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Ndour Named Henson Co-National POW
By: Michael Drapcho
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The weekly awards keep piling up for Maurice Ndour, who was named the Lou Henson National Co-Player of the Week in addition to MAC East Player of the Week. Ndour… Read More

Rio’s Thomas Named Mid-South POW
By: Patrick Gifford
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After a much needed upset over No. 21 Cumberlands Patriots on Feb. 1, Rio Grande junior guard Brianna Thomas was named the Mid-South Conference Women’s Basketball Player of the Week… Read More

Rep. Terry Johnson Announces Reelection Bid
By: Atish Baidya
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State Representative Terry Johnson (R-McDermott) says he’s running for a third term as representative of the 90th Ohio House District—which includes Adams and Scioto counties and parts of Lawrence County…. Read More

OU, Athens Formalize Emergency Management, Accessibility Agreement
By: Athens Messenger staff reports
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Athens Mayor Paul Wiehl and Ohio University President Roderick J. McDavis signed two appendices to formalize collaborative initiatives between the city and the university under the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)… Read More

Photos Of The Week: Jan. 27 – Feb. 2
By: WOUB Visuals
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Last week's best photos are here. Follow @WOUBVisuals on Twitter for daily updates and visit our Flickr page by clicking any of the photos below. The ball hung, perpetually, in the balance… (Tessa… Read More

Athens County Sheriff Attacks Ohio AG, ‘Haters’ On Facebook Page
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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On Sunday at noon, Athens County Sheriff Pat Kelly, who was served a 25-count indictment on Friday, posted a response to his 3,263 followers. Post by Pat Kelly. The… Read More

Newark Man Gets 18 Months In Prison For Domestic Violence In Athens
By: Tom Hodson
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Charles R. Gard, 27, of Newark, Ohio was sentenced Monday to spend the next 18 months in prison for domestic violence in Athens County. Athens County Common Pleas Judge L…. Read More

TVC-Hocking Boys’ Predicted Final Standings: Feb. 3
By: Clay Benjamin
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It has been a crazy season for the Tri-Valley Conference. From upsets, buzzer-beaters and postponed games, fans of the TVC have seen it all. While Athens has the TVC-Ohio locked… Read More

Xan Hale Rules Over Court And County
By: Michelle Mwaura, Sarah Kahler
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Screeching sneakers and clicking heels. Beauty pageants and basketball. The two on a scale are seemingly opposites. Since the beginning of time, beauty has been judged on a standard. One… Read More

Ndour Earns Third Player Of The Week Honors
By: Michael Drapcho
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The Mid-American Conference has named Maurice Ndour MAC East Player of the Week after to back-to-back double-doubles in Ohio’s wins over Central Michigan and Toledo. Ndour led Ohio in its… Read More

Tickets To State Of The State Available Via Public Lottery
By: Bianca Hillier
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Tickets to the 2014 State of the State address are being made available to the public via the lottery. Governor John Kasich announced Monday that those seeking tickets to the… Read More

Athens Snow Plows Work To Clear Snow
By: Bianca Hillier
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A winter storm has hit Athens County, laying down up to seven inches of snow and making roadways dangerous. The snow started to fall early Sunday evening and plows crews… Read More

Full Video Coverage Of Sheriff Pat Kelly’s Indictment
Friday was a busy news day around the WOUB newsroom, where we had full coverage of the indictment of Athens County Sheriff Pat Kelly. Here's all the video content from… Read More

A Few Facts About Ohio Wrestling
It's another installment of your favorite segment, Fugazzi's Facts, with another batch of interesting tidbits about Ohio athletics. This time Graham Fugazzi, host of The Bobcat Sports Showcase, breaks down… Read More

Major Party Candidates File Campaign Finance Totals
By: Statehouse News Bureau
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The Kasich campaign put out the news early on the filing deadline day – and it’s easy to see why. The incumbent governor raised nearly $4.5 million dollars in the… Read More

12 Tips On How To Avoid Getting Stuck In The Snow
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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Here is some winter weather advice to help you navigate bad roads, snowy driveways, cold weather and more. From Ohio.gov: 1. Take it slow. Allow extra time to get places… Read More

More Snow And Rain Expected Tuesday As Area Digs Out From Snow
UPDATE 4:15 p.m. The National Weather Service has issued another winter storm warning for portions of the WOUB coverage area starting Tuesday evening as the area digs out from several… Read More

17 Counties Are Under Snow Emergency Until Monday Afternoon
From the National Weather Service: A Winter Storm Warning is in effect until 1 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 3 for the following counties In Kentucky: Boyd, Carter, Greenup In Ohio:… Read More