Athens 9-1-1 Director resigns...Athens Co. Commissioners accepted it today.911 Director Resigns | WOUBwoub.orgBy Arian Smedley - Athens Messenger staff reporterPublished Tue, May 21, 2013 5:05 pm Dateline Athens, OHAthens County’s 911 director Scott Warner has resigned effective Tuesday.He submitted his formal letter Tuesday afternoon after Athens County Commissioners accepted his resignation in the morning...

Athens City Council by a 4-3 vote along gender lines approved a 3 foot balcony at the former Blue Gator building.

The Smithsonian's Surprising Science blog: Scientists finally pinpoint the pathogen that caused the Irish potato famine.Scientists Finally Pinpoint the Pathogen That Caused The Irish Potato Famine | WOUBwoub.orgBy Joseph StrombergPublished Tue, May 21, 2013 3:48 pm Photo Credit: USDAA potato affected by P. infestans, the pathogen responsible for the Irish Potato Famine. The exact strain involved in the 1840s famine has now been identified for the first time. For nearly 150 years, starting in the late 17th…

Attendees of this year's Nelsonville Music Festival can start planning ahead. The full schedule, including show times, has been announced, although it is subject to change in the coming week. We've got the current rundown of performers, dates, times and stages (with links).Nelsonville Fest Show Times Announced | WOUBwoub.orgBy Bryan GibsonPublished Tue, May 21, 2013 4:22 pm Dateline Nelsonville, OhioAttendees of this year's Nelsonville Music Festival can start planning ahead: The full schedule, including show times, has been announced, although it is subject to change in the next week.Here's the current rundown of perf...

Did you know the idea that “all men are created equal” didn’t make it into the original Constitution of 1787? Discover the far-reaching changes created by the Fourteenth Amendment nearly 100 years later that made equal protection a constitutional right. CONSTITUTION USA with Peter Sagal “Created Equal” airs tonight @ 9/8c on PBS.CONSTITUTION USA with Peter Sagal | "Created Equal" | Episode 3 PreviewLearn about the far-reaching changes created by the Fourteenth Amendment in the third installment of CONSTITUTION USA. CONSTITUTION USA with Peter Sagal "Cre...

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Some good news coming from Oklahoma today: The death toll has been revised and the number is lower than originally expected. Stay tuned to WOUB Radio for information as it becomes available. Death Toll From Devastating Tornado Revised Downwww.npr.orgAs it roared through the Oklahoma City suburb of Moore, packing winds of up to 200 mph, the twister flattened buildings. Searchers continue to look for survivors and those who were killed.

WOUB contributor Scott Pfeiffer reviews the latest film from director Baz Luhrman, the man behind "Moulin Rouge" and "Romeo + Juliet."Movie Review: "The Great Gatsby" | WOUBwoub.orgBy Scott PfeifferPublished Tue, May 21, 2013 10:54 am Dateline Chicago, Ill.Director Baz Luhrman’s new film tells the story of a rich man who grew up dirt poor, a dreamer called Gatsby, in the Roaring Twenties. These were the "crazy years," the years of jazz, flappers, dancing, youth rebellion and A...

Stay with NPR and WOUB Radio for continuing coverage of the tornado devastation in Oklahoma. Death Toll Climbing In Oklahoma Tornado Tragedywww.npr.org

Kentuckians don't have to worry about an onslaught of noisy cicadas this year, though experts say they're about to emerge in the Northeast.Cicadas In Kentucky Won't Emerge Until 2021 | WOUBwoub.orgBy Associated PressPublished Mon, May 20, 2013 3:00 pm Dateline Louisville, KYKentuckians don't have to worry about an onslaught of noisy cicadas this year, though experts say they're about to emerge in the Northeast.The cicadas, which take 17 years to come out of the ground, are expected to number…

The Hocking Hills State Park has endured three fatalities and a fourth major fall this year in which one individual managed to survive, but the summer months and peak of hiking season have yet to begin. A third fatality occurred Monday afternoon when an individual reportedly fell to their death from the top part of Cedar Falls.http://woub.org/2013/05/20/individual-dies-fall-cedar-fallswoub.org

A domestic dispute that turned into a police standoff is now nearly 20 hours old. The standoff is taking place at a home about two miles out State Route 248 from State Route 7 in Meigs County, Ohio. It started about noon on Monday.Standoff Continues With 80-Year-Old Man In Meigs County | WOUBwoub.orgBy WOUB Contributing WriterDateline Meigs County, OH Updated Tue, May 21, 2013 8:50 am A domestic dispute that turned into a police standoff is now nearly 20 hours old.The standoff is taking place at a home about two miles out State Route 248 from State Route 7 in Meigs County, Ohio. It started abou...

