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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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 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 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
Bloom-Carroll ends Tri-Valley’s season in battle between conference heavyweights
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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
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
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
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
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 back to winning ways with a confident boosting victory over Jonathan Alder
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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
Bloom-Carroll bounces back from opening weekend loss with win over John Glenn
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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 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
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