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Popular Travel Show Host And Ohio University Alumnus Rudy Maxa Visits WOUB
General Manager and WOUB Director Tom Hodson catches up with travel show host and Ohio University alumnus Rudy Maxa, of "Rudy Maxa's World." Maxa, who hosts tv's "Rudy Maxa's World"… Read More
Fuss, Ohio Adjust To Head Coaching Change
Longtime assistant coach Aaron Fuss of the Ohio men’s basketball team chimed in on how the team has handled the last few months with the departure of head coach Jim… Read More
Income Tax Renewal For Athens City Schools On May Ballot
By: Sarah Hawley | Athens Messenger staff reporter
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Athens City School District will be looking to the voters of the district for the renewal of a one percent income tax during next week's primary election. First approved in… Read More
Suspect Charged With Luring Man Using Craigslist Ad Pleads Guilty
By: Susan Tebben | The Athens Messenger
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One of two men charged with luring a man to an apartment using a Craigslist advertisement pleaded guilty in Athens County Common Pleas Court Tuesday. Michael Nowell was indicted on… Read More
OU Reaches $450 Million ‘Promise’ Fundraising Goal A Year Early
By: Athens Messenger staff reports, Merle Tilk
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A $2 million gift from two Ohio University employees has pushed the university’s The Promise Lives fundraising campaign past its $450 million goal more than a year ahead of schedule…. Read More
Alt-Country Pioneer To Perform At Stuart’s
By: Bryan Gibson
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Stuart’s Opera House will welcome Jay Farrar, founder of alt-country pioneers Uncle Tupelo and Son Volt, on Friday, May 2 at 8 p.m.
Farrar will be joined by critically acclaimed U.K. singer-songwriter Peter Bruntnell.
Nelsonville Fire Chief Placed On Leave
By: Sara Brumfield | Athens Messenger
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An interim Nelsonville fire chief was appointed Monday evening after chief Dean Russell was placed on unpaid administrative leave last week. Following an executive session during Nelsonville City Council's meeting… Read More
Mine Company Cited For Unsafe Work Environment
By: Associated Press
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Federal investigators say the operator of a Marshall County coal mine where a worker was killed didn't ensure that safe work procedures and policies were in place. The U.S. Mine… Read More
Study: Overdose Deaths Rise 60 Percent In Vinton County
By: Joe Higgins | Athens Messenger
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Vinton County experienced a 60 percent increase in unintentional drug overdose deaths when the six-year period that ended in 2012 is compared to the prior six-year period, according to an… Read More
Officials Reminding Public Not To Feed Black Bears
By: Associated Press
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West Virginia officials are reminding residents that it's against the law to feed black bears. The state Division of Natural Resources says that in addition to being a violation… Read More
Prisons Department Says It Will Up Dosage Of Execution Drugs
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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The January execution of Dennis McGuire was the first time ever someone was put to death with the sedative midazolam and the opioid hydromorphone. It was the longest on record,… Read More
Discrimination Lawsuit Against OSU Allowed To Move Forward
By: Associated Press
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A federal appeals court has ruled that a woman can proceed with her lawsuit alleging Ohio State University discriminated against her because she has Crohn's disease. The 6th U.S…. Read More
Male Sexual Assault Survivors Speak Out
WOUB General Manager and Director Tom Hodson sits down with three male sexual assault victims, Thom Wendt, Dan Adams, and Capp Whitney to discuss their experience both as children and… Read More
Candidate Losses Part Time Job Over Political Ad
By: Associated Press
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An Ohio Republican challenging U.S. House Speaker John Boehner in the primary election has lost a part-time teaching job at a Baptist college over an online political ad he sponsored…. Read More
West Virginia Officials Dedicate Flood Protection Project
By: Associated Press
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West Virginia officials are celebrating a project that addresses a longtime flooding problem in Logan County. Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin attended a dedication ceremony on Monday for the Island Creek… Read More
Repeat Sex Offender On Probation Arrested On Similar Charges
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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A repeat sex offender was arrested on Friday for charges relating to child pornography. The Circleville Herald reports 43-year-old Steven D. Knisley was arrested at about 6 a.m. on Friday… Read More
Making Ohio University Laugh
By: Chealsia Smedley, Mary Reed
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If you've spent time at Ohio University, you may have caught some comedy shows at Mem Aud, including the likes of Jerry Seinfeld, Margaret Cho or Second City.
But OU doesn’t just host comedic talent — it produces it. Dozens of students perform weekly in front of live audiences as members of Blue Pencil Comedy or Black Sheep Improv. And many of them go on to hone their craft after their Athens years.
Measles Outbreak Grows To 21 Confirmed Cases
By: Associated Press
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Ohio health officials say a measles outbreak that began among Amish who had traveled to the Philippines now involves 21 cases confirmed over three counties. The state Department of Health… Read More
Goodyear Suffers First Quarter Loss
By: Associated Press
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Goodyear posted a first-quarter loss of $58 million as it navigated a volatile situation in Venezuela. The tire company's loss amounted to 23 cents per share, compared with a profit… Read More
Vincent Teen Arrested For Sexually Abusing 8-Year-Old Sister
By: WOUB Contributing Writer
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A 14-year-old boy from Vincent is is under arrest after authorities say he sexually abused his eight year old sister. A joint investigation between the Washington County Sheriff's office and… Read More
Sheriff’s Office Attorney Taken Off Sheridan Case, But Might Be Back
By: Susan Tebben | The Athens Messenger
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The attorney representing the Athens County Sheriff’s Office in a wrongful termination case was taken off the case, but could be back for more. Matthew B. Baker, an attorney from… Read More