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Attorney aims to appeal conviction by arguing for a more serious charge
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A defense attorney trying to overturn his client’s conviction found himself in the unusual position last week of arguing the evidence at trial pointed to a more… Read More
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Judges hear appeal of former Ohio University student’s rape conviction
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A man serving eight years in prison for the rape of a former Ohio University student says his attorney rejected a plea deal without consulting with… Read More
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Clearing up the confusion on Ohio’s marijuana laws
By: Donovan Varney
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — In Ohio, it’s legal to grow, smoke and eat marijuana. But six months after voters legalized recreational marijuana, it’s still illegal to buy it or sell… Read More
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Season Preview: The Wheelersburg Pirates and their tradition of excellence
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WHEELERSBURG, Ohio (WOUB) — The Wheelersburg football program began its tradition of excellence when it first took the field in 1930. Head coach Rob Woodward has been the captain since… Read More
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An effort to regulate intoxicating hemp products is stalled in the Ohio Legislature
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Gummy worms, gummy bears and Rice Krispie treats are all notable sweets. Right now, these snacks are being sold as hemp-infused products at your local gas… Read More
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Middleport residents worried about public safety after police layoffs
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MIDDLEPORT, Ohio (WOUB) — Middleport residents are concerned about public safety now that its police force has been cut in half. The Village Council held a special meeting Monday… Read More
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Clinic provides free legal aid to people looking to clear their criminal records
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MARIETTA, Ohio (WOUB) — Brady Radabaugh would like to adopt a child and start a family. But he can’t. He has a criminal record that will show up in a… Read More
![Photo of town square in Nelsonville Ohio. The town's fountain in on the left hand side of the image with buildings on the right.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Nelsonville_Ohio-e1544726003232-900x422.jpg)
A former Nelsonville City Council member has filed legal action against city officials
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A former Nelsonville City Council member is accusing city officials of conducting public business in private and is demanding release of their conversations. In a legal… Read More
![Lots of people at Strouds Run State Park enjoying the beach and water attractions.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Screenshot-2024-05-30-at-4.44.09 PM-1-e1717103125430-900x422.png)
Strouds Run State Park beach will have access for people with mobility disabilities
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A new project at Strouds Run State Park would allow people with mobility disabilities to enjoy one of the park’s most popular attractions. On most summer… Read More
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Lawsuit alleges a whistleblower was fired for reporting health care fraud
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A Kentucky man is suing his former employer alleging he was terminated for reporting potentially fraudulent activity against them. Brian Baier was employed as a registered… Read More
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Phone scammers are impersonating local police
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Phone scammers are exploiting locals by disguising themselves as the police. The Athens Police Department reported the callers used the identities of officers and told people… Read More
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Athens County seat belt violations exceed all neighboring counties
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County exceeds all six of its neighboring counties in reported seat belt violations. According to reports from the State Highway Patrol, Athens County had over… Read More
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Ohio secures nail-biter victory over Western Michigan
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Ohio (9-17, 6-9 MAC) welcomed Western Michigan (12-14, 7-8 MAC) into the Convo on Wednesday night and defended home court in a nail-biter, winning 67-64. The… Read More
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The Lavy Legacy
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Airah and Gavin Lavy are two siblings that share both the halls and basketball courts of Nelsonville-York High School. Airah, the school’s all-time leading scorer with 1,532 points and counting,… Read More
![Two Wellston players and one Nelsonville-York player jump to try and catch the ball.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Wellston-vs-Nelsonville-York-900x422.jpg)
Golden Rockets complete second half comeback
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WELLSTON, Ohio (WOUB) — The Lady Buckeyes hit the road to face the Wellston Golden Rockets in their last conference game of the regular season. The Golden Rockets were looking… Read More
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Lancers outlast Nelsonville-York on the road
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NELSONVILLE, Ohio (WOUB) — The Nelsonville-York Buckeyes (10-5) hosted the Federal Hocking Lancers (8-5) in a competitive TVC-Ohio against TVC-Hocking matchup. Both teams were down key players, leaving opportunities for… Read More
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Slow start doesn’t hold Wheelersburg back
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OBETZ, Ohio (WOUB) — Both No. 7 Wheelersburg and No. 3 Barnesville made the trip to Hamilton High School, were the Division five, Region 19 Semifinals were underway. The stadium… Read More
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The Trojans tame the Dragons in first round upset
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PROCTORVILLE, Ohio (WOUB) — The Fairland Dragons welcomed the Portsmouth Trojans into Jim Mayo Memorial Stadium for this OVC playoff matchup. These two teams last faced off in week eight… Read More
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Wheelersburg aimed to redeem past playoff losses against Harvest Prep
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WHEELERSBURG, Ohio (WOUB) — The Harvest Prep Warriors made the drive all the way over to Wheelersburg from Canal Winchester to face the Pirates at Ed Miller Stadium. This game… Read More
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Vinton County’s big fourth quarter seals the deal for the Vikings
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CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio (WOUB) — The Vinton County Vikings stole a win from the Circleville Tigers this Friday night with a final score of 19-8. In this slow-paced game, it was… Read More
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Ironton sneaks past Wheelersburg in season opener
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IRONTON, Ohio (WOUB) — The Wheelersburg Pirates hit the road to face the Ironton Fighting Tigers at a packed house in their season opener. In this Friday night matchup, the… Read More
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Eastern Girls take the “Battle of the Boot” for the second time this season over Southern
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In tonight’s TVC-Hocking matchup, the Eastern Lady Eagles were able to defeat the Southern Tornadoes 76-31. In a rivalry that’s been dubbed “The Battle of the Boot” Eastern has dominated… Read More
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Nelsonville-York survives upset scare against traveling Loudonville
By: Aidan Cagna, Donovan Varney
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BUCHTEL, Ohio (WOUB) — Friday night’s playoff matchup between the Loudonville Redbirds and the Nelsonville-York Buckeyes was one that went down the wire, with the Buckeyes defeating the Redbirds 14-7…. Read More
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Vinton County’s upset hopes fall short against Columbus East
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WOUB) — The 14 seed Vinton County Vikings traveled to Columbus to face the three seeded East Tigers in this year’s playoff matchup. The Tigers bested the Vikings… Read More
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Meigs closes the door on Alexander’s season and opens its own to the playoffs
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ALBANY, Ohio (WOUB) — The Meigs Marauders defeated the Alexander Spartans with a final score of 34-14. The Marauders had control of the game from start to finish, and in… Read More