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Ohio completes its first series sweep with two wins against Eastern Michigan
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – Ohio (10-14, 8-4 MAC) completed its first series sweep of the season against Eastern Michigan (11-13, 4-8 MAC) on Sunday. The Bobcats found themselves down three… Read More

Three Athens women set out to make change in their community through activism
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A group of people gathered in Athens Wednesday to protest what they said was Chase Bank’s continued support of the fossil fuels industry. The group was… Read More

The Ridges could see big changes under a proposed plan from Ohio University
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ATHENS Ohio, (WOUB) — The Ridges could see a major transformation under a proposal created by Ohio University in partnership with regional development groups.. The $220 million proposed plan preserves… Read More

Ohio Women’s Basketball falls to Western Michigan 68-57, remains winless in MAC play
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – Ohio women’s basketball (2-14, 0-5) has had a rough start to Mid-American Conference play, and they looked to right their wrongs against the Western Michigan Broncos… Read More

Water is finally coming to homes in Vinton County’s Garrett Ridge area
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MCARTHUR, Ohio (WOUB) — After decades of waiting, some Vinton County residents are getting access to clean, reliable water. A $799,000 federal grant will help fund the engineering and construction… Read More

Micro Wrestling delivers big thrills to the Jackson County fair
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WELLSTON, Ohio (WOUB) — Micro Wrestling stole the show at the Jackson County fair on Wednesday. The match brought laughs and joy to those watching from the packed stands, but… Read More

Hundreds of Vinton County residents still lack water as officials work on a new solution
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McArthur, Ohio (WOUB) — For more than a decade, Jim Aders has hauled 1,800 gallons of water a month back to his home to supply himself, and his wife with… Read More

Gridiron Glory — Season 23 Trailer
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What does “Glory” mean to you? Watch the official teaser trailer for Season 23 of Gridiron Glory, returning to WOUB-TV this fall.

Waterford clinches Regional trophy with win over Trimble
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The Trimble Lady Tomcats dream season came to an end on Saturday night when they fell to the Waterford Lady Wildcats in the Regional Final at Pickerington North High School…. Read More

Trimble survives scare in one-point victory over Notre Dame
By: Jacob Motta, Tyler Stevens
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WELLSTON, Ohio (WOUB) — The Trimble Tomcats and the Portsmouth Notre Dame Titans took the court on Saturday in what was an instant classic. The winner of this game would… Read More

Trimble advances to Regional Semifinals for the first time since 2006
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PIKETON, Ohio (WOUB) — The Trimble Lady Tomcats took on the South Webster Lady Jeeps in the Southeast 1 district title game. The Jeeps began the first quarter on fire… Read More

Trimble flies past Symmes Valley; Advance to District Finals
By: Hailey Hollinger, Jacob Motta
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PIKETON, Ohio (WOUB) — The Trimble Lady Tomcats took on the Symmes Valley Vikings in the Southeast 1 bracket district semi-finals. The Tomcats came into this game as the top seed… Read More

Federal Hocking’s incredible buzzer beater earns them a share of the TVC-Hocking
By: Jacob Motta, Payton Brooker
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GLOUSTER, Ohio (WOUB) — The Trimble Tomcats took on the Federal Hocking Lancers in the TVC-Hocking title game. With a Trimble win they would win the Hocking outright, and with a… Read More

Trimble secures a share of the TVC-Hocking with win over South Gallia
By: Hailey Hollinger, Jacob Motta
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CROWN CITY, Ohio (WOUB) — The Trimble Lady Tomcats took on the South Gallia Lady Rebels in a battle to clinch their spot as a shareholder of the TVC-Hocking title…. Read More

Trimble secures homecoming night victory over Alexander
By: Hailey Hollinger, Jacob Motta
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GLOUSTER, Ohio (WOUB) — It was homecoming for Trimble high school and homecoming for Blake Guffey in the Tomcat face-off against the Alexander Spartans. The Trimble boys were on the… Read More

The Trimble Lady Tomcats claw their way to a win against Berne Union Rockets
By: Cameron Knupp, Jacob Motta
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GLOUSTER, Ohio (WOUB) — The Trimble Lady Tomcats got back to their winning ways after being handed their first loss of the season on Saturday by winning a thriller by… Read More

Trimble Lady Tomcats look to break new barriers in the ’21-’22 season
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The Trimble Tomcats are entering this season coming off of a 15-5 record, finishing second in the TVC-Hocking, and a loss in the district finals to the first place Waterford… Read More

Bloom-Carroll loses in heartbreaking style in the State Final Four
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PLAIN CITY, Ohio (WOUB) – The Bloom-Carroll Bulldogs took on the Clinton-Massie Falcons in the state semi-finals in division four. The game started out hot from the opening kickoff. Bloom-Carroll… Read More