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Ohio University Administration Recommending Tuition Increase For Next School Year
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Ohio University President Roderick McDavis says he plans on recommending a 1.5 percent tuition and fee increase to the university’s Board of Trustees for the upcoming 2014-2015 academic year. In… Read More
Security Flaw Impacts Internet Security
By: Associated Press, Atish Baidya
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Passwords and other sensitive data are at risk after security researchers discovered a problem with an encryption technology used to securely transmit email, e-commerce transactions, social networking posts and other… Read More
Guaranteed Tuition Program Officially Approved By The State
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Ohio University officials say its guaranteed tuition and fee program has been approved by the Chancellor of the Ohio Board of Regents. In an email to the university community, President… Read More
Well-Known Athens Attorney Dies
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A well-known Athens attorney died suddenly Monday of unknown causes. Thomas Eslocker collapsed at his home was pronounced dead at 8:30 a.m. by doctors at the emergency room at O’Bleness… Read More
Parents Of Missing 21-Year-Old Speak Out, Hold Onto Hope
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The parents of a missing 21-year-old are holding on to hope and faith four days after their son went missing. Sam Wiater was reported missing Thursday night and his parents… Read More
Winter Storm Snarls Traffic, Leaves Thousands Without Power
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Ohio authorities say it will take days to clean up a massive traffic pileup that left three people dead after a winter storm swept through the state. At least 40… Read More
Fire Official: Stewart Street Fire Suspicious
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Fire officials say the fire that broke out in a house near Ohio University’s campus early Sunday morning is suspicious. According to the Athens Fire Department the fire started at… Read More
Wind – Flood Advisories Issued For Southeast Ohio
By: Atish Baidya, WOUB Staff Writer
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UPDATE 5:33 p.m. Hundreds of people in Ohio and West Virginia are still without power Friday evening after high winds and rain moved through the area in the morning. According… Read More
Special Commission To Consider Removal Of Kelly From Office
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The Ohio Supreme Court announced the appointment of a special three judge commission that will consider the suspension of Athens County Sheriff Pat Kelly. The three judges appointed to the… Read More
Former CNN Correspondent Soledad O’Brien Talks About Covering Race, Identity
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Award-winning journalist Soledad O'Brien will speak at Ohio University on Thursday as part of a multi-city speaking tour she started Tuesday. The event – called "Soledad O'Brien presents 'Black In… Read More
Equipment Failure Causing Heating Problems In Scripps Building On OU Campus
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Ohio University is advising the university community to expect cooler temperatures in the E.W. Scripps building after an “unexpected equipment failure.” In an email sent to the campus community Jay… Read More
Police Capture Suspect In Child Abduction Case
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Gahanna Police say the suspect in the abduction of a five-year old girl is in police custody. According to a news release the suspect was captured around 5 p.m. Investigators… Read More
More Snow Expected Sunday Morning
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UPDATE 11:54 a.m. Washington and Hocking counties are under level 2 snow emergencies. The Hocking County Sheriff reports numerous accidents and urges drivers to use caution on the roads. Athens… Read More
Ohio University Student Dies After Collapsing In Campus Gym
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An Ohio University student passed away Tuesday night after collapsing in the campus gym. University officials identified the student as Lei Han, 24. Han was an international student from China… Read More
Thousands Without Power As Ice Storm Pummels Area
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UPDATE 9:55 a.m. AEP Ohio crews are working to restore power to thousands of customers in Southeast Ohio Wednesday after the lastest blast of winter weather hit the region overnight…. Read More
Rep. Terry Johnson Announces Reelection Bid
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State Representative Terry Johnson (R-McDermott) says he’s running for a third term as representative of the 90th Ohio House District—which includes Adams and Scioto counties and parts of Lawrence County…. Read More
Digital Content Editor Speaks At Classroom Event
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WOUB Digital Content Editor Atish Baidya spoke with Ohio University journalism students Thursday. Baidya showed the upcoming journalists way to post stories to the WOUB.org website. "I was really honored… Read More
Frigid Weather A Business Boon For Area Bars
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Bars in Uptown Athens were getting anything but the cold shoulder from Ohio University students Monday night, out celebrating the so-called “#freezefest” after the university canceled classes Tuesday because of… Read More
Power Company Asking Customers To Conserve Electricity
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AEP Ohio crews are working to restore power to several hundred customers on a day when utility companies across 13 states are asking their customers to conserve electricity. According to… Read More
ODOT Crews Focusing On Freeze Prone Areas Ahead Of Sub-Zero Wind Chills
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Ohio Department of Transportation crews will focus on treating bridges, hills and areas prone to high wind ahead of sub-zero wind chills in the forecast for Monday night. ODOT District… Read More
Gov. Kasich Calling For One-Time Calamity Day Increase
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Ohio Governor John Kasich is calling on state lawmakers and education leaders to work together to help out school districts with the number of calamity days allowed by law. In… Read More
OU Closing Until Wednesday Morning Due To Extreme Cold
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UPDATE 12:47 p.m. Ohio University will be closed from 5 p.m. Monday until 5 a.m. Wednesday, according to posts to the university’s emergency notification page. Officials said residence halls, dining halls… Read More
Ohio Faces Freezing Temperatures After Snow Storm
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UPDATE 8:28 p.m. School districts across the region are cancelling or delaying classes ahead of sub-zero wind chill temperatures forecasted for Monday. Athens City Schools, Nelsonville-York City Schools, Alexander Local… Read More
Local School Districts Adjusting School Calendar Due To Winter Weather
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Local school districts are looking at two things ahead of another round of frigid winter weather, the forecast and the calendar. The early arrival of snow coupled with last month’s… Read More
Kasich Issues Emergency Energy Order
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Governor John Kasich issued a statewide energy emergency declaration over the weekend aimed at expediting shipments of propane gas. The expedited shipments will help with tight supplies due to the… Read More
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