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2024-25 Ohio Men's Basketball Season Tickets Available Now
ATHENS, Ohio -- Season tickets for the 2024-25 Ohio Men's Basketball season are now available. Click here to purchase online or call in the ticket office at (740) 593-1300. We have great seating options available including Courtside seats, seats directly behind the team benches, and seats in the center-court lower-level seating area.
California-based supplier pleads guilty to role in methamphetamine trafficking organization in West Virginia
BLUEFIELD, WV (WVNS) — A California man pleaded guilty to a role in a methamphetamine trafficking organization that operated in West Virginia. 41-year-old Alejandro Gallegos, also known as “Alex,” “Rooster,” “G” and “Primo,” of Hacienda Heights, California, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute 500 grams or more of methamphetamine and 500 grams or more of […]
Multi-county police chase that ended in Charleston stemmed from suspicious person report
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — A high-speed police chase that ended in Charleston stemmed from reports of a suspicious man in body armor and a badge walking around a Walmart in Ohio with a gun, police records said. Police in Jackson County, Ohio, said they initially responded to a Walmart...
Church says ‘thank you’ to Kanawha County first responders
KANAWHA COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – A Kanawha County church spent the weekend giving thanks to those who risk their lives every day serving their community. The Loudendale Freewill Baptist Church held a First Responders Celebration Day where they celebrated first responders with a cookout following their service. Members of the Loudendale Volunteer Fire Department, West […]
Federal Hocking hires new superintendent, continues deficit reduction
STEWART, Ohio – Federal Hocking Local Schools has a new superintendent. At its July 16 meeting, the district’s board of education approved the hire of Jason Spencer to succeed David Hanning, who stepped down at the end of the 2023–24 school year. Spencer’s four-year contract begins Aug. 1.
Lucasville couple arrested on rape charge
LUCASVILLE — A Lucasville couple is facing charges connected to the rape of a child. Arrested was Ezra Wright, 81, of Lucasville. Ezra Wright has been charged with six counts of rape of a child, a first-degree felony. Wright is currently being held without bond. He appeared in Portsmouth...
WGU expands access to West Virginia
WEST VIRGINIA (LOOTPRESS) – Western Governors University’s (WGU) Michael O. Leavitt School of Health (LSH) has introduced the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Prelicensure) program in West Virginia, providing more access to West Virginians who are seeking an alternative pathway into the nursing industry. Dr. Donte Newsom, President of the West Virginia Nurses Association, stated, […]
Recent Code Enforcement blitz should initiate long overdue change to West Side
A few words about the City of Athens Code Enforcement’s recent blitz in the West Side neighborhood… I love the West Side. My wife and I have lived off and on in that neighborhood for years. Though we once lived on the East Side with its easy access to Avalanche Pizza and the shops on East State, we prefer the West Side with its unique blend of people from all walks of life, close proximity to Miller’s Chicken, downtown and unique architecture. ...
Gridiron Glory 25: Where Are They Now? Season 7 Host – Alex Adeyanju
Alex Adeyanju was the first Black host of WOUB’s Gridiron Glory. While it is something he calls “an honor,” it’s not something Adeyanju said he thought about a lot while he was host during season seven. “Obviously it came to mind, and I knew it was...
Recent dry spell is “exceptionally rare” for parts of Ohio and West Virginia
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) – We can all agree that we need the rain. Remember back in May when we once had a year to date surplus of rain, well it is now a deficit. We are on pace to crack the top 5 driest Julys for the Wheeling Area, with the dries July ever being […]
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