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Offutt To Coach High School Basketball
Former Ohio guard Walter Offutt confirmed Thursday night that he will be an assistant varsity basketball coach at Cathedral High School in Indianapolis. “I’m still in the final stages of figuring… Read More
Rio Thrashes Kentucky Christian 16-0, Sets School Record
By: Anna Vassalotti
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Rio Grande freshmen Laurel Amstutz and Carrie Mathes scored four times apiece, while freshman Brooke Keipper and sophomore Kasey Crow scored twice each in a 16-0 win over Kentucky Christian… Read More
Ohio’s 1804 Fund Helps Finance Research and Community Initiatives
By: Tom Hodson
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Ohio University’s 1804 Fund has announced it will be funding 15 new initiatives for academic year 2013 for a total of $480,950. The fund has been administered to “foster innovation… Read More
Emergency Financial Assistance For Veterans In Ohio Dependent On County
By: Associated Press
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Whether military veterans get emergency financial assistance might depend on which Ohio county they live in. A Dayton Daily News analysis of veterans services commissions in the state's 88 counties… Read More
Early Morning Blaze Damages Kentucky Fire Department
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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An early morning fire has caused extensive damage to the Blaine Volunteer Fire Department. The fire was reported at 6:30 a.m. Thursday and is said to have damaged three fire… Read More
Arocho Violates Bond
By: Susan Tebben | The Athens Messenger
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The Albany man accused of robbing Peoples Bank on East State Street in July is back in jail after he attempted to overdose on drugs, prosecutors said. Emmanuel Arocho, appeared… Read More
Portman Calls Administration’s Long-term Strategy For Syria “Very Confused”
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Ohio's Republican senator says the Obama administration's long-term strategy for Syria appears "very confused." Sen. Rob Portman, of the Cincinnati area, had decided to oppose authorizing a military strike, but… Read More
Pay Raise Guidelines Issued by University
By: Tom Hodson
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Details have been released by Ohio University officials about the administration of the one percent faculty and staff raise-pool that was announced by President Roderick McDavis on Sept. 3. A… Read More
Grant Will Help Expand High-Speed Internet Access In WV
By: Associated Press
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A $24 million federal award coming to West Virginia will help expand high-speed Internet access in rural areas. The award from the Federal Communications Commission will support an expansion of… Read More
Repairs Cause Warmer Than Usual Temperatures In Three OU Buildings
By: Tom Hodson
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All staff, faculty, and students occupying Walter Hall International Education Center, Scripps Hall, and Alden Library on the Ohio University Athens Campus have been warned to expect warmer than usual… Read More
Ohio Supreme Court Taking Steps To Provide Access To Interpreters
By: Associated Press
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The Ohio Supreme Court is taking steps to ensure that non-English speakers and people who are hearing impaired have access to foreign and sign language interpreters. The court is making… Read More
Game of the Week: Warren Welcomes Athens
It’s about that time again, time for another Gridiron Glory Game of the Week. This week has all of the makings of an exciting high school football matchup as the… Read More
Maysville, Philo Battle For MVL Supremecy
By: Sam Mullan
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Last year the Maysville vs. Philo matchup was one of Gridiron Glory’s games of the year. This year, the expectation is much of the same, especially with these two teams… Read More
Belpre Looks To Beat Southern On The Road
After two blowout wins on the road, the Southern Tornadoes finally come home, welcoming the 1-1 Belpre Golden Eagles. The Golden Eagles are in need of a breakout game from… Read More
John Glenn Heads to West Muskingum
By: Morgan Overbey
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After two weeks of play, West Muskingum already has two conference games under its belt, but for John Glenn, this week’s matchup against the Tornadoes will be its first clash… Read More
Parkersburg South Faces Tough Test In Morgantown
By: Kyle Bratke
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The Parkersburg South Patriots are looking to rebound from their first loss of the season with a big game this weekend. Last week, the Patriots fell to Linsly Academy, 33-14,… Read More
Logan Looks For Win No. 1
By: Seth Austin
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Even though Logan has won the SEOAL 25 time in the school’s history, this season’s 0-2 start isn’t unfamiliar territory. This is the third-straight season the Chieftains head into week… Read More
Two Athens Co. Men Headed To Prison On Multiple Charges
By: Tom Hodson
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Two Athens Co. men are headed to prison after pleading guilty to multiple charges this week in the Athens County Common Pleas Court. Jason M. French, 30, of Athens was… Read More
Audio Slideshow: Third Annual Interfaith Peace Walk On September 11
By: Atish Baidya, WOUB Staff Photographer
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Athens residents and Ohio University students marched for peace on September 11, 2013, in the third annual Interfaith Peace Walk. The walk started at the Episcopal Church of the Good… Read More
Medical Necessity
In this edition of Conversations From Studio B, Jackie Wolf talks with Daniel Skinner about the "language" of medical coverage. Wolf also goes on to discuss the Affordable Care Act,… Read More
Morning Update 9-12-13
Authorities say a Licking County woman faked a cancer diagnosis for her son in a scheme that convinced him and other relatives he was dying and bilked people out of… Read More
Pioneers’ Win Streak Snapped By Carnegie Melon
By: Kellen Becoats
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The three-game winning streak of the Marietta College volleyball team came to an end Wednesday night as the Pioneers dropped all but one set to the Carnegie Melon Tartans. The… Read More
School Drops Resource Officer Contract
By: Arian Smedley | Athens Messenger
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Officials with the Nelsonville-York City School District are determined to have a school resource officer, but school board members have decided to get one on their own. The board voted… Read More
Indie Rock Legends Return To Nelsonville
By: Bryan Gibson
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After rapturously received performances at Stuart's Opera House in 2009 and the Nelsonville Music Festival in 2011, indie rock legends Yo La Tengo will return to Stuart's on Tuesday, Sept…. Read More
Morning Audio Update September 12
A mom running a cancer scam with her 4-year-old son is charged. A World War Two veteran could face eviction at the hand of his daughter. More in your morning… Read More