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RedStorm Cruise To 12-3 Win Over Miami-Hamilton
By: Brendan Margolies
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The Rio Grande RedStorm traveled to Miami-Hamilton to take on the Harriers on Tuesday evening and cruised to a 12-3 victory to win their fourth game out of their last… Read More

Ohio Drops Home Game To Morehead State 11-4
By: Eric Singer
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The issues with the Ohio pitching staff is something that has plagued the ‘Cats throughout most of their 30 losses in the 2014 season. Going into the Tuesday game with… Read More

Ohio Prepares For Rival Marshall
By: Kaleb Carter
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With a trip to Huntington, W.Va., awaiting the Ohio Bobcats on Wednesday, the team looks to rebound from a two-game skid and bring out the bats against Marshall. The ‘Cats… Read More

Three Marietta Men Arrested For Obtaining 26 Grams Of Heroin
A routine check of a man on probation in Marietta led to the discovery of heroin paraphernalia and ultimately large amounts of heroin. Officers went to the home of Corey… Read More

Tough Test Ahead For RedStorm
By: Ryan Lewis
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On Wednesday, the Rio Grande Redstorm (27-14) will resume play after splitting a doubleheader on Monday with No. 8 Lindsey Wilson (38-6) against the second-ranked team in the Mid-South Conference… Read More

Jeremy Johnson’s Next Step
Walking into the practice room in the Convocation Center, the stench of sweat is overwhelming. Wrestlers slam into one another as they drain every ounce of their strength. The walls… Read More

22,000 Parking Tickets Distributed In Athens In 2013
The city of Athens brought in approximately $900,000 in 2013. These parking violations brought big money to the city. Lauren Nichols, a student at Ohio University, was forced pick up… Read More

Ohio’s Dan Hauser Named Athletic Director At High Point
Ohio University’s Senior associate athletic director for external operations, Dan Hauser, was named the new athletic director at High Point University on Tuesday. High Point made the announcement and stated… Read More

Three Ohio Runners Named Academic All-MAC
By: Nathan Wiseman
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Three Ohio women’s track and field members were named to the Academic All-MAC team Tuesday for their success in the classroom and on track during the 2014 indoor season. Seniors… Read More

Athenians Establish Fund To Benefit Local Cinema
By: Selina Nadeau
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After living in Athens for more than three decades, two Athenians have demonstrated they are eager to give back to what they think is a community treasure. Ann Moneypenny, who… Read More

AP Writer Borenstein Talks About Climate Change
Seth Borenstein, a science writer for the Associated Press, visited Ohio University in April to discuss global warming and climate change. He sat down with WOUB's Tom Hodson before his… Read More

UPDATE: Police Identify Body Found In Hocking River
By: Gabe Ross
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Investigators have released the name of a man whose body was found in the Hocking River Monday afternoon. Athens Police Chief Tom Pyle said in a statement Tuesday that the… Read More

Proposed Amendment Overturning Gay Marriage Ban Moves Foward
By: Associated Press
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Supporters of the latest version of a proposed constitutional amendment aimed at overturning Ohio's gay marriage ban can now gather signatures to get the measure on the ballot. The Ohio… Read More

Kellogg Looks Forward To Life Beyond Ohio
After the conclusion of his senior season in the CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament quarterfinals, Nick Kellogg of the Ohio men’s basketball team has his eyes set on continuing his playing career…. Read More

Female Student To Be Charged For Bomb Threat ‘Prank’
By: Susan Tebben | The Athens Messenger
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The female student that allegedly left two letters in a girls bathroom at Athens High School threatening a bomb explosion will be charged, law enforcement said Tuesday The name of… Read More

Ohio Softball: The Art Of Fast Pitching
Ohio Bobcats pitchers Savannah Jo Dorsey and Lauren McClary show softball reporter Avery Jennings the mechanics of fast pitching before he takes a swing at it in the circle. The… Read More

Ohio Co. Prosecutors To Retry Man In Child’s Death
By: Associated Press
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Ohio County prosecutors have asked a judge to schedule a retrial for a Wheeling man accused of neglect in the death of his 3-year-old daughter. Circuit Judge James Mazzone declared… Read More

More West Virginia Seniors Eligible for Home Health Care
By: Associated Press
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More than 100 West Virginia seniors have become eligible for in-home nursing care through the Medicaid program. The expansion is due to an increase in state funding for the Medicaid… Read More

Rio Softball Splits Twinbill With No. 8 Lindsey Wilson
By: Ryan Lewis
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After sweeping a doubleheader against Pikeville on Saturday, the Rio Grande Redstorm had their six-game win streak tested against No. 8 Lindsay Wilson and came away with a split. The… Read More

Marshall University Board Considers Tuition, Fee Increases
By: Associated Press
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Marshall University undergraduate students would pay higher tuition and fees under proposals being considered by the school's Board of Governors. The board plans to discuss and vote on… Read More

Gallia County Sheriff’s Office Releases Anonymous Letter Related To Hunter’s Death
By: WOUB Contributing Writer
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An anonymous letter was sent to the Gallia County Sheriff's Office, apologizing for a hunter's death. Now the sheriff's office is releasing the whole letter. Gallia County Sheriff Joe Browning… Read More

Ohio Symposium Focuses On Homeless Youth
By: Associated Press
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A meeting of minds is focusing on youth homelessness in Ohio. Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine's office said the Strategies to End Youth Homelessness Symposium on Tuesday will "provide an… Read More

Long-Awaited US Rule On Coal Dust To Be Announced
By: Associated Press
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Top federal labor and mine safety officials are heading to West Virginia to release a long-awaited final rule on coal dust. The announcement will be made Tuesday in… Read More

Man Accused Of Beating Dog With Baseball Bat
By: WOUB Contributing Writer
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A man from Vinton County is accused of animal cruelty after a dog was beaten with a baseball bat, according to information from the Vinton County Sheriff's Office. Clint Dickerson,… Read More