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Lawmakers Urge Senate To Act On Sex Predator Bill
By: Associated Press
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A group of lawmakers is calling on the Senate to pass a bill to keep sexual predators out of schools, saying the added security checks on teachers, coaches and bus… Read More
WV Home Rule Cities To Be Announced October 6th
By: Associated Press
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Twenty-two West Virginia cities will find out next month whether they will participate in the state's home rule program. The cities are vying for 16 new slots in the program…. Read More
Ohio Dems Propose Early Voting Plan After Ruling
By: Associated Press
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Democrats in the Ohio Senate say local boards of elections should have the flexibility to set their own early voting schedules following a federal court decision. Last week, U.S. District… Read More
West Virginia To Increase Commercial Vehicle Inspection
By: Associated Press
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The West Virginia Public Service Commission plans to increase commercial vehicle inspections on roads considered as high crash areas. The PSC said Tuesday that the one-year enforcement effort will be… Read More
Youth Psychiatric Facility Planned In Charleston
By: Associated Press
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A residential psychiatric treatment facility for children is expected to open in Charleston early next year. Highland Hospital plans to open the 24-bed facility in its original building in… Read More
500 Customers left without power near The Plains
By: Krista Frost
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Power has finally been restored to over 500 people who were left in the dark for hours. According to American Electiric Power, this took place near The Plains last… Read More
Invoice Scams Target Local Schools
By: Sarah Hawley | Athens Messenger staff reporter
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Scams can target anyone — even local school districts — as has become evident over the past week. On Friday, the Ohio Attorney General’s Office set out an advisory warning… Read More
Stuart’s To Host Crown Prince Of Afrobeat
By: Mark Hellenberg
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Several times a year, Stuart’s Opera House teams up with Ohio University’s Performing Arts Series, African Studies Program and Arts for Ohio to present performances by outstanding African artists. This Thursday, Nigerian musician Seun Kuti, the son of acclaimed afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti, will perform at Stuart's with his late father’s band, Egypt 80.
VIDEO: Steampunk Spectacle At ARTS/West
By: Nicole Schneider
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The second annual Steampunk Spectacle kicked off its weekend-long activities last Friday at ARTS/West, featuring dance performances, vendors and an art exhibit. WOUB student Nicole Schneider files this report.
Ohio And West Virginia Receive Funds From $60 Million Navigator Grants
By: Associated Press
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The federal government is awarding more than $2.6 million in grants to organizations that will help enroll Ohioans in the federal health insurance marketplace. The U.S. Department of Health… Read More
Ohio Seeks Expedited Appeal In Early Voting Case
By: Associated Press
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Ohio officials are seeking speedy work from a federal appeals court as they try to reverse a judge's order that affects the state's early voting schedule this fall. Last… Read More
Electrical Power Restored to 2,000+ with Outages
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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Power was restored to The Plains around 12:45 a.m. Tuesday morning. According to AEP Ohio, more than 2,000 people were without power after an outage Monday night. AEP Ohio said… Read More
By The Numbers: A Closer Look At Parkersburg’s Historic Win No. 800
By: Eli Burris
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Editor's Note: On Aug. 29, the Parkersburg Big Reds defeated the Warren Warriors 41-22 on the road. But the win had a bigger meaning to the Big Reds than just… Read More
Ohio Testing Samples For Uncommon Virus Sickening Children Across Midwest
By: Paola Santiago
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The Centers For Disease Control and Prevention will be testing samples from at least one Ohio children's hospital for an uncommon virus officials believe could be causing severe respiratory illnesses… Read More
ACLU Seeking Ruling Over Ohio Budget Abortion Rules
By: Associated Press
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The American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio is pushing for a hearing and summary ruling in a lawsuit over abortion-related provisions contained in Ohio's two-year budget. The court filing on… Read More
Ohio Legislature Allowed To Join In Appeal Of Ruling In Early Voting Case
By: Associated Press
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A federal judge says the Ohio Legislature can join the state in appealing his ruling on early voting changes in the swing state. U.S. District Judge Peter Economus granted a… Read More
WV Governor Adjusts Storage Tank Law
By: Associated Press
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Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin is planning administrative fixes instead of a special session to adjust a law regulating aboveground storage tanks. Tomblin spokesman Chris Stadelman says the governor won't call… Read More
OU Performing Arts Series Bringing Broadway, Comedy, Music to Campus
The 2014-15 Ohio University Performing Arts and Concert Series kicks off this week and continues through the spring, bringing Broadway performances, comedy, acrobatics, music and more to the Athens campus…. Read More
Poling Gets First Career MAC Weekly
By: Patrick Klinger
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Following Ohio's loss to the Kentucky Wildcats on Saturday, Bobcat redshirt freshman linebacker, Quentin Poling, has been named the Mid-American Conference East Division Defensive Player of the Week. In the… Read More
Ohio Earns Win Over Eastern Kentucky
By: Kellen Becoats
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The Ohio soccer team fought its way to a chippy 2-0 win over Eastern Kentucky for its first home win of the season on Sunday, Sept. 7. “I think that… Read More
WOUB News Update: Read And Be Informed
By: Tori Knueven
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It's lunch time and the news is already booming. If you don't have time to look through the full story, here's a summary of today's news. Hundreds are being sent… Read More
Chemical Company Could Abandon Site Without Cleanup
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A bankruptcy judge is concerned that a chemical company may abandon the site of a massive January spill without cleaning it up. Judge Ronald Pearson expressed the concern in an… Read More
PHOTOS: 2014 Steampunk Spectacle
By: Athens Messenger staff reports, Yi-Ke Peng
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Athens' second annual Steampunk Spectacle was held over the weekend, featuring artwork, dance performances, games and workshops at ARTS/West and the Athens Public Library, plus a masquerade ball at Central Venue.
We hope you enjoy these photos by WOUB's Yi-Ke Peng and Brooke Herbert Hayes.
Perry County Judge Facing Hit And Run Charges
By: Bill Rockwell | Perry County Tribune staff reporter
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Perry County Court Judge Dean Wilson is facing OVI and hit/skip charges following a Sunday evening accident involving a Columbus city bus. A report from the Columbus Police Department states… Read More
Anti-Fracking Billboards Along U.S. Route 36 Coming Down
By: Associated Press
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An Ohio man who uses a biblical reference and a statement against "poisoned waters" on billboards near two wells for disposal of gas-drilling wastewater says the messages are coming down…. Read More
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