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Authorities say a 52-year-old man died when he fell from a cliff while rappelling in Hocking Hills this weekend.Man Falls And Dies At Hocking Hills | WOUBwoub.orgBy Associated PressDateline Logan, OHUpdated Mon, May 20, 2013 1:07 pm Authorities say a 52-year-old man died when he fell from a cliff while rappelling in southeastern Ohio over the weekend.The Ohio Department of Natural Resources said the man died in the fall Saturday in Hocking Hills State Forest...

An Ohio University student passed away after a skateboard accident earlier this month.

Gas prices have taken a big jump in Ohio and the U.S. A gallon of regular gas in Ohio was listed at an average of about $3.84 in Monday's survey from auto club AAA, the Oil Price Information Service and Wright Express. That's up 27 cents from last Monday's average.Ohio Gas Prices Increase 27 Cents Since Last Week | WOUBwoub.orgBy Associated PressDateline Columbus, OH Updated Mon, May 20, 2013 10:38 am Gas prices have taken a big jump in Ohio and the U.S.A gallon of regular gas in Ohio was listed at an average of about $3.84 in Monday's survey from auto club AAA, the Oil Price Information Service and Wright Express. That's...

Authorities are investigating the death of a Moundsville city sanitation worker who was hit by a falling tree limb.http://woub.org/2013/05/20/moundsville-sanitation-worker-killed-accidentwoub.org

VIDEO: Blues singer/guitarist Hadden Sayers recently stopped by the WOUB studios to perform a few songs and chat with "Crossing Boundaries" host Mark Hellenberg.Crossing Boundaries Extra: Hadden Sayers Band | WOUBwoub.orgBy Mark HellenbergPublished Mon, May 20, 2013 7:12 am Dateline Athens, OhioSee all Crossing Boundaries articlesTen years ago, Houston-based bluesman Hadden Sayers had built for himself a successful career in music. He recorded five albums and toured constantly.Unfortunately, because of some disingen...

A proposed constitutional amendment to legalize medical marijuana in Ohio has cleared an initial step to get before voters.Attorney General Certifies Medical Marijuana Petition | WOUBwoub.orgBy Associated PressDateline Columbus, OHUpdated Mon, May 20, 2013 9:14 am A proposed constitutional amendment to legalize medical marijuana in Ohio has cleared an initial step to get before voters.Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine certified a summary of the proposal on Friday and said the submission...

With a related case in Franklin County resolved, a trial date has been set in an Ohio Court of Claims case against Ohio University relating to the death of an OU student.Ohio University Meningitis Case Continues | WOUBwoub.orgBy Steve Robb - Athens Messenger staff reporterDateline Athens, OHUpdated Mon, May 20, 2013 8:50 am With a related case in Franklin County resolved, a trial date has been set in an Ohio Court of Claims case against Ohio University relating to the death of an OU student.Joseph Robinson of Cleveland H...

Tune in to WOUB TV Monday at 9 p.m.Fotos de la biografíaMel Brooks never met a stereotype he couldn’t upend. The classic Hollywood cowboy is always white. Mel Brooks’s Hollywood cowboy is black. And his Indian chief speaks Yiddish. Learn more about the art of the Brooks stereotype (and turning it on its head) from @[164498676940373:274:American Masters | PBS] “Mel Brooks: Make a Noise” premieres Monday, May 20th at 9/8c on PBS

A Celtic Gathering - Lancaster, Ohio will be held tomorrow, celebrating Scottish, Irish and Welsh heritage with exhibits, arts, sports, food and music, including a set from Athens County's Boys of the Hock'. (pictured below)Lancaster Event Celebrates Celtic Heritage | WOUBwoub.orgBy Tammy DrobinaPublished Fri, May 17, 2013 2:10 pm Dateline Lancaster, OhioPhoto Credit: facebook.com/boysofthehockAthens County's Boys of the Hock' will perform at A Celtic Gathering on May 18 It will be an invasion of kilts and clans when A Celtic Gathering returns to the Fairfield County Fairgro...

