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![Two students interview former Meigs County Sheriff Keith Wood in his office.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/jail-live-e1510118036175-900x422.jpg)
A former Meigs County sheriff is accused of theft and other crimes involving the withdrawal of public funds for personal use
By: WOUB News Team
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) – A former Meigs County Sheriff has been indicted by a grand jury on charges related to taking public fund for personal use. Keith Wood… Read More
![Remnants of the COVID-19 Pandemic are seen in Athens, Ohio, on Tuesday, July 13, 2021. [Joseph Scheller | WOUB]](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/071321_CovidStock_0274-scaled-e1626730172468-900x422.jpg)
One COVID-related death has been reported in Athens County, along with 83 new cases for February 3-9
By: Aaron Payne
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 157 total deaths related to COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after one was added to the total Thursday. The county… Read More
![Trimble Senior Sophia Ives tries for a rebound in a game against the Chillicothe Cavaliers](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Sophia_Ives--900x422.png)
Trimble Lady Tomcats fall to Chillicothe in final regular season matchup
By: Cameron Knupp
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The Trimble Lady Tomcats fell at home to the Chillicothe Cavaliers in their final regular season matchup of the year. The Cavaliers were in control from the opening tip. They… Read More
![Waterford Senior Madi Hiener prepares to throw the ball against the Fort Frye Lady Cadets](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Madi_Hiener-900x422.png)
Fort Frye Cadets hold off Waterford Wildcats in last seconds
By: Stephen Koroly
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Waterford, Ohio (WOUB) – This game was an absolute battle. Fort Frye held off the Wildcats in the end to come away with a tough 32-30 win. Fort Frye came… Read More
![Federal Hocking Senior Tiffany Allen moves against a Huntington player](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Tiffany_Allen-900x422.png)
Federal Hocking Lady Lancers take down Huntington at home in late season win.
By: Gavin Carrig
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(Stewart, OH) WOUB– The Lady Lancers of Federal Hocking set to do battle with the visiting Huntington Huntsmen in an out of conference matchup Wednesday night in Stewart. There was… Read More
![A cropped image of the flyer for Appalachian Understudies' Uplifting Diversity weekend. The flyer has a picture of a cabin in the woods on it.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/326352007_484108413891902_31131910363876454_n-900x422.jpg)
Free student tickets available for Appalachian Understories’ Uplifting Diversity Weekend Tour
ATHENS, Ohio – Discover the rich and vibrant history of Stewart, Ohio and surrounding communities. Throughout this weekend experience, we embrace the often uncomfortable and tragic parts of our history,… Read More
![Amy Sutherly gathers signatures to put a referendum of HB6 on the 2020 November ballot. She has a brace around her wrist saying she sustained the injury after a counter petitioner hit her.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/download-2-2-e1675954568391-900x422.webp)
An FBI witness says FirstEnergy paid private investigators to follow anti-bailout petitioners
By: Andy Chow | Statehouse News Bureau
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CINCINNATI (Statehouse News Bureau) — The investigation into a $61 million bribery scheme revealed that FirstEnergy paid for private investigators to follow petitioners who were trying to gather enough signatures… Read More
![ONG 52nd Civil Support Team members prepare to enter an incident area to assess remaining hazards with a lightweight inflatable decontamination system (LIDS) in East Palestine, Ohio, Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/AP23039499395898-e1675954099411-900x422.jpg)
Officials say the air near Ohio train derailment is safe for residents to return home
By: Associated Press
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EAST PALESTINE, Ohio (AP) — Evacuated residents can return to the Ohio village where crews burned toxic chemicals after a train derailment five days ago near the Pennsylvania state line… Read More
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WOUB Senior Spotlight: Payton Szymczak
By: Andre Norrils
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Payton Szymczak is currently a weather forecaster and reporter for WOUB’s NewsWatch Payton Szymczak, a journalism news and information major, came to Ohio University not knowing exactly what she wanted… Read More