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Campbell’s Double-Double Propels Ohio to Win
By: Blake Baker
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The sixth double-double of the year for Tony Campbell was enough to lift Ohio basketball over Arkansas Pine Bluff 65-58 despite an inconsistent team performance. Campbell had the biggest impact… Read More
Black Earns Player of the Week Honors
By: Maggie Heltzel
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After her exceptional performance at the Seahawks Hampton Inn Christmas Invitational, Kiyanna Black has been named. MAC East Player of the Week. The Bobcats went 2-0 at the tournament, and… Read More
Food Program Adds Requirements in 9 West Virginia Counties
By: Associated Press
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program is adding requirements for benefits recipients in nine West Virginia counties. Effective Jan. 1, people receiving SNAP benefits in the affected… Read More
PBS Golden Globe® Nominations
On December 10, The Hollywood Foreign Press Association announced nominees for the 73rd annual Golden Globe Awards. “Wolf Hall” on MASTERPIECE received three Golden Globe® nominations, including a nod for… Read More
Kentucky AG’s Opinion Delves Into Needle Exchange Programs
By: Associated Press
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) – Kentucky Attorney General Jack Conway’s office says local health departments may provide syringes in needle exchange programs even if participants don’t turn in old needles. The… Read More
Patterson Sworn In As Mayor
By: Susan Tebben
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As the outgoing two-term mayor looked on, a new administration was introduced to Athens on Monday morning. Though Steve Patterson won’t officially begin his term as mayor until Jan. 1,… Read More
Federal Money Averts Layoffs for Ohio Uranium Plant Cleanup
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – The latest federal appropriations for cleanup work at a Cold War-era uranium plant in southern Ohio are expected to again avert a mass layoff at the… Read More
Ohio Lawmakers Question Policies for Students Skipping Class
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Ohio lawmakers are questioning policies that suspend or expel a student who repeatedly fails to show for school. A pair of House Republicans recently introduced legislation… Read More
Brian Koscho: My Top Albums of ’15
By: Brian Koscho
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This is the ninth in a series of year-end articles by WOUB contributors. Check out all of this year’s lists at this link. 2015 had a lot of good releases and… Read More
Llama Breaks Out of Live Nativity
By: Associated Press
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ZANESVILLE, Ohio (AP) – A llama that bolted from a live Nativity scene in eastern Ohio is home again. Two-year-old Rusty was captured Friday after fleeing the night before from… Read More
Primary, General Election Candidates Lack Opponents
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Some state lawmakers in Ohio are expecting a smooth pathway to victory in next year’s elections. At least 14 Republicans and five Democrats will have no… Read More
Legislation Seeks to Increase Vehicular Homicide Penalties
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Proposed legislation in Ohio is seeking to increase penalties for drivers convicted in certain aggravated vehicular homicides. The bill seeks to close a loophole that can… Read More
Charleston Top-Ranked For LGBT Inclusiveness
By: Associated Press
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – Charleston ranked higher than any other city in West Virginia in a rating system that judges cities’ inclusiveness toward the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community…. Read More
Historic Preservation Tax Credits Going To Nelsonville
By: Steve Robb - Athens Messenger staff reporter
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NELSONVILLE — Nearly $2 million in historic preservation tax credits have been approved by the Ohio Development Services Agency for restoration work on former Nelsonville school buildings that will be… Read More
Eastern Eagles: Dec. 13-20
By: Ryan Lewis
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Despite only having one game this week and a strong performance by Jett Facemyer the Eastern Eagles could not get enough practice as they fell to TVC Hocking foe Trimble 78-42… Read More
Trimble Lady Tomcats: Dec. 13-20
By: Duncan Goldberg
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The Trimble Lady Tomcats finished this past week with two big wins and one loss. The Lady Tomcats improved their record to 5-4 on the season and moved to 3-3… Read More