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Ohio Football: Ouellette, defense lead Ohio to victory in Frisco Bowl
By: Thomas Garverick
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FRISCO, TEXAS – Five of Ohio’s first six plays went to Ohio running back A.J. Ouellette. The game script called for a lot of No. 45 and Ouellette delivered. In… Read More

A Weed Grows In Toledo, And Residents Hang Their Christmas Hopes Upon It
By: Amy Held | NPR
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An attempt to bring a little Christmas cheer has grown to capture the imagination of the city.

Fed Raises Rates Despite Trump Attacks
By: Emily Sullivan | NPR
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The U.S. Federal Reserve is raising the benchmark borrowing rate to a range of 2.25 percent and 2.50 percent, a move that would put it at the highest level in a decade

Fatal Disease Outbreak Among Miners Spurs House Hearings On Coal Mine Dust
By: Howard Berkes | NPR
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The review comes in response to an NPR and Frontline investigation that revealed the failure of government regulators to identify and prevent dangerous conditions.

Crews In West Virginia Mine Rescue Honored
By: Associated Press
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice has recognized those who rescued several adults from an inactive coal mine. Justice gave certificates of recognition to state Miners’ Health,… Read More

Drug Office Official Visits West Virginia City
By: Associated Press
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HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) – A drug office official read about what a West Virginia city was doing to combat the opioid epidemic and decided to see it in person. News… Read More

Matt Combs: Making a Basketball Dynasty
By: Tyler Corbit
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What if the three-time reigning coach of the year in the Tri-Valley Conference never got his shot? That almost happened. Vinton County’s Matt Combs, who has won more than 300… Read More

Deadline to File Claim in Mortgage Servicer Settlement Nears
By: Associated Press
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – West Virginia residents affected by a settlement with a large mortgage servicer have about six more weeks to file a claim for their part of the… Read More

West Virginia Jobless Rate Unchanged in November
By: Associated Press
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – West Virginia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained unchanged at 5.2 percent in November. WorkForce West Virginia says the number of unemployed state residents fell by 200… Read More

Inmate in Hot Water: Police Find Escapee Soaking in Hot Tub
By: Associated Press
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WAVERLY, Ohio (AP) – An escaped inmate is back in custody after being found soaking in a hot tub at an Ohio senior living community, still wearing her yellow jail… Read More

Party On Through to 2019 In Style With These Regional Events
By: Rachael Beardsley
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As 2018 draws to a close, area businesses and organizations are hosting a number of different parties to celebrate the past year and welcome in 2019. Check out the list… Read More

Top Tunes ’18: Todd Burge
Wow! 2018 has come and gone, and it’s about time we reflect on our favorite sounds of the past year. Leading up through the end of the year, WOUB Culture… Read More

Top Tunes ’18: Aaron Payne
By: Aaron Payne
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Wow! 2018 has come and gone, and it’s about time we reflect on our favorite sounds of the past year. Leading up through the end of the year, WOUB Culture… Read More

Congressional Paralysis Caused by Must Win Mentality & Non-Stop Campaigning
The consolidation of power in House of Representative leadership positions has spurred on the devolution of Congress from a “respected legislative institution to a body plagued by a win-at-all-costs mentality… Read More