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Wildfire Forces OU Alum To Evacuate Colorado Home
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A 1978 Ohio University graduate is among the approximately 38,000 Colorado residents who were forced to evacuate their homes this week as the worst wildfire in the state's history continues… Read More
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Federal Authorities Investigate White Powder Discovered By OU Employee
By: Megan Moseley, Taylor Mirfendereski
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UPDATE 11:40 p.m. Initial tests by first responders determined the white powder contained in an envelope an Ohio University employee opened was not harmful. OU Police Chief Andrew Powers says… Read More
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OU Alum Seeks To Inspire Others In Wake Of Boston Tragedy
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An Ohio University alumna who crossed the finish line of the Boston Marathon within seconds of the first of two deadly explosions says she is coping with the trauma by… Read More
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Former OU Professor Awakened By Boston Shootout
By: Megan Moseley, Taylor Mirfendereski
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A former Ohio University professor says he was awakened by the sound of police sirens and gun shots that led to the death of an MIT police officer and one… Read More
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Boston Bombings Motivate Shift In Competitive Sport
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For former Ohio University student track athlete Craig Leon and thousands of runners like him, the morning of April 15 was the perfect day to compete in a world-renowned race. … Read More
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OU Trustees Approve Tuition Increases For Next Academic Year
By: Atish Baidya, Michael Locklear, Taylor Mirfendereski
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UPDATE 4/19/13, 6:32 PM: Ohio University trustees have approved an undergraduate tuition increase for the upcoming academic year. The Board of Trustees met Friday at Ohio University's Athens campus. The… Read More
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Thunderstorm Watch Issued For Southeast Ohio
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The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for much of Southeast Ohio. The watch is in effect until 11 p.m. Tuesday. Counties in the watch area include… Read More
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OU Grad Witnesses Boston Marathon Bombings
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A 2003 graduate of Ohio University says she was in a neighboring building when two bombs exploded at the finish line of the Boston Marathon on Monday. In an audio… Read More
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Athens Runners Reported Safe After Fatal Marathon Blasts
By: Associated Press, Atish Baidya, Taylor Mirfendereski
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UPDATE 7:02 p.m. Two Ohio University staff members, a former OU men’s track student-athlete and the owner of a local Chinese restaurant were running in the Boston Marathon where spectators… Read More
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OU Police Search For Brown Hall Burglary Suspect
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Ohio University police officers are searching for a college-aged male who could be connected to a breaking and entering incident at an OU dorm early Wednesday morning. According to an… Read More
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Man Accused Of Setting Fires At OU Dorm Pleads Not Guilty
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A 19-year-old acccused of setting several fires inside an Ohio University residence hall in Feburary has pleaded not guilty to arson. Charles Pierce, of Milan, OH appeared before Judge Michael… Read More
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Shifflet Sentenced To Five Years In Prison
By: Megan Moseley, Taylor Mirfendereski
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UPDATE 5:07 p.m. A Glouster man convicted of gross sexual imposition with a child under the age of 13 will spend five consecutive years in prison. Thomas Shifflet, 76, was sentenced… Read More
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Zanesville Man Sentenced In Cambridge Double Murder Case
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A judge has decided that a Zanesville man charged in connection with the shooting deaths of two men near Cambridge will spend 15 years in prison. Tyler Burrell, 23, of… Read More
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OU Police Search For Attempted Aggravated Robbery Suspect
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Ohio University police officers are searching for a male suspect believed to be involved in the attempted aggravated robbery of a female on Tuesday. The OU Police Department received a… Read More
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OU Provost Named Finalist In Wisconsin University Chancellor Search
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Ohio University's Executive Vice President and Provost has been named one of five finalists for the position of chancellor at The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. The chair of a 21-membered… Read More
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Chillicothe Man Arrested On Child Pornography Charges
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A Chillicothe man in jail Wednesday facing child pornography charges, and Ohio's top law enforcer is warning the community that some victims may be local children. Attorney General Mike Dewine… Read More
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ACLU Of Ohio Files Lawsuit Over Jesus Portrait
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UPDATE 6:17 PM A Southeast Ohio school district is now facing a lawsuit over the district's refusal to remove a portrait of Jesus hanging in the city's middle school. The… Read More
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Inman Sentenced To Life In Prison Without Parole
By: Atish Baidya, Taylor Mirfendereski
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UPDATE 4:16 PM A Southeast Ohio man accused of strangling his daughter-in-law with a zip tie and dumping her body in a septic tank will spend life in prison without… Read More
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Winter Weather Advisory Issued For Region Starting Saturday
By: Atish Baidya, Taylor Mirfendereski
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UPDATE 12:30 p.m. All of Southeast Ohio and parts of West Virginia are under a winter weather advisory until 10 a.m. Sunday. According to the National Weather Service the advisory includes Athens, Morgan,… Read More
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Woman Recounts Rescuing Dog From Well
By: Taylor Mirfendereski, WOUB Contributing Writer
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UPDATE 6:10 PM An Ohio University professor who became trapped inside a well after attempting to rescue a dog Thursday says she does not regret her decision to rapell into… Read More
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Governor Discusses Education Funding Formula At Town Hall
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Gov. John Kasich and state education leaders fielded online questions Thursday evening about the state's newly unveiled school funding formula at a town hall meeting in Columbus. Kasich revealed his… Read More
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OU Police Chief: Armed Robbery Suspect Not Likely In Athens
By: Atish Baidya, Taylor Mirfendereski
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UPDATE 7:50 PM Ohio University's police chief says it is unlikely that the armed robbery suspect responsible for the university's closure Wednesday is still in the Athens area. Chief Andrew Powers… Read More
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Summer Food Program For Needy Children Gets Boost In Funding
By: Associated Press, Taylor Mirfendereski
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UPDATE: 10:21 AM Gov. John Kasich has authorized spending up to $1.5 million more to help feed needy children during the summer when they aren't getting free lunches at school. The… Read More
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High Water And Flooding Causing Road Closures
By: Atish Baidya, Taylor Mirfendereski, WOUB Contributing Writer
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UPDATE 1/31/13 @ 10:25 a.m. The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is reporting portions of several state routes in Southeast Ohio are closed or restricted due to high water or… Read More
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Ohio CPAs To Prepare Free Tax Returns For Deployed Troops
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Deployed military service members who permanently reside in Ohio are eligible to receive free tax preparation assistance this tax season. Through the Ohio Society of CPAs' Operation CPA program, about… Read More
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