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Students Build Mound Of Bottles For ‘Recyclemania’ Project
A large pile of empty bottles and containers might seem like trash to most people, but to a group of Ohio University students, a large mound of plastic that sits… Read More
Police Departments Delay Plans For Proposed Cell Phone Software
Athens Police Department is putting plans to implement a new cell phone search software on hold in light of recent privacy concerns expressed by Athens City Council members Monday. Ohio… Read More
W.Va. Senate Passes Bill To Make Administrators Substitute Teach
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The West Virginia Senate has passed a bill requiring that school administrators serve as substitute teachers for three days each year. The bill passed Wednesday gives exemptions to county superintendents… Read More
New Cell Phone Search Software Leaves Citizens Concerned
Ohio University and Athens Police Departments plans to implement a new cell phone search software are put on hold. The cell phone search software would allow officers to search cell phones they… Read More
NCAA Basketball Legend To Coach At Buffalo
The University at Buffalo has hired former Duke guard Bobby Hurley as its new men's basketball head coach. He becomes the 12th men's basketball coach in Buffalo's history. "As we… Read More
W.Va. Senate Plan Would Give Every Kid Free Lunch
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The West Virginia Senate introduced an ambitious plan to give free school breakfasts and lunches to every child in the state, from kindergarten through 12th grade. The bill announced Wednesday… Read More
Ohio Superintendent Says Ohio’s Graduation Rate Is Too Low
Not enough of Ohio's high school seniors are graduating says the state's new school superintendent. Dr. Richard Ross says Ohio ranks 23rd in the nation in the percentage of high… Read More
Ohio’s High School Graduation Rate Is Too Low
Ohio high school students aren't graduating, says Ohio's new superintendent. Doctor Richard Ross, recently sworn in as the states 37th superintendent, says that the high school graduation rate for… Read More
Minor Earthquake Reported In Gallia County
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The U.S. Geological Survey is reporting a 2.5 magnitude earthquake in Gallia County. The agency reported the quake at 9:10 a.m. Wednesday. They say the epicenter is 9 miles south… Read More
W.Va. State Law Library Offering Tax Help
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Free tax preparation is available for West Virginia wage earners who meet certain income limits. The West Virginia State Law Library is offering the tax assistance for residents who earn… Read More
Coshocton Deputy Injured In Crash
By: Associated Press, Atish Baidya
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UPDATE 2:08 p.m. A spokeswoman with the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation says the suspect shot by a Coshocton County deputy sheriff has died. The suspect was shot after a pursuit… Read More
W.Va. Supreme Court Suspends Putnam Co. Judge
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A unanimous West Virginia Supreme Court has suspended a family court judge without pay for the rest of his term. Tuesday's ruling blocks Putnam County Family Court Judge William Watkins… Read More
WV Gas Prices Decline
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The cost of gas is leveling off in West Virginia after months of rising fuel prices. The AAA's weekly fuel gauge reports a 3-cent decline in the price per gallon… Read More
Parkersburg Teacher Suspended For Role In Harlem Shake Video
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A Parkersburg High School gym teacher will now have to wait an entire month to get his job back. The Wood County Board of Education decided Tuesday Jesse Young's suspension… Read More
Morning Update For March 27
A Parkersburg High School teacher's suspension has been extended. Huntington City Council passed a "junk" ordinance. Details in your morning update.