You are viewing the "WOUB Staff Writer" Archives
Ohio University Administration Reaffirms Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
By: WOUB Staff Writer
Posted on:
ATHENS, Ohio — Administrators at Ohio University have reaffirmed their commitment to diversity and inclusion in response to the U.S. Department of Education and the U.S. Department of Justice revoking previous… Read More
Athens Man Hospitalized After Reported Shooting
By: WOUB Staff Writer
Posted on:
Update 10:30 a.m. — The victim of a reported shooting on Athens’ west side is out of surgery and recovering in the Intensive Care Unit of a Huntington hospital, according to… Read More
Suspect In Athens Bank Robberies Arrested in Parkersburg, Connected To Other Robberies
By: WOUB Staff Writer
Posted on:
ATHENS, Ohio — A suspect wanted in connection to two bank robberies in Athens has been arrested by authorities in West Virginia in connection to several other robberies in multiple… Read More
Washington Co. Man Awarded Millions More In DuPont Suit
By: WOUB Staff Writer
Posted on:
A Washington County man who claims he contracted testicular cancer because of Teflon made by DuPont has been awarded even more money. A jury awarded Kenneth Vigneron $10.5 million in… Read More
Police: People’s Bank Suspect Connected to Chase Bank Robbery
By: WOUB Staff Writer
Posted on:
ATHENS — A suspect police believe committed a Thursday robbery at Chase Bank on Thursday afternoon is connected to a previous robbery at People’s Bank on Court Street earlier this… Read More
Meigs Co. EMS Suffers Information Hack
By: WOUB Staff Writer
Posted on:
Officials at Meigs County Emergency Medical Services are notifying patients of a potential breach of their “protected health information.” A “ransomware attack” was detected on the server for the agency… Read More
Police Searching For Suspects In On-Campus Robbery
By: WOUB Staff Writer
Posted on:
ATHENS, Ohio — Athens Police are seeking the public’s help in locating two suspects wanted for an alleged aggravated robbery that took place on Ohio University’s campus. At approximately 3:30 a.m…. Read More
Former OU Student Accused of Rape, Sexual Battery In Custody
By: WOUB Staff Writer
Posted on:
ATHENS, Ohio – A former Ohio University student indicted on rape, sexual battery and other charges is now in custody. Cameron M. Wilson, 23, of Austin, Texas, turned himself over to the… Read More
Man Found Dead In Hocking River
By: WOUB Staff Writer
Posted on:
An investigation is ongoing into the death of a man found in the Hocking River. The Athens County Sheriff’s Office received a report from of a missing person, Gregory W…. Read More
OUPD Crime Alert Released After Rape Reported
By: WOUB Staff Writer
Posted on:
Ohio University police have released a description for a suspect who allegedly raped a student in her dorm room. Investigators were notified by the female, who is not named in… Read More
Nelsonville Man Indicted on Rape Charges
By: WOUB Staff Writer
Posted on:
A Nelsonville man is facing multiple counts of rape and domestic violence after an Athens County grand jury indicted him Monday. James Michael Barr, 33, was indicted on three counts… Read More
One Dead, One Injured In Hocking County Incident
By: WOUB Staff Writer
Posted on:
LAURELVILLE — One person was found dead in a Laurelville residence and another is injured after an incident, according to Hocking County law enforcement. A caller reported a possible robbery at… Read More
College Gate Returns To OU Campus
By: WOUB Staff Writer
Posted on:
Construction fences will come down as a ribbon goes up before College Gate on the campus of Ohio University re-opens to the public this fall. Officials will hold a formal… Read More
More Than 100 Marijuana Plants Found At Stewart Residence
By: WOUB Staff Writer
Posted on:
An investigation led to the discovery of more than 100 marijuana plants Monday in Stewart and the arrest of resident of the home. The Athens County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Interdiction… Read More
Athens Police Investigate Alleged Student Drug Trafficking
By: WOUB Staff Writer
Posted on:
The Athens Police Department raided a Washington Street residence on Friday as part of an investigation into alleged drug trafficking by Ohio University students, a report stated. A search warrant… Read More
Student Found Dead in Athens
By: WOUB Staff Writer
Posted on:
Athens police are investigating the death of a 21-year-old found in an Athens residence on Wednesday. Police responded to a residence on East State Street at 9:12 a.m. after a… Read More
Woman Found Dead in The Plains
By: WOUB Staff Writer
Posted on:
Law enforcement are investigating the death of a woman found at a residence in The Plains on Tuesday night. Athens County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a call of an… Read More
Federal Agency Removes More Than 70 Animals From Gallia Co. Home
By: WOUB Staff Writer
Posted on:
More than 70 dogs and three horses were removed from a Gallia County home by the Humane Society of the United States, according to officials. The Gallia County Sheriff’s Office… Read More
Federal Funding For Zika Detection Headed To Ohio
By: WOUB Staff Writer
Posted on:
Ohio is set to receive more than half-a-million dollars in federal funding to help detect Zika virus birth defects, according to Senator Sherrod Brown, D-OH. The $560,000 in funding will… Read More
Businesswoman Joins OU Board of Trustees
By: WOUB Staff Writer
Posted on:
A Ohio University alum and businesswoman is the newest member of the university’s Board of Trustees. Diane Smullen was appointed by Governor John Kasich, effective July 27, according to a… Read More
Child Hit By Car in Trimble
By: WOUB Staff Writer
Posted on:
A child riding a bicycle was hospitalized after being struck by a car Saturday afternoon. The child was reportedly crossing State Route 329 when a Honda Civic traveling northbound on… Read More
Decomposed Body Found in Nelsonville
By: WOUB Staff Writer
Posted on:
A man discovered a decomposing body at a residence in Nelsonville on Friday while checking on his friend. Athens County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to 13029 Carr Road when they… Read More
Couple Indicted On Child Endangerment Counts
By: WOUB Staff Writer
Posted on:
Two people accused of using “excessive discipline” on two children have been indicted by an Athens County grand jury. David A. Wright, 36, of Pleasant Hill Road in Athens and… Read More
Man Indicted In River Park Towers Shooting
By: WOUB Staff Writer
Posted on:
ATHENS — A man connected to a shooting at River Park Towers was indicted by an Athens County grand jury in the death of another alleged attempted robber. John Michael Fults-Ganey,… Read More
Ohio Reports New Zika Case
By: WOUB Staff Writer
Posted on:
A Lucas County woman is the first case of Zika reported in Ohio to be acquired through sexual transmission, according to officials. The 61-year-old woman’s name was not released in… Read More
- « Previous Page
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- > >
- 35
- Next Page »