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Cooper To Suit Up For Bosnian National Team
Former Ohio basketball standout D.J. Cooper will spend his summer in Europe. The point guard was granted Bosnian citizenship, allowing him to compete with the Bosnian National Team. Cooper will… Read More
Consultants Say Main Portion Of The Ridges Structurally Sound
Those in attendance at Wednesday’s public meeting with the architecture firm selected to aid Ohio University in The Ridges master plan appeared to be relieved as the firm announced that… Read More
Kasich Signs Bill Ohio-Kentucky Bridge Tolls
Ohio Gov. John Kasich has signed legislation to allow tolls on a new bridge over the Ohio River that will replace an overpass deemed "functionally obsolete." Kasich signed the bill… Read More
Judge Orders 3 Early Voting Days Restored
Earlier this year, Republican Secretary of State Jon Husted had directed the 88 county boards of elections to hold uniform voting hours – and they did not include the Saturday,… Read More
Ohio Leading Group Of Drilling States Exploring Human-Made Earthquakes
Ohio is leading a group of drilling states working with seismology experts at energy companies, government agencies and universities across the U.S. on how best to detect and regulate human-induced… Read More
2014 Gladden House Sessions: Ben Davis, Jr.
On this episode of The Gladden House Sessions, Josh Antonuccio talks with Pomeroy, Ohio, singer-songwriter Ben Davis, Jr., who performs two original compositions: "Fine" and "The Day Before Payday."
New episodes will be posted on woub.org/arts every Monday and Tuesday through July.
Washboard Music Festival Celebrates Culture of Logan, Ohio
Local residents and tourists from across the nation will converge on Logan to celebrate all things washboard in the 14th Annual Washboard Music Festival this week, June 12–14. Streets will… Read More
Southwest Ohio City Is Trying To Push Out Its Poor Citizens
A southwest Ohio city has been trying for several years to push out poor residents, threatening tenants with losing assistance if they have delinquent water bills and discussing putting some… Read More
Boil Order Issued In Marietta Due To Repairs
A boil water advisory is in effect for Marietta for customers from the intersection of Seventh Street and Greene Street going south on Route 7 to Wayne Street. WTAP reports,… Read More
Gallia County Boil Order Lifted
A boil water advisory was lifted late Tuesday night for the nearly 3,000 customers impacted by a water outage since Monday, June 2. According to WSAZ, a news release from… Read More
Judge Questions West Virginia Spill Company’s Fees
A federal judge is questioning whether highly paid lawyers are helping keep money in a bankrupt company that spilled chemicals into West Virginia's largest water supply. Bankruptcy Judge Ronald Pearson… Read More
Cousin: Ohio Soldier Is 1 Of 5 Killed In Afghanistan
A cousin says a 25-year-old soldier from southern Ohio was one of five American troops killed this week during an airstrike in southern Afghanistan. Mindy Helton says military representatives visited… Read More
Commissioners Asked To Weigh In On Injection Well Complaint
The Athens County Commissioners were asked Tuesday to lend their support to a complaint filed with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding two injection wells near Torch. Andrea Reik and… Read More
Audit: Some Athens County Officials Are More Compliant Than Others In Following Law
Public employees asked to provide common records during a statewide test of Ohio's open records laws in April followed the law in nine of every 10 requests, according to audit… Read More
‘Wee Cats’ Former Coach Is Suspended From Another Position
A former Trimble cheerleading coach now facing a felony theft charge has been suspended from another post within the township. Christa Shutts was suspended indefinitely as secretary/treasurer of the Trimble… Read More
Food Conference Being Held In Athens County For 3rd Year
The third annual Real Food, Real Local food conference will be held at Kiser’s Barbeque at Eclipse this week – sharing success stories from Athens County’s local food movement and… Read More
Lieutenant Sues Ohio University, PD Over Wage Dispute
An Ohio University police lieutenant has filed a federal lawsuit against OU asserting that he is due overtime pay for part of the time he spent on paid administrative leave…. Read More
Despite Opposition, The Common Core Has A Firm Footing In Ohio
Brad McQueen, a 5th grade public school teacher from Tucson, Arizona, has made a personal crusade of denouncing the Common Core. McQueen was a featured speaker at an anti-Common Core… Read More
The Woman Who Wants To Be Ohio’s Next Lieutenant Governor Wants Answers
The woman who’d like to be Ohio’s next Lieutenant Governor said she’s concerned about two resignations that took place recently in current Lieutenant Governor Mary Taylor’s office. Sharen Neuhardt, the… Read More
The Expansion Of The Pay-As-You-Earn Student Loan System
Ohio’s college graduates carry an average of $29,000 in student loan debt, according to The Institute for College Access and Success. So President Obama’s recent call to expand the already… Read More