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Afternoon 60 second audio update for August 3rd
By: Cheri Russo
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The Athens County Sheriff says criminals are making it easy for his deputies to catch them. Listen to your afternoon 60 second audio update here.
National Road Fires Investigated in Zanesville
By: Cheri Russo
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The Ohio State Fire Marshal's Office is investigating two fires set within 11 minutes of each other on National Road in Zanesville. Spokesman Shane Cartmill says one of the fires… Read More
Portsmouth Drug Sweep Nets 11 Arrests
By: Tim Sharp
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Eleven people were arrested Tuesday during a "drug sweep" throughout Portsmouth, according to a Portsmouth Police Department news release. Most of the charges were related to possession and/or trafficking of… Read More
Athens Sheriff: Criminals Are Making Job Easy
By: Cheri Russo
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The Athens County Sheriff says he hopes criminals keep making it easy on his guys. Pat Kelly says one of his deputies arrested a man last night after he dropped… Read More
Johnson and Gibbs help raise debt ceiling
Southeast Ohio Congressman Bill Johnson says his vote to raise the nation's debt limit yesterday "is the first step of a long journey to return America to sound fiscal health."… Read More
In Focus: Appalachian Boom in Bust Times
By: Chelsea Previs
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In Focus: Appalachian Boom in Bust Times Sustainable Farming in Southeast Ohio The greater Appalachian region has a personality of its own. Lush, rolling hills run throughout Southeast Ohio,… Read More
Gridiron Glory returns for 13th season
Gridiron Glory’s 13th season will bring high school football fans an all-new student crew and a more interactive way fans can keep tabs on their favorite teams. The live, 30-minute… Read More
OU Vice President of Student Affairs says party school ranking devalues degrees
Ohio University’s Vice President of Student Affairs says the party school ranking devalues the degrees students earn here. OU has been named the number one party school by the Princeton… Read More
OU Dean of Students reacts to party school ranking
Ohio University’s Dean of Students says he’s disappointed by the Princeton Review party school ranking because it’s not indicative of the overall experience at O.U. and it does not match… Read More
W.P. Snyder documentary “Saving the Snyder” available for purchase
Marietta’s W.P. Snyder steamboat is the subject of a documentary called “Saving the Snyder.” The program chronicles the Ohio Historical Society’s yearlong below decks restoration of the nearly 100-year boat…. Read More
WOUB and OU staff win Emmy awards
WOUB and OU staff received several Emmy® awards at the annual ceremony held by the Ohio Valley Regional Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) on… Read More
Gridiron Glory Returns for 13th Season
Gridiron Glory’s 13th season will bring high school football fans an all-new student crew and a more interactive way fans can keep tabs on their favorite teams. The live, 30-minute… Read More
The Jayhawks, Hot Tuna Headline Mountain Stage’s Return To Athens
NPR’s “Mountain Stage with Larry Groce” will return to Athens on Sunday, Oct. 9 for a live two-hour show. The 7 p.m. show will be held at the Templeton-Blackburn Alumni… Read More
WOUB and OU staff win Emmy® awards
WOUB and OU staff received several Emmy® awards at the annual ceremony held by the Ohio Valley Regional Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS)… Read More
Copperheads Clinch Regular Season Crown
This year's version of the Southern Ohio Copperheads has done something no other version has: clinch the regular season crown. With losses from the Hamilton Joes and Cincinnati Steam yesterday,… Read More
Nelsonville Hosts First Brick Festival
By: Cheri Russo
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Normally the phrase "beating your head against a brick wall" has a negative connotation. But, in Nelsonville, a group of people are celebrating the density of bricks. The first ever… Read More
One dead in Pike Co fire
The State Fire Marshall has investigators at the scene of a fatal fire on Beavercreek Road in Piketon. One person is confirmed dead. Another victim has been flown to Huntington… Read More
Morning audio update for July 13
Power coming back on after Monday storm. Missing man found, ok. Ohio has new school superintendent.
Lack of Support for Higher Education Blamed for Higher Student Costs
By: Tim Sharp, Tom Hodson
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The President of Ohio University’s Faculty Senate blames state government for the increasing student cost of higher education. Joe McLaughlin told WOUB News that higher tuition and fees at Ohio… Read More
Guernsey County body identified
A man found dead at Salt Fork Lake is a former doctor who had been experiencing legal problems. 52 year old John Gholl had his medical license revoked in April… Read More
OU capital projects waiting on state approval
A delay in capital appropriations from the state is making it difficult for Ohio University to finalize capital improvements for the upcoming year. Ohio University’s Chief Financial Officer Stephen Golding… Read More
Cuts announced at Athens County Job and Family Services
Athens County Job and Family Services is going to layoff 18 employees. An announcement today says state budget cuts are to blame. The department says seven other vacant positions will… Read More
Pomeroy man indicted on kidnapping charges
A Pomeroy man has been indicted on kidnapping charges. Prosecutors say 24 year old Joseph King took 20 year old Tiffany Rutter of Buchtel Monday night. The kidnapping was reported… Read More