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Ohio University Commemorates “March On Washington” Anniversary
By: WOUB Contributing Writer
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Wednesday marked fifty years since the March on Washington for jobs and freedom. Ohio University hosted a commemorative event at Memorial Auditorium Wednesday evening in honor of this monumental anniversary. The night was filled with emotion and pride from speakers and audience members alike. The house was packed with a diverse range of students, faculty… Read More
Ohio Basketball Adds Late Recruit In Harley
Ohio’s basketball program has nabbed a late to addition to its squad in Khari Harley out of Egg Harbor Township High School in New Jersey. His commitment was announced by his AAU coach. Harley switched his decision after committing to the Robinson School last week. The Robinson School is a prep school allowing kids to… Read More
Recent ATV Accidents Prompting Action From Law Enforcement
By: Tori Knueven
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A recent spike in all-terrain vehicle crashes near Gallipolis has local law enforcement officials stepping up patrols and raising local awareness of ATV safety. According to the Gallipolis Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol, there have been four ATV deaths in the area in the last nine months. The fatalities have prompted the State… Read More
Long Lasting Impact Of King Speech Inspires OU Professor To Spearhead Anniversary Program
By: Atish Baidya
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The dream Martin Luther King Jr. laid out 50 years ago proved to be a profound moment for Ohio University music professor Peter Jarjisian, then a high school senior in his home town of Philadelphia. "I stood up, I was all alone at home that day," Jarjisian recalled. "I stood up out of my chair… Read More
Raising Children with Autism
Host Carolyn Lewis talks with Robin Brigante, Steve Patterson, and Jason Jolley about raising children with autism. Jason Jolley discusses how to take time off for your own well-being when raising children with autism, while also giving us the science behind autism. Jolley also goes on to discuss what to focus on when… Read More
Preview: Fed Hock, Alexander Battle For SPACER Trophy
By: Nathan Takitch
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The Alexander Spartans look to win the SPACER Trophy for the fourth consecutive time when they host the Federal Hocking Lancers in a cross-division showdown Thursday night. The rivalry, and the first high school football game of the year in Athens County, will pit TVC-Ohio against TVC-Hocking in a game between two teams trying to… Read More
Preview: Maysville, Crooksville Kick Off MVL Season
Two-a-days are finally over, which means teams are getting ready for the start of the 2013 season. In the MVL, what better way to start off a new campaign than with a conference game on a Thursday night? Crooksville will host Maysville Thursday to kick off another high school football season. The Crooksville Ceramics have… Read More
Athens’ ReStore Brings Humanitarian Efforts To Athens
On this episode of Conversations from Studio B, Joan Butcher gives us insight to the new ReStore with members Tiffany Tomao and Molly Blair. ReStore, a community thrift shop sponsored by Habitat for Humanity, is nearly volunteer based, with 15 regular community volunteers from around South Eastern Ohio. The members also discuss the common misconceptions… Read More
CORRECTION: Anrio Adams Not Arrested, Still Parts Ways With Basketball Team
CORRECTION: WOUB Sports incorrectly reported Wednesday that former Ohio guard Anrio Adams was arrested on assault charges on Aug. 20. Washington Court records show that Anrio Demetreous Adams Sr. was arrested Aug. 20 in Seattle, Wash., on assault charges and posted bail the next day. The mistake was pointed out to WOUB Sports on Twitter… Read More
Trimble Finds New Marching Band Director
By: Arian Smedley | Athens Messenger
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After losing two long-time leaders of the high school marching band and then the resignation of a new hire less than a month after coming on board, Trimble High School now has another new marching band director. Dennis Ullman was formally hired during Tuesday’s school board meeting. “I technically started Monday, and our first performance… Read More
Stuart’s Concert Series Hosting Renowned Blues Revivalist
By: Mark Hellenberg
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Stuart's Opera House continues its Free Summer Concert Series this Friday with a show from noted singer-songwriter and blues revivalist Corey Harris. Harris is a musician whose projects link music of the African diaspora, from American blues to reggae to West African roots.
