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Hocking President Says School Meets Commission Requirements
The president of Hocking College says the school is not in accreditation trouble, despite receiving deficient ratings in three of five areas by the Higher Learning Commission. President Ron Erickson… Read More
Ohio Highway Patrol Investigating Police Impersonator
The Ohio Highway Patrol wants to know who was in a white Crown Victoria that pulled over a woman near Ironton a few weeks ago. Troopers say several people are… Read More
Athens Foundation Hosts Grant Writing Workshop
Applicants hoping to receive a grant from the Athens Foundation this spring will notice changes in the application. A workshop will be held today from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m…. Read More
Fatal Fire Under Investigation In McArthur
One man is dead following a morning fire in Vinton County along U.S. Route 50. The Ohio State Fire Marshal continues to investigate the structure fire. Firefighters with the… Read More
Ohio University President Reacts To State Of The State Speech
Ohio University President Roderick McDavis wants to create more jobs in Athens. Job creation was a key point in McDavis' reaction to Governor John Kasich's State of the State speech… Read More
Solid Waste District Future Up In The Air
The future of the Athens-Hocking Solid Waste District is still unclear. The board met today for the first time since Athens County Commissioners announced that they are considering splitting from… Read More
O’Bleness Joins OhioHealth Stroke Network
One Athens hospital is now connected to larger, Columbus-based partners to serve the region's stroke victims faster. As part of O’Bleness Hospital’s public relations overhaul, the facility has joined the… Read More
OU Application Numbers Set Record
Ohio University is setting a new record for the number of applications it is receiving this year. The university has already surpassed the record of 14,000 applications, which was set… Read More
Gallipolis Man Dies In Crash
The Gallipolis post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating the cause of a fatal car crash on Mill Creek Road in Gallia County last night. It happened about… Read More
OU President’s Chief Of Staff To Lead Athens Chamber Board
An Ohio University administrator is now taking on a second job as chairwoman of the board of directors of the Athens Area Chamber of Commerce. Becky Watts, chief of staff… Read More
Athens Co. Joining Discussion About Foster Care Issues
Children's agencies in Ohio are being asked to talk more about children held up in foster care. Attorney General Mike Dewine led a panel discussion recently in hopes of starting… Read More
Athens Co. Prosecutor Makes Inmates Pay Up
The Athens County Prosecutor's Office has collected more jail restitution money in the last month than in the past year. The reason for this increase is that Prosecutor Keller… Read More
Afternoon Audio Update For February 1
Tickets are available for the annual State of the State address. Listen to your audio update here.
OU Film Professor Wins Raindance Award
An Ohio University film professor has received worldwide acclaim for his latest feature film. Professor Rajko Grlic’s feature novelty film, Just Between Us, won Best International Feature at the Raindance… Read More
Conflicting Groups Discuss Fracking With Athens County Commissioners
Various groups of Athens County residents met with commissioners this morning to discuss ways to regulate fracking. Commissioners are trying to form an advisory committee meant to find common ground… Read More
Meigs County Escaped Inmate Captured
Meigs County Sheriff Robert Beegle says an inmate who escaped Monday afternoon was caught that evening. David McDaniel, 27, escaped during a shift change. He was caught in Middleport, which… Read More
GoBus To Make Stops In Ohio Valley
A federally-funded busing program will now be making stops in Marietta and Parkersburg. Go Bus will make its rounds in the Ohio Valley starting February 1, 2012. Stops include Front… Read More
Inmate Escapes Jail During Shift Change
An inmate has escaped custody in Meigs County, Ohio. According to Meigs County Sheriff Robert Beegle, David McDaniel, escaped from the Meigs County Jail Monday afternoon. Beegle says that it… Read More
WOUB Sports Express: January 26
New at WOUB: A twice-weekly sports update, quickly covering Ohio University, Marietta College and area high school sports. Each Monday and Thursday, WOUB will take you through all those athletic… Read More
Gypsy Moth Open Houses Scheduled In Southeast Ohio
The Ohio Department of Agriculture will hold open houses around Southeastern Ohio to educate people how to stop the spread of an invasive species of moth. The department will hold… Read More
Scioto County Man Dies In Kentucky Crash
A single vehicle crash has claimed the life of a West Portsmouth, Ohio man. The Lewis County, Ky. Sheriff says William Bailey, 62, died in the crash this morning. … Read More
Ross County School District Offering Healthier Lunch Options
First Lady Michelle Obama's Healthy Food Initiative is inspiring some Southeast Ohio school districts to provide healthier lunch choices for students. The ultimate goal of Zane Trace District's menu change… Read More
Fairfield County Deputies Looking For Bank Robbery Suspect
Fairfield County sheriff's deputies are searching for a man who is suspected of robbing a bank. According to a press release from Fairfield County Sheriff Dave Phalen, a man entered… Read More
OU Professor Using Acid Mine Drainage
Each year the Ohio University Foundation awards money to research and educational initiatives from the school’s 1804 fund. This year 19 projects were awarded a total of almost 300 thousand… Read More
Name Of Driver Released In Fatal Crash
The name of the driver of a semi who was killed in a crash in Athens County Wednesday morning has been released. Troopers say Philip Malott, 49, of Dayton was… Read More
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