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![One of three students receives a Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine during Gov. Dewines visit Monday, April 12.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/210412_dewinevisit_CD_139_1-scaled-e1618266047181-900x422.jpg)
Appellate court allows discrimination claim regarding Ohio University’s COVID policies to go forward
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – A state appellate court is allowing students and staff to move forward with a discrimination claim against Ohio University regarding its COVID-19 policies during the height… Read More
![Judi Phelps teaching camp attendees how to properly shoot a gun.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/cropped-again-gun-e1689262871430-900x422.png)
A shooting range in Logan hosts summer camps to encourage firearm safety and confidence
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LOGAN, Ohio (WOUB) — Reagan Strickland fired a pistol down range. Her instructor, Judi Phelps, gave her some words of encouragement. Strickland fired another shot and Phelps congratulated her again…. Read More
![Jackson County Health Department.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Jackson-County-Health-Department-e1688067342928-900x422.jpeg)
A Jackson County family’s work to address substance misuse draws on personal experience
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JACKSON, Ohio (WOUB) — Every week, Staci Mercer and her daughter hand out free naloxone kits to help save the lives of community members dealing with substance misuse. For them, the… Read More
![Gavel leaning against a row of law books](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/AdobeStock_110666651-e1518880023556-900x422.jpeg)
A Lawrence County deputy faces a lawsuit from a dog breeder after the removal of 67 dogs
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A man running a dog breeding business in Ironton filed a lawsuit against a Lawrence County deputy claiming he did not give the breeder a fair… Read More
![A sign in large writing reads Hope Drive Apartments.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Hope-Drive-Sign-e1658085336346-900x422.jpg)
Athens Metropolitan Housing Authority’s former director has been sentenced to prison for embezzlement
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The former executive director of an Athens agency that helps low-income people with housing pleaded guilty Tuesday to embezzling more than $1.5 million from the organization…. Read More
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Sexual harassment lawsuit settled involving former and current Marietta police chief
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The city of Marietta has agreed to pay more than $142,000 to settle a lawsuit brought by a police officer who alleged years of sexual harassment… Read More
![Marietta Municipal Court](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Marietta-Municipal-Court-e1686004432447-900x422.jpg)
Washington County law enforcement is learning a new approach to dealing with people in crisis
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MARIETTA, Ohio (WOUB) — Washington County law enforcement officers are learning how to steer people in a mental health crisis away from the criminal justice system by getting them the… Read More
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Trial set for next week in a case involving the overdose death of a Scioto County jail inmate
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A man charged with providing the drugs that led to an overdose death of a Scioto County jail inmate is scheduled for trial next week. Perry Steele… Read More
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Former employee files a sexual harassment lawsuit against an Athens company
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A former employee of an Athens company has filed a sexual harassment lawsuit alleging she experienced inappropriate behavior from her direct supervisor. Brooke Cunningham filed the… Read More
![The Federal Hocking Lancers warm up in preparation for their matchup against the Manchester Greyhounds](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Federal-Hocking-Warmups-900x422.png)
Federal Hocking Lancers take sectional final over Manchester Greyhounds
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STEWART, Ohio (WOUB) – The Federal Hocking Lancers secured their first tournament victory 65-44 in a brawl against the Manchester Greyhounds, giving them the title of Sectional Champions This… Read More
![Federal Hocking's Andrew Airhart takes the ball down the court in a game against the Waterford Wildcats](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Andrew-Airhart-e1675311633312-900x422.jpg)
Federal Hocking Boys claim TVC-Hocking Title with win over Waterford
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WATERFORD, Ohio (WOUB) – The Federal Hocking boys basketball team sealed their top spot in the TVC-Hocking after defeating the Waterford Wildcats 77-49. Not only did the Lancers clinch the… Read More
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Federal Hocking girls keep on rolling with win over Belpre
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BELPRE, Ohio (WOUB) – The Federal Hocking girls basketball team (10-8) has reached new heights after winning their hard fought matchup against Belpre (3-15) on Monday night. Breaking their three… Read More
![Federal Hocking's Tariq Cotrill drives to the basket against the South Gallia Rebels](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/DSC_0205-e1675216039799-900x422.jpg)
Federal Hocking extends win streak to 13 with win over South Gallia
