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Serial Violence and Social Science
On this edition of Conversations from Studio B, host Kelee Riesbeck talks with Tom Vander Ven, an associate professor in the department of Sociology and Anthropology at Ohio University. Riesbeck and Vander Ven discuss Vander Ven’s most recent research, why Vander Ven tackles such difficult sociological topics and how a social scientist expands the breadth… Read More
It Takes A Village: World Breastfeeding Week
On this edition of Conversations from Studio B, host Jackie Wolf talks with Michele Biddlestone, an international board certified lactation consultant about World Breastfeeding Week. Wolf and Biddlestone discuss the worldwide health benefits of breastfeeding, as well as the common shortcomings of artificial baby formula on their annual World Breastfeeding Week program. World Breastfeeding Week… Read More
Woman Alleges Attempted Roadside Robbery, Sexual Assault In Amesville
By: Grant Burkhardt
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A 21-year-old woman alleges a male attempted to rob and sexually assault her Monday morning in Amesville. The woman was having car trouble along SR. Rt. 550 near McDougal Road and was parked on the roadside around 7:30 a.m. She told the Athens County Sheriff's Office that a man with a "beer gut,"… Read More
Oxbow Bridge To Reopen On Wednesday
By: Atish Baidya
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City of Athens officials say the Oxbow Bridge is scheduled to reopen Wednesday after undergoing more than three months of renovations. The bridge has been closed since May 6th when crews started working on the bridge. The work included the construction of concrete sidewalks, bridge deck, utility vault roofs and approach slabs; installation of the… Read More
OU Researchers Conducting Long-Term Study On Lower Back Pain
By: Atish Baidya
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Researchers at Ohio University are trying to help millions of Americans who experience lower back pain find relief. The appropriately named RELIEF study, which stands for Researching Effectiveness of Lumbar Interventions for Enhancing Functions, aims to recruit 162 subjects over the next four years. It currently has seven subjects taking part in the study that… Read More
Marietta Football: Veteran Lineup Transitions To New Coach
By: Nick Komjati
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Much has been made about the “new era” of Marietta Pioneer Football with the entrance of new head coach Andy Waddle, but the team itself is actually composed of many veterans with years of experience. The Pioneers are hoping that their stability at a variety of positions will help provide a smooth transition to a… Read More
Athens High School Student Provides Designs For Local Theater Group
By: Celeste Parsons
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Sixteen-year-old Jade Morris of Nelsonville, Ohio, has found her niche by creating logos for the Athenian Berean Community Players. Her designs will be used for the upcoming productions of Death by Chocolate and The Princess and the Goblins.
Afternoon Audio Update for August 19
A Glouster man has denied all wrongdoing in a civil lawsuit alleging he engaged in inappropraite sexual contact with children. The operator of one of Ohio's four casinos has agreed to settle a fine with the state over a handful of violations. Kentucky's Fish and Wildlife Commission is asking for fee increases for some licenses… Read More
Data Shows Thousands Of Guns Stolen In Ohio
By: Associated Press
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Federal data shows nearly 6,900 firearms were reported stolen or lost in Ohio last year, ranking it sixth among states with the most missing guns. Seventy-eight firearms were reported lost; the others were reported stolen. The Dayton Daily News reports that's concerning for residents and law enforcement because some of those weapons are used in… Read More
Three-Point Stance: Wellston Has High Hopes
Editor’s Note: Three-Point Stance is Gridiron Glory’s written preview series leading up to its 15th season on WOUB. Gridiron is visiting training camps for all 32 teams in the coverage area as they prepare for the 2013 football season. The series continues in the TVC-Ohio, where five teams look to knock Athens from the top… Read More
Three-Point Stance: Meigs Looks To Move Up
Editor’s Note: Three-Point Stance is Gridiron Glory’s written preview series leading up to its 15th season on WOUB. Gridiron is visiting training camps for all 32 teams in the coverage area as they prepare for the 2013 football season. The series continues in the TVC-Ohio, where five teams look to knock Athens from the top… Read More
Three-Point Stance: Vinton County Rebuilds
Editor’s Note: Three-Point Stance is Gridiron Glory’s written preview series leading up to its 15th season on WOUB. Gridiron is visiting training camps for all 32 teams in the coverage area as they prepare for the 2013 football season. The series continues in the TVC-Ohio, where five teams look to knock Athens from the top… Read More
Local Police Honored Over The Weekend
By: Trish Bennett | Circleville Herald
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Four local law enforcement officers were honored for their work against impaired driving at a ceremony held Thursday at the Pickaway County Sheriff’s Office. Officer David Woodie, Ashville Police Department; Officer John Murphy, Commercial Point Police Department; Trooper Kyle Mackie, Ohio State Highway Patrol; and Deputy Ed Moore, Pickaway County Sheriff’s Office, were recognized for… Read More
Convicted Of Gross Sexual Imposition, Glouster Man Denies Wrongdoing In Civil Suit
By: Joe Higgins | Athens Messenger
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A Glouster man being sued by the families of sexually abused children has filed a response to the lawsuit and essentially denies any wrongdoing. Thomas Shifflet, 76, was convicted earlier this year of gross sexual imposition against a child and later entered no contest pleas to gross sexual imposition against three other children. The no… Read More
Ohio University Could Get $12 Million In Additional Revenue
By: Sara Brumfield | Athens Messenger
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Ohio University is set to bring in more state support and tuition revenue for the current fiscal year than previously anticipated, according to the university’s CFO. In a memo from Stephen Golding, OU’s vice president for finance and administration, to the board of trustees dated Aug. 8, the university could see an additional $12 million… Read More
Celebrate National Potato Day With Baked Potato Chips And Special Dip
Happy National Potato Day! Nothing's better than a good potato chip. This recipe gives you a healthier version of the grocery store bags that you can add a homemade sour cream and onion dip recipe as well. Baked Potato Chips with Sour Cream and Onion Dip Ingredients 1 large russet potato 2 tbsp canola oil… Read More
Marshall Looks To Increase International Student Enrollment
By: Associated Press
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A Marshall University initiative to increase international student enrollment has drawn more than 160 students to campus. The students are the first to be recruited through the INTO-Marshall program. The program is a partnership between Marshall and INTO University Partners, which helps recruit students who want to study abroad. INTO-Marshall director Eric Fry says that… Read More
Bridge Named In Honor Of Late Delegate
By: Associated Press
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A bridge in Mineral Wells, WV has been named in honor of longtime Delegate Larry Border. Border died in June 2011 after suffering a stroke. He was 60. A ceremony renaming the bridge on State Route 14 was held Friday. Border's widow, Delegate Anna Border Sheppard, says he was committed to not only building the… Read More
Son Of Retired Judge Joins Father’s Old Office
By: Susan Tebben | The Athens Messenger
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The Ward family is very familiar with the Athens County judicial system. Now, Matt Ward, son of retired Judge Michael Ward, will join the Athens County Prosecutor’s Office, the office his father formerly ran. “My dad influenced me indirectly,” the younger Ward said. “He never pushed me toward law, but since he was a lawyer… Read More
Child Abduction Attempt Matches Others
By: Associated Press
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Kenova Police Chief Ray Mossman says an attempted child abduction is similar to three other incidents in 2012. A 10-year-old boy told Kenova police that a cargo van pulled up behind him Saturday as he was riding his bicycle. The boy said a man in the van asked him if he needed a ride. He… Read More