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Meigs Murder Suspect Arraigned
By: Curtis Feder
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POMEROY, Ohio (WOUB) – A West Virginia man was arraigned today in relation to the killing of former Wahama High School football star and Meigs County resident Kane Roush. Jaquan… Read More
Community Seeks Justice For Kane
By: Curtis Feder
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POMEROY, Ohio (WOUB) – On Easter morning Mason, WV and Pomeroy, OH suffered a great loss. Former Wahama High School football star Kane Roush, 25, died following numerous gunshot wounds. … Read More
Athens County Cracking Down On Traffic Violations
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – The Athens County Sheriff’s Office announced it will crack down harder on traffic violations in June. “Many Americans believe they won’t be ticketed if they drive… Read More
Former President’s Wife Weighs In On Hocking College Issues
The wife of former Hocking College President Ron Erickson is speaking out for the first time on the events that have taken place over the past few months. Nancy Erickson… Read More
PUCO To Hold Electric Aggregation Information Session
With opt-out letters now in the mail regarding the voter-approved electric aggregation program in Athens County, several residents are likely to have questions about the program. The Public Utilities Commission… Read More
Educating Students On Today’s Hot Topics
In a society where there is 24/7 media coverage on current news events, it is often difficult for adults, let alone middle school students, to form their own opinions on… Read More
Electric Aggregation Contracts Finalized
SOPEC PRESS RELEASE – Members of the Southeast Ohio Public Energy Council could see a change in the cost of their energy thanks to an electric aggregation partnership. Southeast Ohio… Read More
OU Student To Run For Nelsonville Council
An Ohio University student says he will run for Nelsonville City Council next year. Taylor Sappington, 23, says he is currently circulating petitions and plans to run for an at-large… Read More
Same-Sex Divorce Vacated Because Marriage Legally Invalid
An Athens County judge vacated a ruling Thursday that inadvertently allowed the divorce decree of a same-sex couple. The decision was vacated, the judge said, because the marriage itself was… Read More
Tax, Charter-School Reforms On Kasich’s 2015 Agenda
Gov. John Kasich says he plans to push back even harder against political adversaries during his second term, as he tries to further reduce Ohio's income tax, enact restrictions on… Read More
ACLU Wants Religion Out Of Ohio Mentorship Program
A leading civil-rights organization is objecting to a religious requirement attached to $10 million in new Ohio educational mentorship grants. In a letter Wednesday to Gov. John Kasich and Superintendent… Read More
Former Commissioner Charged With Stealing More Than $8,000 From Youth League
The former commissioner of the Trimble Twp. Youth League has been charged with stealing more than $8,000 from the organization. Chad A. Warren, 39, of Glouster, pleaded innocent Wednesday in… Read More
Tomblin Will Not Declare Dec. 26 A Holiday
A spokesman for Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin says the governor has no plans to officially declare a state holiday for the Friday after Christmas. Christmas falls on a Thursday this… Read More
Ohio’s High Court Upholds Traffic Camera Enforcement
The Ohio Supreme Court has again upheld use of traffic camera enforcement by the state's municipalities. A lower court agreed with a ticketed motorist's contention that Toledo overstepped its authority… Read More
Marshall University’s President Stephen J. Kopp Dies Suddenly
Stephen J. Kopp, who oversaw $200 million in new buildings and renovations over nearly a decade as president of Marshall University, has died. The Huntington, West Virginia, university announced Kopp’s… Read More
Man Who First Acquitted On Insanity Defense Dies
Billy Milligan, believed to be the first person to use a multiple personality disorder in an insanity defense, has died at age 59. His sister says Milligan had cancer and… Read More
The Ohio House Has Much To Consider Before Wrapping
Bills legalizing consumer fireworks, providing confidentiality for lethal injection drug companies, and requiring parental permission for teen tanning are among those poised for final action as Ohio's two-year legislative session… Read More
Details Of Criminal Charges Against Pat Kelly Released
The charges that led to the allegation that suspended Athens County Sheriff Patrick Kelly engaged in a pattern of corrupt activity were laid out by his prosecutors in a document… Read More
Flu Warnings Comes With Child’s Death
Ohio's health department is confirming the first flu-related pediatric death of the flu season. The department says a 15-year-old girl from Ironton in southern Ohio died on Nov. 29 after… Read More
AHS Student Now Located By Authorities
UPDATE: 11:30 Devin Smith has now been located by the Athens County Sheriff's Department. Athens High School 12th grade student Devin Smith is missing. Right now, there is little information… Read More
Public Records Training To Be Offered Online
Public officials and others can now take an online training course to learn about Ohio's open records and open meeting laws. Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine said Monday the three-hour,… Read More
State Looking At Reducing Pot Driving Penalty
Ohio lawmakers are taking early steps toward lifting Ohio's driving penalties for marijuana possession. A resolution scheduled for a possible committee vote Tuesday declares the Legislature's opposition to a 1990… Read More
Wanted: Volunteer Gardeners In West Virginia
The state is looking for gardeners who want to tend to flower beds at the Capitol Complex in Charleston next year. The program assigns specific areas to nonprofit community and… Read More
Back-To-School Tax Holiday Heads To Kasich
Ohio back-to-school shoppers would get a three-day reprieve from Ohio's sales tax under a bill headed to Gov. John Kasich's desk. The measure cleared the Republican-controlled Ohio Legislature last week…. Read More
WV Panel Releases Suggestions On Chemical Spill Law
A West Virginia panel is suggesting a new tax credit, $12.2 million in extra funding and other tweaks to a law that responded to a January chemical spill. The Public… Read More
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