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Athens Sheriff And State Differ In Approach To Solving Meth Problem
By: Megan Moseley
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The Athens County Sheriff's Office is calling for a new approach to tackling the local meth problem. A new report issued by Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine’s Office shows law… Read More
OU Board Of Trustees Approves Plan To Borrow $100 Million Over Four Years
By: Atish Baidya, Grant Burkhardt
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The Ohio University Board of Trustees approved a plan borrow an additional $100 million in debt over the next four years as part of the school’s six-year capital improvement plan…. Read More
OU President Awarded Bonus And Raise
By: Grant Burkhardt
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Ohio University's Board of Trustees awarded President Dr. Roderick McDavis with a raise and a bonus for his work over the last academic year. The board awarded McDavis with a… Read More
Pruitt Field Construction To Cost Additional $540K
By: Grant Burkhardt
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Construction on Pruitt Field, Ohio University's field hockey pitch, has been delayed and will cost an extra $540,000. The project was slated to cost $1.75 million, but instead will cost… Read More
Mount Vernon Nazarene Bests Rio 4-1 In Opener
By: Anna Vassalotti
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The Rio Grande women’s soccer team came into its first game against Mount Vernon Nazarene University with self-imposed high expectations, but failed to fulfill them. The RedStorm dropped the contest… Read More
NFL Reaches Settlement With Former Players In Concussion Lawsuit
By: Michael Drapcho
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The NFL and 4,500 former players, including former Ohio linebacker Dr. Jason Carthen, involved in concussion-related lawsuits have reached a $765 million settlement. Although the NFL has reached a settlement,… Read More
OU Board Of Trustees Approve Bonuses For Faculty And Staff
By: Grant Burkhardt
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Ohio University President Dr. Roderick J. McDavis announced Thursday that he wants to set aside one percent of the university's budget for bonuses to faculty and staff. The board approved… Read More
Sherrif’s Canine Officer Put To Sleep
A canine member of the Athens County Sherriff's office was put down this morning after a two month battle with serious health issues. Turner, the canine partner of Athens Deputy… Read More
WOUB Student Reporter Snags “The Today Show” Internship
By: Erin Roberts
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Beginning in September, 30 Rockefeller Center will no longer be just a famous address to OHIO junior journalism major Angela Reighard, who dreams of eventually becoming the anchor for NBC… Read More
Countdown To Summer’s Finale’, Labor Day Weekend Festivities, Football Fever And The Reds
By: Ann Kyle
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There seems to be an ecstatic fury of comments by my Facebook friends ranging from schools being back in session, to “I’m reposting this recipe” and what game they’re going… Read More
Delayed Gratification For Ohio Employees
By: Tim Sharp
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If you're ready to tear that pay envelope open to see how much Ohio's payroll tax will put back into your pocket, you may be disappointed. The anticipation comes with… Read More
MAC Releases Cross-Country Preseason Polls
By: Michael Drapcho
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The Mid-American Conference released its preseason polls for both men’s and women’s cross-country today. The Ohio women’s team came in at third while the men’s team is ranked seventh. The… Read More
OU Unveils New Scholarship Initiative
By: Grant Burkhardt
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The Ohio University Board of Trustees Thursday approved a "Scholarship Investment Program," which it hopes will provide $75 million in new scholarship funds. In the plan, presented by J. Bryan… Read More
Board Approves Names For New Buildings And Regional Campuses
By: Grant Burkhardt
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The Ohio University Board of Trustees on Thursday approved the naming of two buildings at the Athens campus and also the naming of two new campuses in the Columbus area…. Read More
Ohio Death Penalty Inmate Convicted In Another Murder Case
By: Associated Press
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An Ohio death row inmate has been convicted of aggravated murder in a 1997 case days after an appeals court ruled he should get a new trial in the 2003… Read More
Cincinnati Jurors Begin Deliberations In Discrimination Case
By: Associated Press
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Jurors have begun deliberating whether the city of Cincinnati discriminated and retaliated against a black firefighter in what he called "a classic case of institutional racism." Deliberations began Thursday after… Read More
Beef Jerky Manufacturer Recalls Product
By: Associated Press
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A West Virginia-based beef jerky manufacturer is recalling about 109 pounds of its product after the federal inspectors found it was not safe to eat. Fairmont-based Lone Star Western Beef… Read More
Senators Address The Issue Of Infant Mortality
By: Associated Press
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Senators on an Ohio legislative panel are visiting hospitals and health centers as part of a series of hearings on infant mortality. The Senate Medicaid, Health, and Human Services Committee… Read More
Ohio’s Inmate Population Rapidly Increasing
By: Associated Press
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The head of Ohio's prison system says the inmate population is spiking far beyond estimates, and that widespread changes are needed to reduce the numbers. Gary Mohr, director of the… Read More
Afternoon Audio Update for August 29
Two Ohio University players are suspended indefinitely from the football team after being arrested on drug charages. Ohio senators are visiting hospitals and health centers are part of a series… Read More
Three Ohio Volleyball Players Selected Preseason All-MAC East
The Mid-American Conference announced Thursday that three Ohio Bobcat women’s volleyball players were named to the Preseason All-MAC East team. 2012 player of the year and junior Kelly Lamberti, junior… Read More
Mental Illness In Athens: Two Families’ Search For The Silver Lining
It's anyone’s worst fear – the death of a loved one. That fear is becoming a reality for more and more people in Athens County. The county suicide rate has… Read More
Circleville Man Gets 18 Months For Stealing From The Elderly
By: Tom Hodson
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A man who has stolen repeatedly from the elderly in Athens Co. will be facing jail time according to Athens County Common Pleas Judge George P. McCarthy. Richard E. Clements,… Read More
Huntington Corps Of Engineers Commander Relieved Of Duties
By: Associated Press
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has relieved the commander of its Huntington District while it investigates allegations of misconduct. Col. Steven McGugan was relieved of his command last Friday… Read More
Marshall Approves Master Of Health Program
By: Associated Press
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Marshall University's Board of Governors has approved a master of public health program. The master's program will be offered through the College of Health Professions. President Stephen J. Kopp says… Read More