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Lady Golden Rockets top Trimble for First Win
By: Meladi Brewer
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The Trimble Lady Tomcats fell to the Wellston Golden Rockets 57-33 at Wellston High School on Thursday. The Tomcats were at a slight disadvantage as their team consisted of only… Read More

Southern Lady Tornadoes Were Blown Away by Lady Marauders
By: Taylor Pacelli
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The Meigs Lady Marauders blew away the Southern Lady Tornadoes Thursday tonight at Southern High School 57-24. The Marauders lost their first game of the season Monday night 64-38, but… Read More

Report: 27 Things The Feds Could Do To Cut Drug Prices
By: Alison Kodjak | NPR
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The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine get very specific in their recommendations of actions they think the federal government should take to lower prescription drug costs.

Automation Could Displace 800 Million Workers Worldwide By 2030, Study Says
By: James Doubek | NPR
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But in the long term, new technology could create more jobs than it eliminates, a new report says. It says governments and businesses have to prioritize retraining workers for the new economy.

Jim Nabors, Who Played Affable Klutz Gomer Pyle, Dies At 87
By: Colin Dwyer | NPR
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The actor and singer starred as Pyle for years — first in The Andy Griffith Show, then in Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. Nabors parlayed the stardom of the beloved goof into a long career on stage, TV and film.

John Hingsbergen, Kentucky Public Radio Host, Dies at 67
By: Associated Press
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) – John Hingsbergen, a voice of public radio for most of central and eastern Kentucky, has died. He was 67. WEKU station manager Roger Duvall confirmed Hingsbergen… Read More

Trump Reportedly Considers Replacing Secretary Of State Tillerson
By: Scott Horsley | NPR
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The move could come within weeks, according to multiple media outlets. President Trump brushed off questions on the topic during an Oval Office meeting on Thursday, saying only, “Rex is here.”

Russell Simmons ‘Removing’ Himself After Second Allegation Of Sexual Assault
By: Andrew Flanagan | NPR
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The hip-hop mogul announced he would step down from leadership roles at his companies after a second allegation of sexual assault was directed at him by the writer Jenny Lumet.

Suspect in Mistaken Identity Killing Back in Pennsylvania
By: Associated Press
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CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. (AP) – A man sentenced to life in prison for a West Virginia slaying is in Pennsylvania to face charges in an interstate killing that police say was… Read More

Pelosi, Ryan Call on Conyers To Step Down, As Another Franken Accuser Comes Forward
By: Brian Naylor | NPR
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Rep. John Conyers, the 88-year-old Michigan Democrat facing multiple accusations of sexual misconduct, was hospitalized on Thursday, according to his office.

Tennessee Fugitive Caught in West Virginia
By: Associated Press
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LOGAN, W.Va. (AP) – Police in West Virginia say a Tennessee fugitive is accused of posing as a police officer and faking an injury to obtain a prescription pain prescription… Read More

ABC Players to Hold Open Auditions for ‘Kiss Me, Kate’
ABC Players will hold public auditions for Kiss Me, Kate on December 9 and 10, 1-4 p.m., on The Stage at 30 Public Square, a new performance space at Stuart’s… Read More

December 1 Marks Second Annual Hometown Holiday Spectacular in Marietta
By: Emily Votaw
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Most everyone has memories of middle school and high school holiday band and choir performances tucked away somewhere in their spongy cerebral cortex. The black pants that don’t quite fit… Read More

Making Friends, Losing Friends, Being Poor, Going to School: The Crooked Spines’ ‘Canyons’
By: Emily Votaw
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I want to go home But I want to stay out So goes a portion of “Definite Maybe,” the second track off of The Crooked Spines inaugural full length, Canyons…. Read More

Ohio Picks 12 Large Growers for Medical Marijuana Program
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Muskingum County is among the diverse locations of 12 large growers Ohio has picked for its medical marijuana program. The Ohio Department of Commerce announced the… Read More

DeWine, Husted Join Forces in Run for Ohio Governor
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – A pair of powerhouse Republicans in Ohio is moving from rivalry to cooperation in the 2018 race for Ohio governor. Attorney General Mike DeWine and Secretary… Read More

Final Benefest 2017 Concerts Slated for December 1 and 2
By: Emily Votaw
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The best way to learn anything, for most folks, is just to do it. This is no different for the students of Hocking College’s music management program, who have spent… Read More

Top Tunes ’17: Natalie Colarossi
Who can believe it? Another year has come and gone, leaving but memories of records beloved past! This is an installment in an ongoing holiday season series for WOUB, in which… Read More

Students Create Clothing Brand that Shows Passion For Ohio
By: Reagan McCurley
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ATHENS, Ohio —Outline Ohio is the new clothing brand on campus that has students buzzing. It’s simply an outline of the state of Ohio printed on hoodies, t-shirts, hats and… Read More

Episode 008 : Crystal McVea, NY Times Best Selling Author of “Waking Up In Heaven”
Crystal McVea is the author of the New York Times bestselling book, Waking Up in Heaven and the follow-up story, Chasing Heaven. Crystal’s journey to Heaven and back has given… Read More

Spokesman Says Blankenship Seeks West Virginia Senate Seat
By: Associated Press
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – A spokesman says former Massey Energy CEO Don Blankenship plans to run for the U.S. Senate seat in West Virginia held by Democratic U.S. Sen. Joe… Read More

AG Files Lawsuit Against “Cops for Kids,” Calls It A Sham
By: Associated Press
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CLEVELAND (AP) – The Ohio attorney general has filed a lawsuit against a charity that claims to help children who are victims of crimes, calling it a “sham.” Attorney General… Read More

Competition To Test Skills At Defending Against Cyberattacks
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Officials say the inaugural competition for Ohio’s cybersecurity virtual training ground will test some high school and college students’ skills at defending against cyberattacks in real-world… Read More

West Virginia Health Officials Urge Flu Vaccinations
By: Associated Press
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – West Virginia health officials are encouraging providers to ensure their patients over six months old get flu vaccinations. The Bureau for Public Health plans to kick… Read More

Lady Spartans Offense Continues To Roll Against Lady Lancers
By: Anthony Marino
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Alexander’s tough defense and quick offence was the game plan throughout this matchup as they defeated the Federal Hocking Lancers in dominating fashion 56-31. The Lady Spartans were able to… Read More