Armed Bank Robber Still Unidentified
By: Tyler Buchanan | The Athens Messenger
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Police are still looking for the identity of a man who robbed an Athens bank Monday, but local officials may not be the only ones searching for the suspect. On Monday afternoon, an armed, white male described as being in his late 30s, to early 40s robbed the Chase Bank on East State Street and… Read More
Field Hockey: Ohio Places Second In MAC Preseason Coaches Poll
By: Erick Starkey
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The 2013 Mid-American Conference Preseason Coaches Poll was released Wednesday. The Bobcats earned two first-place votes and were predicted to be second in the MAC. The 'Cats are only behind their rival Miami (OH). Ohio also received one vote to win the MAC Tournament. Ohio is coming off of an 8-9 campaign in 2012, and… Read More
Preseason Coaches Poll Ranks Ohio Volleyball Second In MAC East
By: Erick Starkey
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The Mid-American Conference released its preseason Coaches Poll Wednesday with Ohio chosen to finish second only behind Bowling Green in the MAC East Division. Ohio received five of the 12 first place votes while Bowling Green earned seven. The 'Cats and Falcons each claimed four votes to win the MAC tournament, which is tied for… Read More
Ohio Baseball: First Annual Alumni Game Set For Oct. 5
By: Erick Starkey
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On Oct. 5, former and current Ohio baseball players are set to throw the first pitch of the first annual Alumni Game at 12 p.m. at Wren Stadium. Leading up to the game, current and former players have a schedule full of activities. On that Friday, everyone will enjoy a social and weekend kickoff. Following… Read More
Video: OU President McDavis Talks About MLK, Diversity
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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Ohio University President Dr. Roderick J. McDavis talked Wednesday to WOUB's Christa Lamendola on the 50th anniversary of the "March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom." Dr. McDavis spoke about Martin Luther King Jr., the road ahead for civil rights and diversity at Ohio University. The full interview is above. Stay with @woubnews for more.
Welcome Back: The Ridges Return
By: Emily Votaw
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After an eventful summer, area orchestral-rockers The Ridges are returning to their hometown this Saturday for a performance at Casa Cantina. "We have an incredible fan base in Athens and we’re ready for a wild, cool night," said frontman Victor Rasgaitis. The Ridges will be joined by two Columbus-based acts: Indigo Wild and The Weight… Read More
Fisher, Windham Arraigned on Drug-Related Charges
By: Nathan Takitch, Seth Austin
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Update, Aug. 28, 4:35 p.m.: Greg Windham and Larenzo Fisher have been arraigned, and both have entered a plea of not guilty to their indictments of Aggravated Trafficking in Drugs. According to a press release from the Athens County Prosecuting Attorney, Judge George P. McCarthy set Windham's bond at $2,500 with 10% allowed and scheduled a… Read More
Video/Transcript: Obama Speaks At 50th Anniversary Of ‘March On Washington’
By: Grant Burkhardt
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A transcript (via NPR) of President Obama's remarks on the 50th anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington, as released by the White House: To the King family, who have sacrificed and inspired so much; to President Clinton; President Carter; Vice President Biden and Jill; fellow Americans. Five decades ago today, Americans came to this… Read More
Two Wellston Men Charged With Arson Of Hamden Bar
Two Wellston men have been arrested and charged with arson in connection to the Tuesday morning fire at Teazer's Bar on Route 93 in Vinton County. Rickie Lee Ross, 57, and Joshua Lee Ross, 24, were charged with allegedly setting fire to Teazer's Bar, along with complicity to commit arson, tampering with evidence and felony… Read More
Afternoon Update for August 28
The Ohio University and Athens Community will commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington with an event tonight at the Templeton-Blackburn Memorial Auditorium An Athens man went to trial yesterday for allegedly having sex with a woman after he knew he tested positive for HIV. Cabell County Delegate Kevin Craig will not run… Read More
West Virginia Gets Grant To Track Infectious Diseases
By: Associated Press
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West Virginia health officials are receiving more than $1 million in grant funding to survey and respond to infectious diseases. The state Department of Health and Human Resources says the funding is part of the Epidemiology and Laboratory Cooperative Agreement with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The Charleston Gazette reports (http://bit.ly/147K7rb) that all… Read More
Sales Tax In Ohio To Increase A Quarter Of A Percent
By: Associated Press
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Shoppers across Ohio will see a one-quarter percent sales tax increase beginning Sunday. The rate will rise from 5.5 percent to 5.75 percent, or 25 cents for every $100 spent, on vehicles, electronics, clothing and other retail goods. Ohio lawmakers approved the increase as part of the state's $62 billion, two-year state operating budget. The… Read More
Teacher Gets Paid Leave After Drug Arrest
By: Grant Burkhardt
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WSAZ in Charleston/Huntington is reporting that the Gallia County Local Schools teacher who was charged with cultivation of and trafficking in marijuana has been placed on paid administrative leave by the district. Kari Labello, 40, of Gallia County was arrested Sunday in Athens along with 46-year-old Curtis W. Hinds, when police discovered 13 pounds of marijuana… Read More
Students React To March On Washington Anniversary
While Ohio University prepares it's own events and memorials for the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington, students are reflecting on what this event means for them. Most students knew of the events that were being held on campus this week to commemorate the anniversary, most citing the events profound effect on our country…. Read More