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Quick Look: Gay Marriage Approval Ratings Are Highest Ever
Pennsylvania struck down its ban against same-sex marriage on May 20, and in the process the Keystone State became the latest to legally approve of gay marriage. The approval rating… Read More
Portsmouth ‘Pill Mill’ Doctor Charged In Cincinnati
By: Associated Press
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The owner of a medical clinic who a prosecutor said unleashed an illegal "pill tsunami" on southern Ohio has been sentenced to 14 years in prison. Tracy Bias was sentenced… Read More
School Officers Work To Combat Absenteeism
By: Amy Hansen | StateImpact Ohio
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Every morning Larry Keating parks himself near the entrance to Keifer Academy in Springfield, Ohio – a city of about 60,000 west of Columbus. As students shuffle in, his blue-grey… Read More
Perspectives: Living With Parkinson’s Disease
By: WOUB Visuals
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Jenny Nelson, Ohio University Professor and founder of the "PD Narrative" project, shares how Parkinson's Disease has motivated her share the stories of people living with PD. The "Perspectives" series is… Read More
Proctorville Man Jailed For Sending Lewd Photos To 9-Year-Old
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A Proctorville man is in jail after allegedly sending inappropriate pictures to a juvenile through a social media website. According to the Ironton Tribune, a 9-year-old girl from Lawrence County… Read More
Nelsonville Fest, OU Media Arts & Studies, WOUB Present New Festival Stage
This year’s Nelsonville Music Festival will be debuting a new performance space as a part of its official schedule.
Co-produced by WOUB Public Media and Ohio University's School of Media Arts and Studies, The Gladden House Sessions will feature short interviews and stripped-down acoustic performances by solo acts and bands at the festival. Video clips will be posted at woub.org/arts.
Ohio Athletics Adds Stephens As Senior Associate AD For External Ops
Ohio Athletics has hired Michael Stephens as it’s new Senior Associate Athletics Director for External Operations, the school announced Wednesday. “There is great momentum right now on campus and I… Read More
Death Penalty Task Force Releases Final Report
By: Chris Davey | Court News Ohio
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A panel of 22 judges, lawyers, and policymakers that studied the death penalty in Ohio for more than two years today released its final report and recommendations designed to improve… Read More
Kasich Seeks $17 Million For School Security
By: Associated Press
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Ohio schools would see more grant money made available for security upgrades and face penalties for failing to submit safety plans under school safety initiatives proposed by Gov. John Kasich…. Read More
Enhanced Driver’s Licenses Could Mean Cross-Border Travel For Ohioans
By: Associated Press
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An Ohio House committee has approved legislation that would create enhanced driver's licenses that could be used in place of passports when traveling to Canada or Mexico. The bill passed… Read More
Five Indicted In Meigs County On Crop Insurance Fraud Charges
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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Christopher T. Wolfe, a 43-year-old from Racine, Ohio, was the leader of a group of five people indicted on charges of conspiracy, theft of public money and money laundering for… Read More
Go Ohio Valley: Ohio Glass Museum
By: Joe Higgins | Athens Messenger
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Go Ohio Valley is a free app produced by Adams Publishing Group of Ohio and presents an avenue to explore numerous categories and activities in the region including dining, lodging,… Read More
OU-C Student’s Work Selected For Statewide Exhibit
By: Jack Jeffery
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OU-Chillicothe art student Thomas Ansel is among three college students statewide whose Riverboxes projects have been selected by the Dublin Arts Council for display in Dublin parks and public areas this summer.
Ansel’s handiwork is currently on display in Donegal Cliffs Park along the Scioto River in Dublin.
Blues, Belly Laughs This Weekend At Uncle Buck’s
By: Bryan Gibson
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Comedy routines and horseback riding might not be the first things that come to mind when discussing blues music. Then again, Uncle Buck's Riding Stable and Dance Barn isn't your… Read More
UPDATE: St. Joseph’s Closing By End of Year; 60 People Losing Jobs
By: WOUB Contributing Writer
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UPDATE 8:30 a.m. Camden Clark Medical Center representatives say the St. Joseph’s campus is closing by the end of this year and 60 people will lose their jobs. CCMC originally said… Read More
Marietta Man Arrested For Rape
By: WOUB Contributing Writer
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A Marietta man is arrested for rape Tuesday. The Washington County Sheriff's Department says it happened April 26th in Warren Township. Officials said Shawn Karcher, 47, was at the victim's… Read More
Vinton County Fire Departments Receive Equipment Grants
By: WOUB Contributing Writer
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The Ohio State Fire Marshals Office has given grants to two fire departments in Vinton County. State Fire Marshal Larry Flowers visited the Wilkesville Volunteer Fire Department and Zaleski Fire… Read More
Mayor Approves TREX Liquor License For Fluff Bakery
By: Rachel Bailey, Sara Brumfield | Athens Messenger
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Athens Mayor Paul Wiehl has approved a TREX liquor license for Fluff Bakery and Catering after a business deal to obtain a liquor permit that had been in safekeeping reportedly… Read More