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Ohio Women’s Soccer Falls To Northern Kentucky
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – After a hot start to the season, the Ohio women’s soccer team lost their second match in a row Thursday to Northern Kentucky. Ohio dominated possession and created a flurry of chances early on. Sophomore midfielder Isabella Ginocchi got multiple looks at goal from the top of the box but failed… Read More

Glouster Man Sentenced For Involvement In Drug Ring
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GLOUSTER, Ohio (WOUB) – A man in Glouster was sentenced to five to seven and a half years in prison for his involvement in leading a drug ring in and around the Glouster and Perry County areas. Roger Rutter, 51, was indicted in March for charges of engaging in corrupt activity and aggravated possession of… Read More

Nelsonville Police Officer Killed While Responding To Call
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NELSONVILLE, Ohio (WOUB) — A Nelsonville police officer was killed Tuesday afternoon in a car accident. At around 2:26 p.m., the Nelsonville Police Department received a call about reported gunshots, according to a news release. While the police cruiser was on its way to the scene with its siren lights on, it got into a three-way… Read More

Man Charged With Two Murders After Bodies Of Missing Campers Found
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McCONNELSVILLE, Ohio (WOUB) – A Morgan County man was arrested early Tuesday morning after the bodies of two missing campers were found in the woods. Brian Weimert, 43, was charged with two counts of aggravated murder. The two victims were from the Pickaway County area and traveled to Morgan County to camp at the equine… Read More

Meigs Murder Suspect Arraigned
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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 Hall, 21, from Charleston, WV, was extradited to Ohio to face charges for Roush’s death. Hall has been charged with aggravated murder, an unclassified felony,… Read More

Ohio Legislature Considers Reform Of State’s Bail System
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A bill pending in the Ohio State Legislature would result in far fewer people sitting in jail because they cannot afford to post bail. Under the current bail system, a bond amount is set based on the crime. Those who can pay the bond can await their trial at home, while… Read More

Athens Law Enforcement To Receive New High-Tech Training
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Students and staff at Ohio University have collaborated with local law enforcement to create a new de-escalation training program for their officers. This immersive program will be used by the Athens County Sheriff’s Office and the Athens and Ohio University police departments. Officers will undergo training in a different style than… 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 within a ‘buffer zone’ above the posted speed limit. But now law enforcement will be targeting and ticketing speeding drivers,” according to a release from… Read More