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Meigs Defeated in Slugfest Against Warren
By: Nick Henthorn
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Being an official is difficult. In no other profession is it acceptable to be heckled and booed for making unpopular decisions in your workplace. Much less when your decisions result… Read More
Former Judge Pleads Not Guilty In Ex-wife’s Stabbing Death
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CLEVELAND (AP) – A former Cleveland-area judge and state lawmaker has pleaded not guilty to aggravated murder and other charges in the fatal stabbing of his ex-wife. Lance Mason’s bond… Read More
US Coal Consumption Drops To Lowest Level Since 1979
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WASHINGTON (AP) – A federal report says Americans are using less coal this year than at any time since Jimmy Carter’s presidency. That’s despite the Trump administration’s efforts to revive… Read More
DeWine Makes Female, Black Cabinet Picks After Diversity Vow
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Gov.-elect Mike DeWine has named a female chief of staff and nominated three other women and two black men in his initial round of Cabinet picks…. Read More
Conviction For Suspect Linked To Fatal Shooting
By: WOUB News Team
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ATHENS, Ohio – A suspect tied to the recent fatal shooting on the west side of Athens has pleaded guilty to firearm, drug and other felony charges. Jonathon Champe McLaughlin,… Read More
Environmental Group Teams Up With Coal Company To Support Ohio Solar Energy Farm
By: Andy Chow | Statehouse News Bureau
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The Natural Resources Defense Council and Boich Companies, a coal investor, are calling on the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio to approve what would be the largest solar farm in Ohio. The… Read More
Mine Workers Sue Federal Regulators Over Controversial Mine Safety Decision
By: Brittany Patterson | Becca Schimmel | Ohio Valley ReSource
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The United Mine Workers of America is suing the federal Mine Safety and Health Administration, or MSHA, after the agency reduced its heightened oversight of a West Virginia coal mine… Read More
Police: Woman’s Remains Recovered 35 Years After Slaying
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PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (AP) – Police in West Virginia say they have recovered the remains of a slain woman last seen in 1983. The Parkersburg News and Sentinel reports Parkersburg Police… Read More
Last Of 4 Suspects Pleads Not Guilty In Ohio Family Slayings
By: Associated Press
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WAVERLY, Ohio (AP) – A man charged in the slayings of eight people from another family has pleaded not guilty in southern Ohio days after his wife and two adult… Read More
Hanukkah Festivities Underway in Athens
By: Kaitlin Kulich
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Community members and Ohio University students celebrated the first day of Hanukkah on December 2 by lighting the shammash on a 9-foot tall menorah outside of Baker Center. According to… Read More
West Virginia Governor: November Revenue Far Above Estimates
By: Associated Press
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice says state revenue collections have surpassed tax estimates for eight consecutive months. Justice announced Tuesday that collections in November were $18.8… Read More
West Virginia Gov Declares State Holiday, Day Of Remembrance
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice says he’s giving state employees the day off Wednesday as a day of remembrance for former President George H.W. Bush. Justice… Read More
Republicans Eager To Move “Stand Your Ground” Through Ohio Senate
By: Andy Chow | Statehouse News Bureau
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The Senate Government Oversight and Reform Committee plans to pass the “Stand Your Ground” bill by the end of the week. The bill would make it easier for someone to… Read More
Judge Refuses To Dismiss Lawsuit Over Soccer Team Move
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio judge isn’t dismissing a lawsuit seeking to keep the Columbus Crew soccer team in Columbus. The Columbus Dispatch reports a judge on Monday denied… Read More
OU Students Talk About Why They Think Learning Communities are Important
By: Delaney Ruth
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ATHENS, Ohio – Freshman year of college is life-changing for new students. They must move hours away to a whole new town; they know no one and no one knows… Read More
Sacred | Monday, December 10 at 10
Sweeping Global Documentary Sacred Explores the Universal Experience of Religious Ritual Through Life’s Milestones Monday, December 10 on WOUB Directed by Academy Award-winner Thomas Lennon, the film weaves scenes from… Read More