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Women’s Golf: Ohio Sits In Sixth At The Preview
By: Nick Hart
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A strong performance from Ohio’s seniors has the Bobcats in sixth place at The Preview in Fishers, Ill. After one round of play on Monday, Ohio shot a team score of 326, good for 38 strokes over par at The Hawthorns Golf and Country Club. Kristen Helmsdoerfer had Ohio’s best score, going +6 through 18… Read More
Hunter Johnson Exemplifies Heart, Leadership For Southern
By: Kelsi Steele
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Football is embedded into the minds of many boys from the second they sit around the television set at their first Thanksgiving. From that moment on, their dreams of playing on Friday night under the lights can’t arrive fast enough. But there is a common mistake that occurs every Friday night, and every practice and… Read More
Woman Indicted In Glouster Prostitution Case
By: Susan Tebben | The Athens Messenger
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A woman charged with prostituting a 16-year-old for money and drugs has been indicted by an Athens County Grand Jury, however the 69-year-old man who allegedly had sex with the girl has had his case dismissed in municipal court. Aileen M. Mays, 27, of Binder Basin Road in Glouster, was indicted Monday of four felonies…. Read More
Ohio Football: Punt/Kick Returners Making An Impact
By: Pat Moore
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Bobcat Sports Showcase reporter Patrick Moore goes next level on the punt and kick returners for the Ohio football team to see just what makes them so dynamic. The Showcase airs every Friday at 11:00 p.m. on WOUB-TV and reairs Saturdays at 11:00 a.m. Follow the show (@BobcatShowcase) and the WOUB sports department (@WOUBSports) on… Read More
Freshmen Fuel Fire Under Ohio Men’s Golf
By: Eric Singer
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In the never-ending game of college recruiting, it is always great to have connections. Especially in golf, where the scouting and available information on prospects is not as in-depth as sports such as football and basketball. In Ohio Men’s Golf coach Bob Cooley’s case, his connections gave him a recruiting class both he and Bobcat… Read More
PHOTOS: Glouster Festival Brings Family Fun
By: Steve Robb - Athens Messenger staff reporter
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It was sky's the limit — literally — when Cody Woolever of Glouster got his bride-to-be a wedding gift Saturday. The two took a helicopter ride around the Trimble Twp. area while attending the Appalachian Color in the Hills Festival at Glouster Community Park. "It was her wedding gift," Woolever explained after he and Chelsea… Read More
New Guidelines Aimed At Reducing Prescription Drug Abuse
By: Associated Press
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Ohio clinicians are getting new guidelines aimed at curbing prescription drug abuse. The move comes as overdose drug deaths driven largely by painkiller addictions have surpassed car crashes as the leading cause of accidental death in Ohio. Gov. John Kasich's administration along with professional groups and state licensing boards released the guidelines Monday. Prescribers are… Read More
OU Football Player Gets Diversion On Drug Charge
By: Joe Higgins | Athens Messenger
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An Ohio University football player who was suspended indefinitely from the team after being charged with trafficking in drugs has pleaded guilty to the offense and entered the Athens County Prosecutor’s Office’s Diversion Program. Greg Windham, 19, of Tampa, Fla., appeared in Athens County Common Pleas Court last week and entered a guilty plea to… Read More
Ohio Cross Country: Teamwork Fuels Success for the ‘Cats
By: Sara Vallone
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Bobcat Sports Showcase reporter Sara Vallone breaks down the Ohio women's cross country season so far and explains why they've been so successful this season. The Showcase airs every Friday at 11:00 p.m. on WOUB-TV and reairs Saturdays at 11:00 a.m. Follow the show (@BobcatShowcase) and the WOUB sports department (@WOUBSports) on Twitter.
