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Richie, Broncos Light Up Scoreboard On Ohio Defense
By: Michael Drapcho
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Ohio followed up its best effort of the season with one of its worst efforts of the season in its 90-74 road loss to Western Michigan on Wednesday. Riding high… Read More

Irons, White Highlight 2014 Ohio Recruiting Class
By: Nick Komjati
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The Ohio Bobcats signed 24 new recruits on Wednesday, including 14 offensive pieces, nine defensive players and a punter. The 2014 class is highlighted by Maleek Irons and Papi White,… Read More

Hecht Announces Run for Athens County Auditor
Athens City Auditor, Kathy Hecht, announced her candidacy Wednesday for the Athens County Auditor's race. A 2010 and 2011 Ohio Auditor of the Year Award winner, Hecht served as the… Read More

Ohio Men’s Basketball: Travis Wilkins’ Big Role
Senior forward Travis Wilkins has made his mark as one of Ohio's key role players. Since starting forward Ricardo Johnson was injured on January 4th against UNC Asheville, Wilkins has… Read More

Ohio Looks To Snap Streak At Buffalo
By: Brad Friedman
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Since starting Mid-American Conference play 3-1, Ohio (8-12, 3-6) finds itself in the midst of a five-game losing streak and desperate the pick up a win. The search for conference… Read More

5 Wild Animals Moved From Zanesville Farm
By: Associated Press
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The widow of an exotic animal owner who released dozens of creatures from their eastern Ohio farm has told state officials she has relocated the wild animals that survived the… Read More

Reviews: No Changes Necessary After 26-Minute Ohio Execution
By: Associated Press
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Initial reviews of Ohio's lengthiest execution during which the inmate repeatedly gasped found no reason to change the way the state puts condemned prisoners to death. The reviews, required by… Read More

BCI Affidavit Gives More Details Of Allegations Against Kelly
By: Steve Robb - Athens Messenger staff reporter
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State investigators interviewed more than 50 people during their investigation of Athens County Sheriff Patrick Kelly, according to an affidavit filed with the Ohio attorney general's request to have Kelly… Read More

Girls Basketball Tournament Preview 2014
By: Hardwood Heroes Staff
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Alexander: Mark Dohner The Alexander Lady Spartans drew the No. 2 seed in the Division III, Waverly 2 District bracket of the 2014 OHSAA Girls State Basketball Tournament. With the… Read More

WOUB Alumnus Returns To The Studio
Host Tom Hodson sits down with WOUB alumnus Mark Biviano, senior vice president of Rubber City Radio Group and adjunct instructor at Kent State University. Biviano is also actively involved… Read More

Dresden Man Dies In Perry County Car Crash
A fatal accident remains under investigation in Perry County. The Lancaster Post of the State Highway Patrol said the crash took place Tuesday just before 9 p.m. on Tunnel Hill… Read More

Kasich Will Have 2 Challengers For Governor In Fall Election
By: Associated Press, WOUB Staff Writer
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Based on filings so far to qualify for primaries on May 6th, Governor John Kasich will face two challengers this fall. Democrat Ed Fitzgerald, Libertarian Charlie Earl, and Kasich have… Read More

Ohio University Student Dies After Collapsing In Campus Gym
By: Atish Baidya
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An Ohio University student passed away Tuesday night after collapsing in the campus gym. University officials identified the student as Lei Han, 24. Han was an international student from China… Read More

ODOT Purchasing New Salt For Local Governments
By: Associated Press
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Local governments in Ohio might get some help soon replenishing their dwindling road salt supplies. The snow started early in Ohio and hasn't stopped yet, leading to a shortage… Read More

Chillicothe Opens Needle Collection Boxes
By: WOUB Contributing Writer
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A new kind of collection box could make an appearance in Chillicothe this year – one that collects used needles. According to the Chillicothe Gazette, The Paint Valley ADAMH Board… Read More

Cabell, Jackson County Judges Appointed
By: Associated Press
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Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin has filled two judicial vacancies in Cabell and Putnam counties. Tomblin issued executive orders this week appointing Cabell County prosecutor Chris Chiles as a Cabell County… Read More

Pickup Hits Huntington School Bus
By: Associated Press
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No children were hurt in a crash between a school bus and pickup truck in Huntington Wednesday morning. The minor accident happened about 8:45 a.m. at the intersection of 8th… Read More

Marietta Rides 5-Game Winning Streak To Muskingum
By: Blaise Weber
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The Marietta Pioneers are a hot basketball team right now. They have won five straight games, and are coming off a revenge win against Ohio Northern. The Pioneers are currently… Read More

Assistive Technology & Inclusion on Campus
Host Joan Butcher speaks with her guests, Rebecca Darling, a junior studying education, and Lacey Martin, Assistant to Chief Information Officer on campus. These women cover the issues of disability… Read More

Diving Into The Relationship Between Swimmers And Card Holders
By: Lucas Widman
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Bobcat Sports Showcase reporter Lucas Widman breaks down the importance of being a card holder for long distance swimmers. The card holder helps swimmers keep track of where they are… Read More

National Signing Day: Live Blog
By: Nick Komjati , Seth Austin
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The Ohio football program will welcome Bobcats to the family on Wednesday as recruits sign their National Letters of Intent on National Signing Day. We will provide you with a… Read More

Thousands Without Power As Ice Storm Pummels Area
By: Atish Baidya
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UPDATE 9:55 a.m. AEP Ohio crews are working to restore power to thousands of customers in Southeast Ohio Wednesday after the lastest blast of winter weather hit the region overnight…. Read More

Ice and Snow Arrive As Predicted – Roads Slick
By: Susan Tebben | The Athens Messenger, WOUB Staff Writer
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UPDATE 3:45 p.m. Washington County and Perry County are also level-one snow emergencies at this time. UPDATE 2:30 p.m. Athens County Sheriff Pat Kelly has downgraded Athens County from a level-two… Read More

Hundreds Of Thousands Watch Respectful, Relaxed Creation Debate
By: Grant Burkhardt
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To watch the full debate, click here The Liberty Room in Kentucky’s Creation Museum was full almost an hour before the start of Tuesday night’s debate between scientist Bill Nye… Read More