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Athens Children Services Sees Rise in Drug-Related Foster Cases
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The students of WOUB News’ Investigative Unit are looking into the heroin epidemic of Southeast Ohio. This article is the fourth in a series of stories chronicling the situation and… Read More

Athens Children Services Sees Rise in Drug-Related Foster Cases
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The students of WOUB News’ Investigative Unit are looking into the heroin epidemic of Southeast Ohio. This article is the fourth in a series of stories chronicling the situation and… Read More

Sarah Grace Wins 94th Representative Democratic Seat
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Democratic candidate Sarah Grace has unofficially won the 94th District House of Representative seat, defeating rival Eddie Smith with 57 percent of the vote. A cheerful crowd of Athens democrats… Read More

Frigid Weather Doesn’t Discourage MLK Marchers
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The frigid seven-degree weather did not stop students and Athens community members from participating in a silent march to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr…. Read More

Ohio Women’s Basketball Headed To Tempe For NCAA Tournament
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“OU OH YEAH” was the chant Ohio Women’s basketball players and fans screamed when hearing the Bobcats will be traveling to Tempe, Arizona for their first game of the NCAA… Read More

Morrison-Gordon Elementary Shows Support For Athens Bulldogs
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"B-U-L-L-D-O-G-S, we are the Bulldogs, oh yes, and we are the best" is the chant Morrison-Gordon Elementary School students belted out on the side of the Route 56 to support… Read More

Athens Start-Up Weekend Kicks Off Friday
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Start Up Weekend in Athens kicks off this weekend. The 54-hour event is open to anyone in the Southeast Ohio community, and is an opportunity for participants to come together… Read More

Student Senate Will Now Hold Bi-Weekly Meetings
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Ohio University's Student Senate passed a resolution changing the schedule for the rest of the semester. General Body meetings will now take place every two weeks. When the general body… Read More

Sunday Hunting On Private Land Is Legal In Mason County
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Sunday hunting on private land is now legal in Mason County, West Virginia. According to unofficial results, 3,961 voters approved Sunday hunting while 2,919 voted against it. Roane County was… Read More

Mason County Hunters Await Sunday Hunting Decision
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Voters in Mason County, West Virginia will decide the fate of Sunday Hunting on private lands. If it passes, hunters like RF Stein of Mason county could spend their entire weekend… Read More

Project DAWN Aims At Saving Lives
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Athens City-Council Health Department offically launched Project DAWN on Thursday. Ohio is facing an opiod overdose epidemic, and in the last 10 years in Athens county, there have been an average… Read More

Athens Responds to Ebola
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While the state of Ohio prepares and takes precautions by increasing the state's supply of personal, protective equipment for health care providers, Dr. James Gaskell, Athens City County Health commissioner… Read More

Bob Evans Farm Festival Kicks Off
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A soggy, muddy morning didn't stop people from attending the first day of the 44th annual Bob Evans Farm Festival in Gallia county. The event kicked off 11 a.m. Friday… Read More

Ohio University Campus Prepares For Homecoming Parade
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As the Homecoming Weekend approaches, the construction on campus continues. Ohio University's annual Homecoming Parade celebrating "The Bobcat Family Reunion" is Saturday at 10 a.m. Construction projects have been going… Read More

Nelsonville Planning and Development Committee To Discuss ATV Use In Town
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The Nelsonville City Council Planning and Development Committee will hold a meeting in Council Chambers on Monday, October 13 at 6:00 p.m. to discuss ATV's in town. The public… Read More

Nelsonville Street Committee To Discuss Traffic Signal Removal In Town
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Nelsonville City Council has announced The Street Committee will conduct a meeting on Friday, October 10, at 10:00 a.m. in Council Chambers. The public is invited and encouraged to… Read More

Ohio University Parents’ Weekend Kicks Off Friday
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After the first, five, long weeks of the semester, students and their parents will finally be reunited. Ohio University Parents' Weekend kicks off Friday. The campus is gering up for… Read More

WOUB News Digest: Read and Be Informed
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Here's a look at some stories making headlines this afternoon: OU Student Charged With Filing False Report According to a press release, OUPD charged Karsten Vullemot with Making a… Read More

Athens County Public Library Asks For 1-Mil 5 Year Levy
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For the first time since its founding in 1935, the Athens County Public Library is asking for money. The 1-mil, five year levy will be on the November 4th ballot…. Read More

West Union Street Closure
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Drivers along West Union Street can expect traffic and delays throughout the week due to the continuation of work on service line connections. The westbound lane of West Union Street… Read More

WOUB News Update: Read and Be Informed
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Here's a look at some of the stories making headlines this afternoon: Athens County Library Is Seeking A Levy For The First Time Public Libraries in Athens County are seeking… Read More

Marzec Says Four Students Arrested “Were Only Silencing Others”
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Ohio University Student Senate President Megan Marzec says the arrest of four students at Wednesday's meeting could have been avoided. "The students were not arrested for speaking," Marzec said. "They… Read More

Ohio University’s Ping Recreation Center To Hire High School Students
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Starting this semester, Ohio University's Ping Recreation Center is employing high school students. Local high schoolers will not be given permanent working hours, but instead, will mainly pick up shifts… Read More

Ohio University Celebrates Opening Of Dublin Campus
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The Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine officially opened the doors of its newest campus. The Ohio University Marching 110 joined students, faculty, and dignataries for the official opening… Read More

ITS Day Teaches Students Financial and Computer Information
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Ohio University's School of Information and Telecommunication Systems presented information about security on Thursday. The school's annual ITS day was held in Baker Center Conference Rooms. The series titled, "Security… Read More