First Ever Pumpkin Festival Kicks Off The Fall Season In Athens
For years, many Athens County residents have traveled elsewhere to see a pumpkin show or to participate in a pumpkin festival, but not anymore. The inaugural Athens Pumpkin Festival kicked off on Saturday. From pumpkin relay races to pumpkin hand tosses, festival goers could take part in some of the many pumpkin games available. There were… Read More
Legislation To Allow Regional Jail To Borrow Money Working Way Through Ohio Senate
By: Steve Robb - Athens Messenger staff reporter
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Supporters of legislation that would allow Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail to borrow money for repairs are slated to testify Tuesday before an Ohio Senate committee. Senate Bill 82 was introduced in March by Democrat Lou Gentile and Republican Troy Balderson, whose districts include four of the five counties that make up the regional jail —… Read More
Photos Of The Week: Sept. 30-Oct. 6
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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Last week's best photos are here. Follow @WOUBVisuals on Twitter for daily photos and more Ohio University's School of Theater put on a performance of "Metamorphoses" Monday in Athens. Brooke Herbert Hayes got one of the most intimate shots of the water-themed play. Ohio soccer is much improved in 2013, and is unbeaten in seven of its last… Read More
WOUB.org To Stream Ohio University Homecoming Parade
By: Kelly Martin
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Watch the Ohio University Homecoming parade live on woub.org! Join the Athens and Ohio University community for the annual Homecoming Parade Saturday, October 12. WOUB will be broadcasting from the corner of Court and Union Street beginning at 10 a.m. Student, staff and community groups will showcase a creative array of banners and floats in… Read More
Probationary Status On Marshall Medical School Dropped
By: Associated Press
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An accrediting authority for medical education programs has removed probationary status for Marshall University's medical school. The Huntington university says the Liaison Committee on Medical Education lifted the probation at a meeting this past week and notified school officials on Friday. Marshall's medical school was placed on probation in June 2011 after the board cited… Read More
Nine People Injured In Accident On U.S. 23
By: WOUB Contributing Writer
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Nine people were sent to the hospital after a crash on U.S. 23 in Greenup County. According to WSAZ three cars were involved in the accident Sunday morning around 10:15. Crash investigators say speed could have been a factor in the accident. U-S 23 was closed for about an hour because of the crash. The… Read More
PHOTOS: 2013 Indian Mound Festival
Area residents enjoyed a weekend of live entertainment, historical displays, hayrides and contests during the 2013 Indian Mound Festival, held Oct. 4-6 at the Community Park in The Plains, Ohio. Visit the event's Facebook page for more information. Photos: Brooke Herbert Hayes
Monday Is Voter Registration Deadline
By: Associated Press
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The deadline for Ohio voters to register for the November election has arrived. Monday marks the registration deadline for the Nov. 5 general election. Mayoral races in several major cities are among a variety of campaigns being waged for local offices around Ohio. The secretary of state's office says there will be more than 1,600… Read More
Ingol Earns Defensive Player Of The Week
By: Justin Holbrock
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Ohio University safety Thad Ingol earned Week 6 Defensive Player of the Week honors in the Mid-American Conference after’s Ohio’s dominating 43-3 road victory over the Akron Zips. In their conference opener, the Bobcats defense held Akron to only 157 yards of total offense and Akron native Ingol played a key role in the game…. Read More
Researchers Expect ‘Stink Bugs’ To Stay
By: Associated Press
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There's an invasion taking place across Ohio. Stink bugs are making their way into homes across the state. The brown, shield-shaped insects have been spreading throughout Ohio over the last six years or so. Researchers say that even though the bugs have only been around for a short time, they expect they will be here… Read More
State WV Officials Urging People To Complete GED Before Test Changes
By: Associated Press
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The state Department of Education is urging more than 13,000 West Virginians to complete their GED before the test changes. On Jan. 2, 2014, an electronic version of the high school diploma equivalency test will debut. The new version's content will align with the national Common Core standards. West Virginia head GED administrator Debra Kimbler… Read More
Legislation Would Allow Regional Jail To Borrow Money
By: Steve Robb - Athens Messenger staff reporter
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Supporters of legislation that would allow Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail to borrow money for repairs are slated to testify Tuesday before an Ohio Senate committee. Senate Bill 82 was introduced in March by Democrat Lou Gentile and Republican Troy Balderson, whose districts include four of the five counties that make up the regional jail —… Read More
Studies Say Counties Poorly Implement Ohio’s Work Program
By: Arian Smedley | Athens Messenger
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Two reports published within months of each other say Ohio county agencies tasked with helping welfare recipients find jobs have instead focused their efforts on reducing their caseloads in order to meet a federal requirement. One report says “all counties with the exception of Athens took this approach, either intentionally or unintentionally.” Here’s some background:… Read More
Police Presence On New Bypass Keeping Drivers On Their Toes
By: Susan Tebben | The Athens Messenger
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Troopers with the Ohio State Highway Patrol wasted little time handing out the first speeding ticket on the new Nelsonville Bypass when it opened Tuesday, needing less than five minutes to do so. More than 20 citations were issues within a five-hour time period whereas Nelsonville police have yet to issue a moving violation through… Read More
Editor of Associated Press Visits Conversations from Studio B
Host Tom Hodson talks with Executive Editor of The Associated Press, Kathleen Carroll. Carroll, in charge of more than 2,000 journalists worldwide, gives us insight as to the responsibility that being in charge of such a massive news organization entails, as well as the reason why The Associated Press is one of the biggest news… Read More
Legislation to allow regional jail to borrow money working way through Ohio Senate
By: Steve Robb | Athens Messenger
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Supporters of legislation that would allow Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail to borrow money for repairs are slated to testify Tuesday before an Ohio Senate committee. Senate Bill 82 was introduced in March by Democrat Lou Gentile and Republican Troy Balderson, whose districts include four of the five counties that make up the regional jail —… Read More