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Athens Law Director Announces Common Pleas Candidacy
Athens City Law Director Pat Lang announced Tuesday in a speech that he is running for Athens County Common Pleas Judge. Lang asked for the community's support at a reception… Read More
Caldwell Brings Shakespeare To Fed Hock
By: Brad Friedman, Clay Benjamin
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“Life's but a walking shadow, a poor player, that struts and frets his hour upon the stage, and then is heard no more; it is a tale told by an… Read More
Ohio Ready To Win At Home
By: Michael Drapcho
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Following the loss to Bowling Green last week, it was important for Ohio to get back in the win column, which it did with its come-from-behind 58-56 victory against Eastern… Read More
Marietta Looks To Complete Season Sweep Of Otterbein
By: Blaise Weber
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The Marietta Pioneers men’s basketball team is looking to sweep the Otterbein Cardinals on the season Wednesday night when the Cardinals travel to Marietta. Since their first meeting the Cardinals… Read More
Columbus Students Prepare For Robot Competition
At the Educational Technology Conference in Columbus, it’s not just about the educators. Students from all around the area are preparing for a robot competition. Second time competitor Jadon Bartman,… Read More
Sen. Sherrod Brown Previews State Of The Union
As President Obama prepares to deliver his "State of the Union" speech Tuesday, Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown is already calling on Congress to implement one of the major ideas expected… Read More
State Seeks Dismissal Of Injection Well Appeal
By: Steve Robb | Athens Messenger
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A motion to dismiss has been filed in the appeal of an Athens County injection well permit. On Monday, the Ohio Attorney General's Office asked the Ohio Oil & Gas… Read More
1/18 Afternoon Audio Update
By: Tori Knueven
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Athens authorities are still looking for a suspect in a burglary from last November. The Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino is rescheduling all greyhound races because of expected cold temperatures.
Frigid Weather A Business Boon For Area Bars
By: Atish Baidya
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Bars in Uptown Athens were getting anything but the cold shoulder from Ohio University students Monday night, out celebrating the so-called “#freezefest” after the university canceled classes Tuesday because of… Read More
OU To Reopen For Students At 10 a.m. Wednesday
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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Ohio University emailed and texted a statement Tuesday saying that all campuses will reopen Wednesday at 5 a.m. for faculty and staff and 10 a.m. for students. All campuses have… Read More
Main Break In Ashland Leaves Thousands Without Water
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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Thousands are left without water after a major water main break in Ashland. According to WSAZ, the break occurred Monday night in the 2500 block of Carter Avenue. Water will… Read More
Theft At Ohio University Still Unsolved
Authorities are still looking for information following a burglary last November on the Ohio University Campus. The resident of room 230 in Fenzel House said she woke up to an… Read More
MAC Men’s Basketball Weekly Rewind, Jan. 20-26
By: Sean Neidig
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Mid-American Conference East Division Akron (13-6, 5-1) The Zips completed an undefeated week on the road in Michigan, first beating Eastern Michigan on Wednesday followed by a win against Central… Read More
Crime Solvers Anonymous Releases Crimes Of The Month
An Arson at the Athens Wal-Mart tops the list of Athens County Crime Solvers Anonymous' crimes of the month. Police are still looking for a subject in connection to the… Read More
MAC Men’s Basketball Weekly Rewind, Jan. 20-26
By: Sean Neidig
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Mid-American Conference East Division Akron (13-6, 5-1) The Zips completed an undefeated week on the road in Michigan, first beating Eastern Michigan on Wednesday followed by a win against Central… Read More
Crime Solvers Still Looking For Information On Athens Walmart Arson
By: Associated Press
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An Arson at the Athens Walmart tops the list of Athens County Crime Solvers Anonymous' crimes of the month. Police are still looking for a subject in connection to the… Read More
Watch President Obama’s State Of The Union Speech Live
Users can watch the official White House stream of President Barack Obama's "State of the Union" speech Tuesday night starting at 9:00 p.m. on WOUB.org. The "enhanced" broadcast is from… Read More
WV Senate Vote Set On Chemical Spill Bill
By: Associated Press
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The West Virginia Senate plans to vote on whether to impose stronger regulations on above-ground storage tanks after a recent chemical spill in Charleston. The proposal would require registrations and… Read More
Power Company Asking Customers To Conserve Electricity
By: Atish Baidya
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AEP Ohio crews are working to restore power to several hundred customers on a day when utility companies across 13 states are asking their customers to conserve electricity. According to… Read More
Photos: Wintertime At Strouds Run In Athens
By: WOUB Visuals
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The winter weather isn't all bad… Brooke Herbert Hayes caught a glimpse of what Strouds Run State Park in Athens County looks like covered in snow and ice and accompanied… Read More
Walk For Homeless Set For Athens’ Timothy House
Having shelter during this week's record-low temperatures can mean the difference between life and death for scores of area residents. One facility in Athens meeting that need is the The… Read More
Cold Freezes Activities – Hundreds Without Power In Southeast Ohio
By: Associated Press
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Have you always wanted to visit the Arctic? Go outside. Dangerous wind chills greeted Ohioans as the state was slapped with another blast of Artic air. The National Weather Service… Read More
John Gorka Returns to Stuart’s Opera House Feb. 1
World-renowned folk musician John Gorka returns to Stuart’s Opera House in Nelsonville, Ohio, on Saturday, Feb. 1 at 8 p.m. Called "the leading singer/songwriter of the New Folk movement" by Rolling Stone magazine, Gorka's songs have been covered by many well-known artists, including Nancy Griffith and Mary Chapin Carpenter.