Looking for some fun things to do this summer? Make sure to check out WOUB's Community Calendar, which lists events from around the region.Community Calendar | WOUBwoub.orgListen LiveFM ScheduleAM ScheduleRadio Archives & StreamingAudiosyncraciesCrossing BoundariesD28 +5 - BluegrassFur Peace RanchRadio Free AthensConversations From Studio B

A teenager who pointed Ohio authorities to the bodies of two dead brothers who had been reported missing has now been charged in their deaths.Ottawa Teen Charged With Deaths Of Two Brothers | WOUBwoub.orgBy Associated PressPublished Fri, May 17, 2013 11:33 am Dateline Ottawa, OHA teenager who pointed Ohio authorities to the bodies of two dead brothers who had been reported missing has now been charged in their deaths.A prosecutor in northwest Ohio says the 17-year-old is charged with delinquency in…

Host Kim Valentour talks with Kate Casher and Francis McFadden about what it takes to become a Certified Green Restaurant, tips for starting up your spring garden, as well as some suggestions for rookie gardeners.Certified Green Gardening | WOUBwoub.orgPublished Wed, May 15, 2013 1:46 pm Dateline Athens, OhioOriginal Air Date: Sun, Apr 21, 2013See all Conversations from Studio B articlesPhoto Credit: idealhomegarden.comKim Valentour talks with Kate Casher and Francis McFaddenOn this edition of Conversations from Studio B, host Kim Valentour talks…

Officials say drilling in Ohio's Utica shale region nearly doubled the output of oil and natural gas there since 2011.Shale Drilling Increases Ohio Gas And Oil Output | WOUBwoub.orgBy Associated PressDateline Columbus, OHUpdated Fri, May 17, 2013 9:12 am Officials say drilling in Ohio's Utica shale region nearly doubled the output of oil and natural gas there since 2011.The Ohio Department of Natural Resources announced Thursday that the drilling process known as hydraulic fra...

Some people apparently believe they can use the Wayne National Forest as their personal dumping grounds - but Wayne National Forest officials think differently and say this is a criminal act and punishable by fines and jail sentencing.Officials Investigate Illegal Dumpsites In Wayne National Forest | WOUBwoub.orgBy Debra Tobin - Logan Daily News ReporterDateline Haydenville, OHUpdated Fri, May 17, 2013 9:00 am Some people apparently believe they can use the Wayne National Forest as their personal dumping grounds for tree stumps and brush, as well as other refuse and debris.However, Wayne National Forest off...

When Robert Pancake of Valley View Auto Parts in Nelsonville purchased a 1997 Chevrolet Tahoe for only $700, he received a lot more than he expected - a bag of drugs worth more than $70,000.Man Discovers Meth In Car He Bought At Auction | WOUBwoub.orgBy Joe Higgins - Athens Messenger EditorPublished Thu, May 16, 2013 2:57 pm Dateline Athens, OHWhen Robert Pancake of Valley View Auto Parts in Nelsonville purchased a 1997 Chevrolet Tahoe for only $700, he received a lot more than he expected.A bag of clothes in the rear cargo area of the Tahoe con...

Ohio University Athletic Director Jim Schaus was on the list to be contacted for the Rutgers AD position. He reportedly did nothing to pursue the job. Former Louisville AD Julie Hermann was appointed yesterday. We have details at WOUB Sports.AD Jim Schaus Was Contacted For Rutgers Position | WOUBwoub.orgBy Matthew DoyleDateline Athens, OHUpdated Thu, May 16, 2013 12:08 pm See all The Bobcat Sports Showcase articlesPhoto Credit: Grant BurkhardtOhio University athletic director Jim Schaus (middle) and president Roderick McDavis (right) welcome Jim Christian to the men's basketball program. Rutgers Un...

