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Start Smart: Ohio University Prepares Students For Job Interviews
By: Merle Tilk
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Students at Ohio University have the opportunity to practice job interviews this week. On Monday Roxanne Male-Brune, Director for Grant Development and Projects at OU, taught a group of female… Read More
WV House Panel OKs Bill To Limit Abortions
By: Associated Press
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A West Virginia House of Delegates committee has voted to pass a bill to limit abortions after 20 weeks. The proposal passed Monday in the Committee on Health would prohibit… Read More
Police Make Another Arrest In WVU Hazing Incident
By: Associated Press
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Morgantown police say they have charged a third person following an investigation into a reported hazing incident at West Virginia University. Police on identified the suspect Monday as 23-year-old Christopher… Read More
Employees Taking Time Off Hampers Recycling Center
By: WOUB Contributing Writer
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Staffing issues at the Athens-Hocking Recycling Center helped prompt the calling of a special meeting of the Athens-Hocking Solid Waste District board for Wednesday. Roger Bail, director of operations and… Read More
ODNR’s Communication Plan Draws Controversy
An environmental group has discovered a controversial playbook that a state department drew up to tackle oil and gas drilling issues. The plan calls into question the relationship between a… Read More
Bobcats’ Assistant Coach Germane Lindsey Returns To Ohio’s Mats
Step into an Ohio wrestling practice and see the team running laps, cutting through the dank air of the dim practice room. Notice the short and stocky man with the… Read More
Proposed Bill Would Create Private Flood Insurance Option
By: Associated Press
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A bill that would create a private flood insurance option has been introduced in the West Virginia Senate. The sponsor is Sen. Rocky Fitzsimmons, who said federal law changes in… Read More
Krauss Prepares For Second MLB Season
Former Ohio Bobcat outfielder Marc Krauss is prepping for the start of spring training after making his debut in the majors last season. “I’m just trying to grow my game…. Read More
Ohio AG: Beware Of Online Dating Scams
By: Statehouse News Bureau
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If you are looking for love online, Ohio’s Attorney General has one word for you – beware. Mike DeWine says his office is seeing an increase in the number of… Read More
Over 100 Mounted Animals Are Part Of Unusual Ohio Auction
By: Associated Press
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A black bear standing upright, some moose, wild boar and a chipmunk in a hollow tree limb were among 104 mounted animals for sale in an unusual auction in southeast… Read More
Ohio To Seize Tax Refunds From Fraud Debtors
By: Associated Press
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The state says it plans to start seizing federal tax refunds sent to Ohioans who have committed unemployment compensation fraud. Such fraud typically occurs when people return to work but… Read More
Kentucky Exports Sales Reach Record Level
By: Associated Press
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Last year's exports have set a record in Kentucky, reaching $25.3 billion in sales of Kentucky-made products and services. Gov. Steve Beshear's office says the total is 14 percent more… Read More
Potholes: Another Side Effect Of The Snow And Ice
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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The forming and melting of ice and snow on roadways is causing motorists to worry about yet another thing during their morning commutes – potholes. The Circleville Today reports that… Read More
ODNR Drafted Communication Plan For Hydraulic Fracturing
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources has formulated, but allegedly not implemented a controversial hydraulic fracturing or communications plan. Sierra Club, an environmental group, uncovered records that show ODNR drafted… Read More
Amount Of Hazardous Material Seeping From Landfill Unknown
By: Gretchen Gregory | The Logan Daily News Editor
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The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency is not sure how much hazardous material is escaping from the Green I Landfill located along Hunters Woods Road, according to EPA Spokesperson Heather Lauer…. Read More
Another WV School Closes After Smelling Licorice Scent
By: Associated Press
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Another West Virginia school is closing because of an odor resembling the chemical that spilled into a regional water system last month. Grandview Elementary in Kanawha County sent students home… Read More
Dorsey, Dalton Sweep MAC East Weekly Honors
By: Blaise Weber
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The Ohio softball team brought the broom out Monday when it took home both Mid-American Conferece Player of the Week awards for the East Division. Sophomore pitcher Savannah Jo Dorsey,… Read More
Lady Bulldogs Eliminate Warren From Tournament
By: Brendan Margolies, Corbin Bagford
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The No. 1 seed Athens Lady Bulldogs (22-1, 10-0) captured another sectional title by defeating the No. 5 seed Warren Lady Warriors 64-37 on Saturday afternoon thanks to an overpowering… Read More
Leah Richardson Leads Alexander To Sectional Title
By: Michael Somrak
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The last time the Alexander Lady Spartans won a sectional title was in 2010. Freshman Leah Richardson made sure that that fact no longer stood after Saturday night. Richardson would… Read More
Lady Vikings Fall Short To Sheridan In Sectional Final
By: Corbin Bagford, Megan Stamper
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The No. 3 seed Vinton County Lady Vikings (13-9, 7-3) couldn’t overcome a stifling full-court trap defense and suffered a season-ending loss to No. 2 seed Sheridan in the sectional… Read More
Aging Voting Machines Raise Concerns In Ohio
By: Associated Press
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Nearly decade-old voting technology used in Ohio and elsewhere is raising concerns among elections officials who say the machines may be nearing the end of their lifespans and at risk… Read More
N-Y’s Second Half Defense Propels Lady Bucks Into District Play
By: Michael Somrak, Patrick Gifford
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In a very defensive game for Nelsonville-York, the Lady Buckeyes forced 29 turnovers in their 49-31 victory over the Meigs Lady Marauders Sunday afternoon at Athens High School. With the… Read More
Three $1 Million Lottery Tickets Sold In WV In 1 Week
By: Associated Press
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West Virginia has another $1 million lottery winner. Lottery spokesman Randy Burnside tells The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register that a ticket sold in the Wheeling area won a $1 million… Read More
Ohio Sets State Export Record Of $50.5 billion
By: Associated Press
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State officials say businesses in Ohio are exporting at a record pace and set a new state record last year. The Ohio Development Services Agency says state exports in 2013… Read More
Ohio Exploring New Options For Scarce Road Salt
By: Associated Press
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The Ohio Department of Transportation says it's looking for other ways to get more road salt after an effort to get more for communities running short drew no bids from… Read More