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STEWART, Ohio (WOUB) – The Federal Hocking Lancers Boys basketball team is on a 13-game winning streak after their victory against the South Gallia Rebels on Friday night. The Lancer’s… Read More
![Ohio goes after the Northern Illinois running back](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Screen-Shot-2022-10-22-at-8.56.12-PM-900x422.png)
Ohio Football player Sam Wiglusz brings team success from OSU experience
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – Sam Wiglusz did not have the typical path to the Bobcat football program. He instead walked on at Ohio State after graduating Brecksville-Broadview Heights High School…. Read More
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Bloom-Carroll ends Tri-Valley’s season in battle between conference heavyweights
By: Darayus Sethna, Reese Thompson
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DRESDEN, Ohio (WOUB) – It was a beautiful Friday night for playoff football and a huge game between the Bloom Carroll Bulldogs (11-1) and Tri-Valley Scotties (9-3). Both crowds came… Read More
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Huntington falls to Paint valley in schools first playoff game in history
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BAINBRIDGE, Ohio (WOUB) — The Huntington Huntsmen got their very first opportunity in history to make the playoffs in the Friday night game against the Paint Valley Bearcats. While the… Read More
![Tim Ryan and J.D. Vance smile on state of Monday's U.S. Senate Debate in Cleveland.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/download-e1665502298597-900x422.jpg)
Ryan, Vance debate inflation, abortion, immigration; Early voting begins
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YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WOUB) — With the Midterm election less than a month away, Tim Ryan and JD Vance battled in Youngstown, Ohio for their last debate. The candidates were asked… Read More
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Jackson controls their own destiny in the FAC with a defense shattering victory over Washington Court House
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JACKSON, Ohio (WOUB) — The battle between the top two teams in the Front Tier Athletic Conference resulted in Jackson coming out on top with an absolute blowout over the… Read More
![Athens City Hall is seen in Athens, Ohio, on Tuesday, June 22, 2021. [Joseph Scheller | WOUB]](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/062221_CityHall_002-scaled-e1632322166288-900x422.jpg)
Athens City Council passes bill to help those facing eviction
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – The Athens City Council passed relief for residents who may face eviction this holiday season. “Homelessness is difficult any time of the year, but in Southeast… Read More
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Logan Elm sets up MSL title match with thumping win over Liberty Union
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CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio (WOUB) — The Logan Elm Braves claim their territory taking a dominating 34-14 lead over the Liberty Union Lions. The Friday night game had multiple events going on,… Read More
![Bloom-Carroll students lose their mind for the camera.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/BLOOM-2-e1662224703539-900x422.jpg)
Bloom-Carroll back to winning ways with a confident boosting victory over Jonathan Alder
By: Maria Monesi, Reese Thompson
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PLAIN CITY, Ohio (WOUB) — Bloom-Carroll traveled to non-conference opponent Johnathan Alder for its first road game this season, earning a dominant 35-0 victory. To start off the game the Bulldogs… Read More
![A Bloom-Carroll player is tackled as he tries to get into the endzone](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/bloomJG-e1661617809732-900x422.jpg)
Bloom-Carroll bounces back from opening weekend loss with win over John Glenn
By: Maria Monesi, Reese Thompson
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CARROLL, Ohio (WOUB) — Bloom Carroll dominated the field winning their first game of the season against the John Glenn Muskies 28-12, making their comeback after a rocky opening game… Read More
![Bloom-Carroll defenders attempt to tackle a Harvest Prep interceptee](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/lloom-larroll-e1661124958620-900x422.jpg)
Bloom-Carroll loses season opener for first time since 2014
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CARROLL, Ohio (WOUB) — The Bulldogs fell in the season opening game against the Harvest Prep Warriors 20-7. This marked the first opening game in 14 years that ended in a… Read More
![Mackenzie Kohl chats with her team in the circle in the Bobcats' game with Akron on April 5, 2022.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/OU-AKRON-SNIPPY-4-5-900x422.png)
Ohio Softball opens series against Akron with victory on a rainy Tuesday
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — On a rainy Tuesday afternoon, the Ohio Bobcats faced fellow MAC rival Akron for the start of a three-game homestand. Despite a 50-minute rain delay, Ohio… Read More
![Oscar Sanchez of Ohio University attempts to pin Hale Robinson of Davidson College at the Convocation Center in Athens, Ohio, on Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022. [Alex Eicher | WOUB]](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/012322OhiovsDavidson007-900x422.jpg)
Ohio Wrestling dominates SIUE for senior night victory
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The Ohio wrestling team won its third-straight MAC dual after defeating Southern Illinois-Edwardsville, 34-6. The Bobcats improve to 9-3 overall and 5-2 in the MAC. Ohio held… Read More