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Mary Beth Tinker Visits OU
By: Tori Knueven
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Mary Beth Tinker stressed the importance making use of first amendment rights while talking to Ohio University students Thursday night in Baker Theater. Sponsored by the Society of Professional Journalists… Read More
SportsBeat: Interview With Ohio QB J.D. Sprague
SportsBeat host Matthew Doyle talks with Ohio quarterback J.D. Sprague on starting his first career game this Saturday, his transition to the college game as a walk on, and his… Read More
Advocate Mary Beth Tinker Promotes First Amendment Freedoms
By: Tom Hodson
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In the 1960s, Mary Beth Tinker was a party in a famous U.S. Supreme Court case giving limited freedom of speech to public school students. Nearly 50 years later, she… Read More
Racine Man Indicted In 16-Year-Old’s Death
By: Susan Tebben | The Athens Messenger
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A Meigs County man has been indicted in the alleged murder of a 16-year-old West Virginia girl and is scheduled to appear in court on Monday to answer the charge…. Read More
Early Voting Begins Tuesday, But It’s Still Unclear Which Rules Apply
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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The state is asking a federal appeals court to once again consider a lawsuit over early voting laws. Republican Secretary of State Jon Husted is appealing the ruling that requires… Read More
Amesville Wins Energy-Saving Reward
The village of Amesville is being awarded $650 from AEP Ohio in recognition of the community’s participation in an energy-saving program. According to Mayor Gary Goosman, “The village will use… Read More
‘Cats Look To Defend MAC Titles
With Mid-American Conference play right around the corner, the Ohio volleyball team (7-4) will look to fend off eleven teams to repeat as regular season and tournament champions. After a… Read More
The Splendid Table Added To WOUB-FM Lineup; RadioLab Gets Better Spot
By: Kelly Martin
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As the Bob Edwards Weekend show departs radio this fall, in its place will be the wildly popular radio show The Splendid Table. Known as ‘the radio program for people… Read More
Union Street Construction “Nightmare”
"It's been horrible. The Union Street construction has significantly impacted our business." Grinders owner co-owner Barb North-Moss. "That's my statement." "It started on July 7…now it's taking forever," owner Eric… Read More
Preview: Wellston, Alexander both seek winning records
Alexander (2-2, 0-1) has two objectives on the mind and both can be achieved Friday against Wellston: pick up its first conference win and snap a three-game losing streak. As… Read More
Meeting Urges Community Action In Drug Treatment
By: Susan Tebben | The Athens Messenger
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The community’s effect on drug treatment was the topic of the third in a series of talks created by the Athens County Prosecutor’s Office. Several individuals receiving treatment for drug… Read More
Perimeter Lighting Returning To Downtown Athens
By: Sara Brumfield | Athens Messenger
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Downtown Athens will be getting a facelift in the form of perimeter lighting this fall as the Athens Uptown Business Association, Ohio University and the city of Athens have partnered… Read More
Ohio Football Notebook: Quarterbacks Step Up In Vick’s Absence
By: Eric Singer
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Ohio’s home opener with Idaho on Saturday was a tale of two quarters. The first quarter featured some successful drives from the Bobcats offense, jumping out to a 17-0 lead…. Read More
Game Preview: New Lexington Looking To Spoil Perfection For Tri-Valley
By: Nathan Wiseman
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Last season on the first Friday night in October, Tri Valley traveled to New Lexington and took care of business, shutting the Panthers out 43-0. One year later the Panthers… Read More
WOUB News Digest: Read And Be Informed
Here's a summary of the stories making headlines this afternoon: Thursday Athens Road Closures The Athens County Engineer’s Office will close County Road 143, Potter Road between County Road 53,… Read More
Week 4 Power Rankings: TVC-Ohio
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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1) Athens Bulldogs (4-0, 1-0) Joe Burrow, Trae Williams and the Bulldogs offense put on another show in Week 4, beating Alexander 55-9 to open the conference schedule. 2) Nelsonville-York… Read More
Stuart’s Wraps Up Summer Concert Series, Hosts Poetry Exhibit This Friday
By: Bryan Gibson
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Stuart’s Opera House wraps up this year's Free Summer Concert Series this Friday at 7 p.m. with a performance from Portland, Oregon band Quiet Life.
In addition, Stuart's will host opening night for the poetry exhibit Water Visions: Close Writings in the 1879 Gallery.
MAC Preview: Ohio Starts Conference Play Friday
By: Kellen Becoats
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The Ohio soccer team begins Mid-American Conference play on Friday with a 4 p.m. game against the University of Akron. As the Bobcats delve into conference play, here’s a look… Read More
West Virginia Starts $300k Ad Push For Secondary School
By: Associated Press
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West Virginia is kicking off a $300,000 advertising push to promote education beyond high school. Gov. Earl Tomblin announced the initiative at Wayne High School on Wednesday. The… Read More
Preview: Battle of Route 33 pits Chieftains against Buckeyes.
The Logan Chieftains are not afraid of a little competition, especially against their route 33 rivals. Head coach Billy Burke believes playing tough opponents has prepared his team to thrive… Read More
Meigs, River Valley to clash in Pomeroy
By: Patrick Klinger
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Two teams with two different strengths will meet Friday night in Pomeroy, but one goal is in mind: staying in the TVC-Ohio race behind Athens. New conference member River Valley… Read More