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Rooting for Germany in a Team USA newsroom
My WOUB colleague Julia Rabe does not like the word “soccer.” “I believe it should be called “football,” just because what you call “football,” it’s just rarely played with the… Read More
Don’t Call It Soccer!
My WOUB colleague Julia Rabe does not like the word “soccer.” “I believe it should be called “football,” just because what you call “football,” it’s just rarely played with the… Read More
Meigs County Man Arrested In Investigation Of Infant Son’s Injuries
By: Susan Tebben | The Athens Messenger
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A Middleport man is charged with felonious assault in connection with serious injuries sustained by his 5-month-old son, who remains in critical condition, authorities reported. Thaddeus Bumgardner, 32, of Noble… Read More
Stuart’s Free Summer Concert Series Starts Friday
In conjunction with Nelsonville’s Final Friday event, Stuart’s Opera House continues its free Summer Concert Series on Friday at 7 p.m. with Athens’ own Word of Mouth Jazz Band. This… Read More
Nelsonville Chamber Wants To Serve Beer During Special Events On Public Square
By: Sara Brumfield | Athens Messenger
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The Nelsonville Area Chamber of Commerce has asked that the city make exceptions to the law that prohibits consuming alcohol on the Nelsonville Public Square during special events. On Monday,… Read More
Cleveland Is 1 Of 2 Finalists To Host 2016 Republican National Convention
By: Nick Castele | Ohio Public Radio • WCPN
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Cleveland has jumped another hurdle in the bid to bring the 2016 Republican National Convention to Ohio. The Republican Party named the city one of two finalists. The Republican National… Read More
Trimble Board Denies Union Grievance On Basketball Coach
By: Sarah Hawley | Athens Messenger staff reporter
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The Trimble Local Board of Education has denied a grievance filed by the Trimble Local Teachers Association with regard to Curt Moore not being renewed as the varsity boys basketball… Read More
911 Texting Could Come In Athens By The End Of The Year
By: Steve Robb - Athens Messenger staff reporter
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The final computer upgrade needed to implement 911 texting was approved Tuesday by the Athens County Commissioners, but don't try texting the emergency communications center just yet. "By the end… Read More
Higher Gas Prices Could Indicate A Strong Economy
By: Andy Chow | Statehouse News Bureau
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The average cost for a gallon of self-serve unleaded gas in Ohio now hovers around $3.70, according to GasBuddy.com – and analysts predict that amount will jump up soon. It’s… Read More
Covered Bridges Provide A Scenic Journey Through Vinton County
By: Tyler Buchanan | The Athens Messenger
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The Cox Covered Bridge, located just off Route 93 north of Creola in Vinton County (photo: Tyler Buchanan) Go Ohio Valley is a free app produced by Adams Publishing Group… Read More
Recipes To Make Your July 4 Holiday Weekend Special
By: Kelly Martin
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The most American holiday of the year is upon us, and that means cookouts, pool parties and campfires. For a truly festive function, this flag cake will bring out the… Read More
Director Pearl Gluck Talks “The Turn Out”
Host Kelee Riesbeck sits down with filmmaker and OU professor Pearl Gluck about her research on sex trafficking in the United States and how that has inspired her new film,… Read More
Over 80 Percent Of West Virginia Counties’ Jobless Rates Climb
By: Associated Press
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Unemployment rates rose in 45 of West Virginia's 55 counties in May. WorkForce West Virginia says the jobless rate in Pocahontas County rose to 12.3 percent, the highest in the… Read More
Ohio Designates Nearly $38 Million For Historic Project Credits
By: M.L. Schultze | Ohio Public Radio • WKSU
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The latest round of Ohio Historic Preservation Tax Credits are devoted largely to turning old factories into new office space and old office space into new retail and residential space…. Read More
2014 Gladden House Sessions: Quilt
WOUB Public Media, in partnership with the Ohio University School of Media Arts & Studies and the Nelsonville Music Festival, is proud to present The Gladden House Sessions.
In this episode, Boston alt-folk band Quilt chats with host Josh Antonuccio and performs a six-song set.
FitzGerald Withdraws Nominee For Cuyahoga County Treasurer
By: Nick Castele | Ohio Public Radio • WCPN
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Cuyahoga County Executive Ed FitzGerald, the Democratic candidate for Ohio Governor, has withdrawn his nominee for county treasurer after a local media outlet raised questions last week about properties she… Read More
Ohio Delays New Requirements For Jobless Benefits
By: Associated Press
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The state says it's delaying the enforcement of new regulations that require Ohioans to do more to get unemployment benefits. The rules require those seeking unemployment compensation to post their… Read More
Ohio Elections Chief Rejects Picks For Lucas County Board
By: Associated Press
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The state's elections chief has declined to appoint two people nominated by local Republicans for a troubled county board in northwest Ohio. Republican Secretary of State Jon Husted had removed… Read More
Supernobody Follows Up Debut with “Old Strange Power”
By: Bryan Gibson
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When Supernobody performed their first show at the 2013 Nelsonville Music Festival, they attracted a lot of attention: a supergroup made up of Athens music veterans, fronted by one of the area's most respected songwriters. It also helped that they had a stunning debut album under their belts.
One year later, the band is back with another collection of '70s-inspired songs, called Old Strange Power.
OU Prof’s Feature Film to Spotlight Issue of Sex Trafficking
By: Andrea Gibson
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Using locations in Athens County and West Virginia, filmmaker Pearl Gluck will begin shooting a drama about sex trafficking in early July.
The Turn Out, directed and co-written by Gluck, an Ohio University visiting assistant professor of film, is a fictional story based on her extensive research on the problem of children and teens being used in the sex trade.