WOUB's Bryan Gibson talks with former Athens resident and Bagel Buggy owner Louie Stevens (aka "Louie the Bagel Man") about the "Athens Hometown Album," recorded at Stevens' LRS Recording Studio in 1980. Out of print for decades, the album has recently been reissued on CD.Eat To The Beat: Former Bagel Buggy Owner Talks About "Athens Hometown Album" | WOUBwoub.orgBy Bryan GibsonPublished Thu, May 16, 2013 12:42 pm Dateline San Diego, Calif."Athens Hometown Album" samplerThese days, anyone can make an album. With a laptop, a few good microphones and a bit of know-how, today's musician can record an album in his or her home, then upload it to online stores, su...

The Ohio House has cleared a bill correcting a new state law that inadvertently allows coaches and referees in youth sports leagues to be criminally prosecuted for violating rules regarding players' head injuries.Ohio Bill Would Fix Errors In Sports Safety Law | WOUBwoub.orgBy Associated PressDateline Columbus, OHUpdated Thu, May 16, 2013 9:37 am The Ohio House has cleared a bill correcting a new state law that inadvertently allows coaches and referees in youth sports leagues to be criminally prosecuted for violating rules regarding players' head injuries.The House vot...

State wildlife officials have shot down the latest proposed changes to the deer-hunting season in Ohio.http://woub.org/2013/05/16/wildlife-council-votes-against-deer-hunting-changeswoub.org

Cornerback Travis Carrie of the Ohio Bobcats takes the @BobcatShowcase video crew inside Peden Stadium. See where the behind-the-scenes action takes place. Have an inside look through WOUB. bit.ly/YYuAN4Carrie Guides Showcase Through Peden | WOUBwoub.orgBy Seth AustinPublished Thu, May 16, 2013 7:48 am Dateline Athens, OHUpdated Thu, May 16, 2013 7:58 am See all The Bobcat Sports Showcase articlesOhio senior cornerback Travis Carrie welcomed the crew of The Bobcat Sports Showcase to his home, Peden Stadium, for a tour to see the ins and outs of Bob...

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Marietta Pioneer baseball routs first opponent in NCAA Div. III tourney 11-1. WOUB has the story.Routs Penn State Behrend In Opening Round | WOUBwoub.orgBy Andrew GaugPublished Thu, May 16, 2013 7:28 am Dateline Terre Haute, INIn round one of the 2013 NCAA Mideast Regional, the No. 2 Marietta College Pioneers (30-12) defeated the No. 7 Penn State Behrend Lions (30-11) in decisive fashion, 11-1.A full team effort got it done for the Pioneers. The off...

The discovery of fossils of two previously unknown species is revealing new information about the evolution primates, according to a study led by Ohio University scientists.Scientist Discover Fossils From Two New Primate Species | WOUBwoub.orgBy Atish BaidyaPublished Wed, May 15, 2013 4:55 pm Dateline Athens, OHArtist Mauricio Antón's rendering of the newly discovered fossil primates, Rukwapithecus (front, center) and Nsungwepithecus (right).The discovery of fossils of two previously unknown species is revealing new information about the...

Read Beverly E. Jones' blog at WOUB's website about building new habits to change everything in your life. Great insight. Beverly gives career advice and helpful tips to make your professional and personal life easier and more productive. bit.ly/10PKt8uHow To Change Everything By Building New Habits | WOUBwoub.orgBy Beverly JonesPublished Tue, Apr 30, 2013 8:49 am Deciding can be exhausting. Research suggests your brain has only so much stamina for making decisions in the course of a day. And when your energy has been spent on big decisions at the office, it's no wonder you can't choose what to have for dinn...

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Today is One-Day Wednesday. We're only asking for your support for one day this spring! Take the time to support WOUB Public Media and you could win airplane tickets. Make sure you register today!This Wednesday, May 15 Is One-Day Wednesday! | WOUBwoub.orgPublished Mon, May 13, 2013 11:43 am This Wednesday, May 15 is One-Day Wednesday! Support WOUB Radio on One-Day Wednesday and you could win pair of airline tickets to any airport in the continental U.S.! ($500 value) The spring membership campaign will only last one day so take the time to pledge yo...

