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Ohio Bobcats Practice & Press Conference
By: Nathan Wiseman
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Practice The Ohio Bobcats landed in Montgomery, AL on Tuesday and hit the practice field one last time on Friday, Dec. 18. Quarterback Derrius Vick took few snaps, giving J.D. Sprague and Greg Windham more time under center. Running back Papi White was back in football gear along with Daz Patterson. Linebacker Quentin Poling was… Read More
Wild Game Hunting
By: Ann Kyle
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The Camaraderie, The Hunt, The Taste Venison, deer, is one of the most traditional, widely-eaten and vastly hunted varieties of wild game. They are a nuisance to corn fields, they damage our vehicles, they eat our vegetation, yet, passersby are stunned by their grace in clearing highway and barbed wire fences. We marvel at their beauty… Read More
Former Hocking Co. Deputy Indicted on Felony Charge
By: Associated Press
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A former Hocking County Sheriff’s deputy has been indicted for allegedly violating the rules and regulations of a law enforcement database. According to a news releases from Athens County Prosecutor Keller Blackburn, Jeremy Dye was indicted by a Hocking County grand jury for one count of unauthorized use of the Ohio Law Enforcement Gateway, which is… Read More
Ohio Unemployment Rises Slightly from Lowest Mark Since ’01
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – State officials say Ohio’s unemployment rate rose slightly for November, a month after reaching its lowest level in 14 years. The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services said Friday that the rate increased from 4.4 percent in October to 4.5 percent in November. It was 5.8 percent a year ago…. Read More
Mental Healthcare Unit Gets Upgrade
By: Susan Tebben
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For the first time in 22 years, a local mental health and addiction facility has had a major renovation which officials say will benefit both employees and patients. Community members got a chance to see the new patient unit at Appalachian Behavioral Healthcare on Thursday night. During the open house, visitors saw the results of… Read More
5 Ohio Pension Funds Joining Treasurer’s Online Checkbook
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Ohio’s state treasurer says spending information from Ohio’s five public pension funds is being added to his online checkbook website. Republican Treasurer Josh Mandel said Friday that once the listings go live on OhioCheckbook.com next year, Ohio will become the first state to provide “checkbook level expenses” of all its pension… Read More
Rally Planned in Cleveland in Support of Syrian Refugees
By: Associated Press
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CLEVELAND (AP) – An immigrant support group is behind a planned rally and march in Cleveland to welcome Syrian refugees to Ohio. The Greater Cleveland Immigrant Support Network says the Friday afternoon event is meant to oppose the positions of officials such as Gov. John Kasich who are trying to keep Syrian refugees out of… Read More
Bird Ban Lifted For Future Shows
By: Associated Press
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REYNOLDSBURG, Ohio (AP) – Ohio officials are lifting the ban on bird shows that was issued in June because of the threat of a deadly bird flu virus that affects domestic poultry. The order prohibited bird shows at the state and local fairs and events such as auctions and swap meets. Ohio’s agriculture director and… Read More
From Then to Now: 2015 Ohio Football Regular Season
By: Sean Neidig
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The Ohio Bobcats have earned their spot in the 2015 Raycom Media Camellia Bowl in Montgomery, Alabama, but the road certainly wasn’t easy. Before the matchup against Appalachian State, the Bobcats faced three months of ups and downs, injuries and recoveries. Now with only one game left in the 2015 season, the Bobcats will be… Read More
Legislation: Women Asked To Decide Whether Fetal Remains Be Buried or Cremated
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Women getting abortions would be asked to decide in writing whether their fetal remains should be buried or cremated under new Ohio legislation. Republican state representatives previously announced the measure, though formally introduced it Thursday. The proposal would require providers to document the woman’s decision and pay for disposing the fetal… Read More
Body Found In Southern Ohio Woods
By: Associated Press
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CHILLICOTHE, Ohio (AP) – Sheriff’s deputies say a man’s body has been found in a wooded area of southern Ohio. Ross County deputies say the cause of death had not been determined, but they were investigating it as a homicide unless evidence proves otherwise. Lt. Mike Preston says the death was considered “suspicious” because the… Read More
Liz Pahl: My Top Albums of ’15
By: Liz Pahl
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This is the fifth in a series of year-end articles by WOUB contributors. Check out all of this year’s lists at this link. “When I hear music, I fear no danger. I am invulnerable. I see no foe. I am related to the earliest times, and to the latest.” – Henry David Thoreau I’m very lucky… Read More