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New Lexington Focusing on Fundamentals Ahead of Fairfield Union Game
By: Megan Stamper
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Dog fights. That’s the word New Lexington head coach David Rupe used to describe the games between the Panthers and the Fairfield Union Falcons the past few years. He doesn’t… Read More
Meigs And Gallia Academy To Meet Friday For First Time In A Decade
By: Michael Drapcho
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The last time these two teams met was in 2005 when Gallia Academy overpowered Meigs 28-6, and Friday, the series will be renewed when the two teams meet for the… Read More
Miller Looking to Cease Decade-Plus Year Drought vs. Waterford
By: Kelsi Steele
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The Miller Falcons return this season with a chip on their shoulders and determination under their skin. Head Coach Sean Bartley and company is focused on turning a new leaf,… Read More
First Annual August Moon Music Festival Set for Saturday
By: Kelly Fisher
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Ohio University employee and WOUB-AM host Michael Tedesco has traveled the world and spent time just about everywhere from sea to shining sea. But there’s one thing about Athens, Ohio,… Read More
Ohio Volleyball Selected to Win MAC
By: Alyssa Lyons
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The Ohio volleyball team was selected to return as the Mid-American Conference regular season favorite and preferred tournament champions in the conference’s preseason coaches’ poll Thursday. After receiving ten first-place… Read More
Ohio Field Hockey Season Preview
By: Matthew Stephens
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Preseason is the best time of the year for college sports teams; everyone is 0-0 and optimism polishes the minds of all. Ohio field hockey is looking to get back… Read More
Board Approves Raise, $90,000 Bonus For McDavis
By: Susan Tebben
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Ohio University President Roderick McDavis received a good report and a $90,000 bonus at the end of Thursday’s Board of Trustees meeting. After reading a memorandum stating the board’s “unanimous”… Read More
Athens, Logan Renew Rivalry
Seven seasons is a long time for two rival teams to be apart. This Friday in The Plains, Athens and Logan will restore a matchup that spans over 100 years… Read More
Unioto Not Backing Down After 8-2 Season
Even after a successful season Unioto wants more. Unioto’s team shirts read, “Toughness, technique, tempo, trust, and team.” First-year head coach Jeff Metzler harps on all five characteristics. “We’re trying… Read More
Ohio Prison System Announces Inmate Job Training Program
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – The Ohio prison system is announcing a private sector partnership that will provide job training to inmates before and after release. The project to be unveiled… Read More
Stuart’s Concert Series Continues with Angela Perley
Stuart’s Opera House in Nelsonville continues its Free Summer Concert Series on Friday, Aug. 28 at 7 p.m. with Columbus singer-songwriter Angela Perley and her band The Howlin’ Moons. Perley,… Read More
500-Plus Layoffs Possible in Ohio Uranium Plant Cleanup
By: Associated Press
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PIKETON, Ohio (AP) – A company is warning of more than 500 potential layoffs from a workforce demolishing huge buildings and other facilities at a Cold War-era uranium plant in… Read More
Executives-In-Residence Provide Specific Expertise to Local Entrepreneurs
By: Tom Hodson
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For this special series of “Innovation Conversations,” WOUB’s Tom Hodson welcomes Jeff Doose, Executive-In-Residence at TechGROWTH Ohio and the Ohio University Innovation Center, to Studio B for a discussion on… Read More
Growth Has Been the Hallmark of the Innovation Center Under Jennifer Simon’s Leadership
By: Tom Hodson
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For this special series of “Innovation Conversations,” WOUB’s Tom Hodson welcomes Jennifer Simon, Director of the Ohio University Innovation Center, to Studio B for a discussion on innovation in Southeast… Read More
New Panel Looks At How To Improve Ohio Infant Mortality Rate
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – A new state panel assessing Ohio’s efforts to address infant mortality hopes to produce a report with its recommendations by the end of the year. Members… Read More
Glazer Helps Develop an Entrepreneurial Ecosystem to Promote Innovations
By: Tom Hodson
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For this special series of “Innovation Conversations”, WOUB’s Tom Hodson welcomes John Glazer, director of TechGROWTH Ohio at Ohio University, to Studio B for a discussion on innovation in Southeast… Read More
Live Healthy Appalachia Presents Health Summit
Live Healthy Appalachia is presenting an Appalachian Health Summit September 25 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Ohio University Inn and Conference Center in Athens. The event features… Read More
Band Aid: Fundraising Effort Provides Instruments, Scholarship for Trimble Local
By: Kelly Fisher
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The Trimble High School Marching Band might be small, but thanks to an effort initiated by two alumni just over a year ago, it’s starting to rally. Jan Hodson and… Read More
Appeals Court Upholds Order For Ky. Clerk To Issue Marriage Licenses
By: Associated Press
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) – A federal appeals court has upheld a ruling ordering a northeastern Kentucky county clerk to issue marriage licenses to gay couples. Rowan County Clerk Kim Davis… Read More
Crooksville to Host Maysville in MVL Opener
By: Nathan Wiseman
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A week-one league game on Thursday night will set the pace for another competitive season in the MVL. Crooksville will play host to Maysville on Aug. 27 at 7:30 p.m…. Read More