An Alexander Twp. man has been indicted on 24 felony charges which carry a maximum total prison sentence of nearly 200 years. Franklin Green, 34, was indicted by an Athens County grand jury Monday on 11 felony counts of attempted murder, 11 felony counts of felonious assault, one felony count of having weapons while under disability and a misdemeanor charge of assaulting a police dog.http://woub.org/2013/05/15/man-indicted-24-felony-charges-shooting-incidentwoub.org

Athens City Council is considering the creation of a resource extraction and waste disposal monitoring and mitigation program. This is aimed at fracking. See details at WOUBProposes City Fracking Monitoring Program | WOUBwoub.orgBy Sara Brumfield - Athens Messenger staff reporterDateline Athens, OHUpdated Wed, May 15, 2013 7:27 am Athens City Council is taking another stab at protecting the city from the possible effects of fracking by introducing legislation that would create a resource extraction and waste disposal monito...

A group of Nelsonville natives will be banding together this month to raise money for the Nelsonville Food Cupboard. The Hitch-Hikers, a rock band that was formed by a group of friends at Nelsonville High School in the 1960s, will perform at Stuart's Opera House on May 24 in hopes of raising funds and gathering food donations for the emergency food pantry.Hitch-Hikers Reunion Show To Raise Funds For Food Pantry | WOUBwoub.orgBy Sara Brumfield - Athens Messenger staff reporterPublished Wed, May 15, 2013 10:00 am Dateline Nelsonville, OhioPhoto Credit: providedThe Hitch-Hikers will hold a reunion concert at Stuart’s Opera House on May 24 to raise money for the Nelsonville Food Cupboard. From left: Zach Daugherty, Mike Gue...

A decision by the 317 Board not to select an Athens-based drug treatment program for funding is raising objections from the Athens County Commissioners.Commissioners And Health Services Board Disagree On Drug Treatment Program | WOUBwoub.orgBy Steve Robb - Athens Messenger staff reporterDateline Athens, OHUpdated Wed, May 15, 2013 7:43 am A decision by the 317 Board not to select an Athens-based drug treatment program for funding is raising objections from the Athens County Commissioners.At their meeting Tuesday, the commissioners vote...

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On Wednesday, May 15, ARTS/West will present a public art exhibit by Marietta artist Geoff Schenkel. Schenkel, who was honored with the ARTSBRIDGE "Reflections" People’s Choice Award and won Best of Show for Mixed Media in the Southern Hills Art Show, was recently featured at the The Dairy Barn Arts Center's FLOW exhibition in April.Acclaimed Marietta Artist Featured At ARTS/West | WOUBwoub.orgBy Bryan GibsonPublished Tue, May 14, 2013 4:54 pm Dateline Athens, OhioPhoto Credit: geoffschenkel.com"Cleanup," Geoff Schenkel On Wednesday, May 15, ARTS/West will present a public art exhibit by Marietta artist Geoff Schenkel.Schenkel, who was honored with the ARTSBRIDGE "Reflections" People’s Ch...

Don't miss it: Tonight at 9 p.m. on WOUB-TV: Peter Sagal with Constitution USA. Here's a little clip of what you will see.Watch now: Constitution USA with Peter Sagal | Constitution USA with Peter Sagal | PBS Videovideo.pbs.orgHost Peter Sagal travels across the country to find the U.S. Constitution.

Federal accident investigators recommended Tuesday that states cut their threshold for drunken driving by nearly half, matching a standard that has substantially reduced highway deaths in other countries.Board Recommends Lower Drunk Driving Threshold, Athens Police Captain Comments | WOUBwoub.orgBy Megan MoseleyAssociated PressDateline Athens, OHUpdated Tue, May 14, 2013 2:28 pm Federal accident investigators recommended Tuesday that states cut their threshold for drunken driving by nearly half, matching a standard that has substantially reduced highway deaths in other countries.The Nationa...

Ayantu Tibeso and Kazi Priyanka Silmi talk with international development graduate student, Rudaba Nasir. Tibeso, Silmi and Nasir discuss some tips for taking trips overseas, expectations and realities of modern Africa, and some of the challenges Muslim women still face in Northern Africa.Tips For Traveling Overseas | WOUBwoub.orgPublished Tue, May 14, 2013 12:32 pm Dateline Athens, OhioOriginal Air Date: Sun, Apr 14, 2013See all Conversations from Studio B articlesL-R: Ayantu Tibeso, Kazi Priyanka Silmi, Rudaba Nasir Hosts Ayantu Tibeso and Kazi Priyanka Silmi talk with Rudaba NasirOn this edition of Conversations from Stud...