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Slim Margin Puts Parkersburg Mayor On November Ballot
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It was close, but Mayor of Parkersburg Bob Newell will be a candidate for re-election in the November election. Newell defeated Democratic challenger Gerald Board by 99 votes in the… Read More
High Water Shuts Down Lawrence County Roads
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Three Lawrence County roads are closed Tuesdaydue to high standing water. The Ohio Department of Transportation has closed sections of State Routes 141, 217 and 650 until further notice. Authorities… Read More
Flooding To Blame In Elderly Woman’s Death
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An Amesville woman is dead after a flash flood swept her away. Athens County Sheriff Pat Kelly says an elderly couple was trying to make their way home late Friday… Read More
Sunpower Founder Honored With Patent Award
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An award meant to honor an Ohioan who has significantly impacted the state of Ohio through positive changes is going to the man behind an Athens-based power company. This year's… Read More
Athens County Sheriff Deputies Investigate Assault Of Buchtel Man
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Athens County deputies are investigating the assault of a 20-year-old man who was found in critical condition at a Chauncey residence on Wednesday. Sheriff Patrick Kelly says deputies found Harley… Read More
Armed Clown Robs Rehab Center
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A man dressed as a clown is being blamed for an armed robbery at a nursing home in Hurricane. Putnam County Sheriff's deputies say the robbery suspect was dressed from… Read More
More Than Half Of Portsmouth Arson Cases Solved
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A string of arsons has plagued the city of Portsmouth since the beginning of the year. There have been 24 suspicious fires. But on Tuesday there was light at… Read More
Free Safety Inspections For Boat Owners This Season
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PRACTICE STORY Free safety boat inspections are being held throughout May and June to kick off the summer boating season and to promote boat safety. These inspections are being held… Read More
Commission Approves Happy Valley Lots For WVU-P
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West Virginia University at Parkersburg is getting eight Happy Valley lots for its agricultural program. That's what the Wood County Commission approved Monday, after two weeks of discussion. People who… Read More
Ohio State Senator Tours OU Med School
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Ohio State Senator Lou Gentile (D-Steubenville) says there is a primary health care deficit in Ohio that needs to be addressed. Gentile visited Ohio University's Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine… Read More
School Closed To Honor Teacher Killed In Crash
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Newport Elementary School teachers and students will report at regular time on Tuesday following a day off to remember a 58-year-old teacher killed in an accident over the weekend. The… Read More
Portsmouth Couple Arrested After Crime Spree
By: Victoria Calderon, WOUB Staff Writer
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Scioto County sheriff's deputies are searching for stolen property following the arrests of a couple they say were behind a county-wide crime spree. Deputies arrested Matthew Jarrells, 31, and his… Read More
ODA Issues Health Alert That Urges Caution When Handing Pet Food
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The Ohio Department of Agriculture issues a health alert urging consumers to be cautious when handing pet foods after Diamond Pet Foods’ expended recall Thursday. On April 10, 2012,… Read More
Ross County Police Stop Hundreds Of Drivers During Crackdown
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Ross County law enforcement officers say they stopped hundreds of drivers for traffic violations during a police crackdown last week. According to numbers released Wednesday, there were 685 traffic stops… Read More
Food Banks Benefit From Hunter Harvest
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Food pantries across the state are benefiting from a successful season for deer hunters. According to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, sportsmen and women donated more than 100-thousand pounds… Read More
Teachers And Parents Pack Mason Co. Courtroom For Alleged Abuse Case
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The case involving a Mason County principal charged for felony child abuse on a school bus is being sent to a Grand Jury. Surveillance video from the bus led to… Read More
Man Leads Police On Multi-State Chase
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One man is behind bars after leading police on a car chase through two states. It started just before 4 a.m. Sunday in Kentucky, and continued through Ironton, Ohio. … Read More
Pleasantview Avenue To Close For Bypass Construction
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The City of Nelsonville and the Ohio Department of Transportation say they will close Pleasantview Avenue in Nelsonville to thru traffic beginning on Monday. The street will be closed for… Read More
Public Forum To Address Quality Of City Recreation Facilities And Programs
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The City of Athens Arts, Parks and Recreation will host a public forum Wednesday evening to discuss the quality of the department's facilities and programs. Paul Logue, Athens city planner,… Read More
Washington County Health Council Says Survey Results Are Alarming
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The majority of the information gathered in a survey of 800 people in Washington County is described as alarming. DeeAnn Gehlauf, Vice President of the Community Health Council, says the… Read More
Mason Co. Family Suing Principal For Alleged Abuse
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A principal in Mason County is accused of abusing an 11-year-old student on a school bus, and it was caught on camera. However, the principal's supporters say the video only… Read More
Rockslide Closes US 52 In Lawrence County
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A rockslide in Lawrence County Tuesday night has closed one of the westbound lanes of US 52 near the Ashland bridge. Coal Grove Police say about 30 feet of rock… Read More
Chemical Manufacturer Practices Worst Case Scenario Drills
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Preparing for the worst — that's the goal in the latest of a series of drills by Washington County chemical manufacturer Solvay Specialty Polymers. The Local Emergency Planning Committee requires… Read More
Layoffs Possible In Ironton Police Department
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The Ironton city budget is calling for cuts and layoffs to take effect in May. Five Ironton police officers and four civilian workers at the Police Department were among dozens… Read More
Award-Winning Author Talks About Public Schools And Democracy During OU Visit
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Educator and author Deborah Meier said to improve the education system, society should think about the purpose of education. “We should think about what it is we really want children… Read More
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