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Addis Leads NY Over Alexander in Overtime Win
Jessie Addis poured in 29 points as she led the Nelsonville-York Lady Buckeyes to a 59-54 overtime victory in Alexander. The Lady Spartans (6-1, 3-1) held the lead the entire… Read More
Ohio Outlasts Jackson State
It was not pretty, but the Ohio Bobcats got the 72-67 home win against the Jackson State Tigers on Thursday night. Ohio was outrebounded on the offensive glass 20 to 10,… Read More
Arson Investigation Fuels Arrest
The investigation into the November 7, 2015, fire at 76 Westfield Place in Athens has lead to the arrest of Lisa Michelle May, age 34. According to Athens County… Read More
Document Brings OU and Athens Together In Fight Against Sexual Assault
Ohio University and the City of Athens joined together to provide guidance on a problem both areas saw over the last semester. In a new appendix to the city-university Memorandum… Read More
Ohio Attorney General Confirms Movie Theater Antitrust Probe
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Ohio’s attorney general is confirming that 10 states are investigating the country’s biggest movie theater chains for alleged antitrust violations. Attorney General Mike DeWine says Ohio… Read More
OU Professor Emeritus and Activist Passes Away
Robert N. Rhodes, Professor Emeritus of African American Studies, passed away on Dec. 4. He began his career as an activist and concluded it at Ohio University, where he inspired generations… Read More
Theme Parks Will Feature Enhanced Security
Officials at Disney, Universal and SeaWorld’s Florida theme parks say they are adding enhanced security measures, including metal detectors, inside and outside of venues ahead of the busy holiday season…. Read More
Breakfast, Dessert and Cocktail Holiday recipes
The holiday season is about more than just one day. It’s about a period of time when you spend time with friends and family and create memories. Here are some… Read More
Bring Holiday Joy: Recipes For The Season
‘Tis the season for holiday joy and some good recipes will help! We’ve collected some new ideas to help bring some extra spirit and joy to your festivities. Santa Bread… Read More
Cleveland Police Officers To Get Training After Federal Decree
CLEVELAND (AP) — Many small police departments operating within Cleveland will get some of the training Cleveland officers are required to receive through a federal consent decree. Cleveland.com reports city… Read More
AEP/Sierra Deal Opponents Want More Time
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Opponents are seeking more time from Ohio utility regulators to fight a deal announced this week between American Electric Power and the Sierra Club. In a… Read More
Todd Burge: My Top Albums of ’15
This is the fourth in a series of year-end articles by WOUB contributors. Check out all of this year’s lists at this link. I don’t pay much attention to what’s new… Read More
Police Fatally Shoot Man With Machete
KENT, Ohio (AP) — Authorities say police in the northeast Ohio city of Kent fatally shot a man who confronted them with a machete. A Kent police captain says someone… Read More
College Student Hit By Lightning To Graduate
DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — A college student who was struck by lightning last spring in southwest Ohio and had to struggle to walk again is ready to graduate from the… Read More
AG: Identity Theft Complaints Rise in 2014
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The state attorney general’s office says identity theft complaints in Ohio have already surpassed the number received last year by about 300. A spokeswoman for Attorney… Read More