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Ace Nation: Bulldogs complete sweep over Buckeyes
By: Gabbie Weil
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NELSONVILLE, Ohio (WOUB) – The Nelsonville-York Buckeyes hosted the Bloom-Carroll Bulldogs on Wednesday night. The Bulldogs swept the Buckeyes in a three-set matchup. The first set started out strong… Read More

Test scores in Kentucky show mixed results, including low performance in science
By: Associated Press
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Students in Kentucky achieved mixed results in statewide testing, with math scores improving among older students but across-the-board struggles in science raising concerns, the state reported… Read More

Two nominees for West Virginia governor agree to an Oct. 29 debate
By: Associated Press
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — The two major-party nominees for West Virginia governor said Tuesday they have agreed to participate in a debate. The debate between Democrat Steve Williams and Republican… Read More

Athens City Commission on Disabilities members call out the city for lack of accessibility
By: Jack Greene
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Athens, OHIO (WOUB) – Members of the Athens City Commission on Disabilities say the city’s work to address accessibility issues is “a systematic failure.” Commission Chair Davey McNelly told the… Read More

Ohio Football bowl projections: Where the Bobcats are predicted to play ahead of Week 6
By: Grant Kiefer
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — While the Ohio Bobcats (3-2, 1-0 MAC) have a bye week, the team is halfway to bowl eligibility. All the Bobcats need are three more wins over… Read More

After a shooting in Georgia, lawmaker wants Ohio to require panic buttons in schools
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — A Republican state lawmaker is proposing a bill to require panic buttons in schools, as were used at a high school in Georgia where… Read More

Still need to register to vote? Here’s your guide to being prepared at the polls
By: Kendall Crawford | The Ohio Newsroom
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CINCINNATI (The Ohio Newsroom) — To cast a vote in the upcoming November election, Ohioans need to register to vote by Oct. 7. With the deadline less than a week… Read More

Old newspaper boxes are being used to distribute the overdose reversal drug Narcan
By: Leah Willingham | AP
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — For decades, Jeff Card’s family company was known for manufacturing the once ubiquitous tin boxes where people could buy newspapers on the street. Today, reach into… Read More

Here’s how Ohio county fairs are becoming more inclusive
By: Erin Gottsacker | The Ohio Newsroom
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COSHOCTON, Ohio (The Ohio Newsroom) — Kenton Wilson loves animals, so the county fair is right up the 12-year-old’s alley. But in past fairs, he hasn’t been able to show… Read More

The Leader from Louisville: Meela Kopp Shines in Many Ways for Ohio Field Hockey
By: Darayus Sethna
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Hard working. Dedicated. Passionate. Just a few words to describe graduate student Meela Kopp of the Ohio University Field Hockey team. When she is not suited… Read More

Habitat for Humanity needs more volunteers to help build homes
By: Alison Patton
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GLOUSTER, Ohio (WOUB) — Jessica Brown has been living at her mother’s house with her three kids for about two years. Their new house is almost finished. “Hopefully, if things… Read More

A 250-year-old mystery could be a ‘musical-true crime’ story in “Mozart’s Sister” on SECRETS OF THE DEAD – Oct. 9 at 10 pm
SECRETS OF THE DEAD “Mozart’s Sister” Wednesday, October 9 at 10:00 pm Maria Anna Mozart was a musical prodigy just like her younger brother Wolfgang. Although the children… Read More