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Ohio University Business School Professor Arrested
By: WOUB Contributing Writer, WOUB Staff Writer
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An assistant professor in the Ohio University College of Business has been arrested on child pornography charges. Amol T. Kharabe, 41, was arrested at his Dublin home Monday night after… Read More
Pioneers Look To Avenge Loss Against Capital
By: Clay Benjamin
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The Marietta Pioneers (10-11, 4-10) will look for their fourth win in 2014 as they welcome the Capital Crusaders (13-7, 10-4) into Ban Johnson Arena Wednesday night. The Pios come… Read More
Ohio University Professor Arrested on Child Porn Charges
An Ohio University Professor is in jail after he was arrested yesterday on child pornography charges. Assistant Professor of Business Amol Kharabe was arrested at his home in Dublin Monday… Read More
Boys Basketball Tournament Preview 2014
By: Hardwood Heroes Staff
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Alexander: Justin McCauley When Jordan Mosley was asked at the beginning of the season what his expectations were he said, “ The goal is to get to the Convo and… Read More
TVC-Hocking Boys’ Predicted Final Standings: Feb. 10
By: Clay Benjamin
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With all the upsets, buzzer-beaters and postponed games the TVC-Hocking has given us this season, it is hard to believe that we are in the last week of the season…. Read More
Marietta Takes Seven-Game Win Streak To Capital
By: Blaise Weber
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The Marietta Pioneers will travel to Columbus Wednesday night to attempt to extend their seven-game win streak against the Capital Crusaders. The Crusaders are 9-12 this year, 6-8 in the… Read More
Comment About ‘Deregulation’ In Schools Gets Scrutiny In Early Days Of Race For Governor
By: Statehouse News Bureau
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The two major party candidates for governor disagree strongly on several issues related to public education – starting with the state’s funding of it. First, here’s Gov. John Kasich. “We… Read More
Ohio Men’s Golf Competing In Florida
By: Blaise Weber
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The Ohio University men’s golf team has been playing in Dade City, Florida in Mid-American Conference match play, hosted by Ball State. Match play started on Monday, and carried through… Read More
Area Schools Plan To Make Up For Large Number Of Snow Days
By: Athens Messenger staff reports
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No one expected ‘winter break’ to last for so long. Students in regional school districts may have been happy about it, although perhaps their parents have felt differently. It presents… Read More
Bobcats Look To Drop Toledo On The Road
By: Michael Drapcho, Pat Moore
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The first matchup between Ohio (17-6, 7-3) and Toledo (20-3, 8-2) was a 12-round slugfest between a pair of MAC heavyweights, with Ohio coming out on top with a 95-90… Read More
Unsealed Documents Spell Out Sheriff Subpoena Battle
By: Susan Tebben | The Athens Messenger
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The same day that Athens County Sheriff Patrick Kelly was arraigned in Athens County Common Pleas Court on a 25-count indictment, documents were released detailing an ongoing battle between attorneys… Read More
Gallia Academy Football Coach Wade Bartholomew Resigns
By: Nathan Wiseman
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It’s one and done for Gallia Academy head coach Wade Bartholomew. Gallia Academy athletic director Brent Simms confirmed that Bartholomew notified him Tuesday morning of his intention to resign as… Read More
2.11 Afternoon Update
By: Tori Knueven
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An Athens floral shop owned by the city council president is being ordered to pay over $30,000 in minimum wages and statutory damages. Also, Columbus police officers are under investigation… Read More
Frisbee golf on the rise
By: Erick Starkey
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Frisbee golfing has become a big hobby since spring is on its way and frisbee golfing, or frolfing, is an fun and affordable hobby. "I like to go frisbee golfing… Read More
Ohio Swimming & Diving: It’s Taper Time
By: Sara Nealeigh
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The Ohio University Swimming and Diving team is headed into their favorite part of the season…taper time. Over the next couple of weeks, Bobcat swimmers will cut the number of… Read More
Representatives from Ohio’s Three Biggest Cities Meet with GOP Officials about Convention Site
By: Associated Press
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Representatives of Columbus, Cincinnati and Cleveland went to Washington to chat with Republican officials who will choose the site for their 2016 convention. The three Ohio cities are in the… Read More
Media Entrepreneurship: The Influence Of The Digital Age
Host Michelle Ferrier sits down with William Crowder and Doug Mitchell to discuss the evolution of the media landscape, the importance in outreach for minorities entrepreneurship development, and the generation… Read More
Solid Waste District Tables Separation Resolution But Approves Portions Of It
By: Steve Robb - Athens Messenger staff reporter
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A resolution to separate the Athens-Hocking Solid Waste District from the nonprofit entity that runs recycling programs in the two counties was tabled at Monday's district board meeting. However, the… Read More
New Director Of COMS At Ohio University Talks Benefits Of Communication
WOUB's Director and General Manager Tom Hodson talks with recently appointed Director of Communication Studies for Ohio University, Dr. Michael Butterworth. With a notable background in radio, Dr. Butterworth is… Read More
Athens Business To Pony Up $30K In Minimum Wage Case
By: Sara Brumfield | Athens Messenger
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An Athens floral shop has been ordered to pay more than $30,000 in unpaid minimum wages and statutory damages to a former employee. In a judgment entry filed last week… Read More
OU Graduate’s Short Film Earns Sundance Award
By: Angela Brock
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Todd Rohal, a 1998 graduate of Ohio University’s School of Film, debuted his short film, Rat Pack Rat, at last month’s Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah.
The story of a Sammy Davis Jr. impersonator hired to perform for a sick child, Rat Pack Rat won the Short Film Special Jury Award for Unique Vision.
Tun Abdul Razak Chair To Ohio University Discusses Time In Athens
Host Kelee Riesbeck sits down with Dr. Habibah Ashari, holder of the Tun Abdul Razak Chair at Ohio University. The Tun Abdul Razak Chair, named for the second prime minister… Read More
Murder Investigation Underway In Gallia County
By: WOUB Contributing Writer
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What started as a well-being check on a neighbor who hadn’t been seen in days turned into a case with 10 search warrants, six people and a motive for murder…. Read More
Shirley Temple Dies At Home In California
By: Associated Press
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Shirley Temple, the curly-haired child star who put smiles on the faces of Depression-era moviegoers, has died. She was 85. Publicist Cheryl Kagan says Temple, known in private life as… Read More
AJ Kopec Inspires Teammates, Community
By: Nathan Wiseman
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There’s so much in life that people have no say in. People can’t choose their names or challenges, but one thing someone can choose is their best friend. Meigs captains… Read More