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International Women’s Day Rally in Athens
More than a 100 women gathered in front of the Athens County courthouse Wednesday afternoon to celebrate the social, cultural and political achievements of women. But it wasn’t just women… Read More
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Cabell, Kanawha Counties Sue Drug Distributors
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – Two of the state’s most populous counties have become the latest to file lawsuits accusing prescription drug distributors of fueling the local opioid epidemic by shipping… Read More
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Ohio Falls in First Match vs. Wright State
By: Nick Ursini
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Ohio (7-6) dropped their first game of the weekend to the Wright State Raiders 6-1 on Thursday. Southpaw pitcher Gerry Salisbury got the start for Ohio and pitched well. Salisbury… Read More
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‘John Denver: Country Boy’ to Air on WOUB-TV Tonight, Monday
By: Emily Votaw
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Over the course of his career, John Denver (birth name Henry John Deutschendorf Jr.) released a slew of hit songs that bridged the oft-wide gap between popular and entirely acoustic… Read More
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AP All-Southeast District Teams Announced
By: Alex Harrison
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The Associated Press All-Southeast District boys and girls teams were released Wednesday. Forty-one players and coaches made the teams including two named Coach of the Year and two named Player… Read More
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Ohio Hockey Prepares for National Tournament
By: Robbie Dipaola
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The worst time for any team to go on a losing streak is when the season winds down and the games matter more. For the No. 3 ranked Ohio Bobcats,… Read More
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Local Bars, Law Enforcement Fund New Tool for Sexual Assault Investigations
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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Six Athens bars have joined with local law enforcement in the fight to find sexual assault suspects. According to a press release from Athens County Prosecutor Keller Blackburn, OhioHealth O’Bleness… Read More
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West Virginia Lawmakers Draft Budget with More Cuts
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – Some West Virginia lawmakers have drafted a state budget for the coming year they say would close the government’s deficit through spending cuts. Republican Delegates Pat… Read More
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Layoffs Expected This Month At W. Va. Public Broadcasting
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – West Virginia Public Broadcasting’s executive director says 15 employees are expected to be laid off by the end of the month. Scott Finn told the House… Read More
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Revenue at Ohio’s 4 Casinos Down Compared To Year Ago
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – The Ohio Casino Control Commission has reported that revenue last month was down at the state’s four casinos, but up at Ohio’s seven racinos, compared with… Read More
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SE Ohio Ignored, Again, As Possible Grow Area
WILMINGTON, Ohio (AP) — The backers of a failed state ballot measure to legalize marijuana for recreational and medical use are now proposing a large medical marijuana growing facility in… Read More
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WOUB Student Reporter Recognized by State Chancellor
By: George Mauzy, Jr.
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When Ohio University junior Erik Threet II was asked to do a story about a terminally ill Wellston High School student last fall, he never dreamed it would lead to… Read More
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Trimble Can’t Comeback Against South Webster
By: Alex Harrison
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Tyler Slack nailed a three for Trimble. South Webster’s full-court inbound pass was intercepted by Trimble and Cameron Kittle putback a missed three. The Jeeps led 47-40, but it seemed… Read More