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Period Project Supports Underpriveleged Women
By: Abby Grisez
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Ohio University freshman Maddie Sloat was in high school when she was made aware of an issue many people don’t think about: lower income women sometimes have difficulty affording feminine products. Maddie… Read More
Student Safety — Campus Safety Pt. 2
By: Abby Grisez
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The Athens Police Department has been investigating an alleged serial rapist since mid-January. Many students at Ohio University have been uneasy since that news came out, and have changed some… Read More
OUPD Ride-Along — Campus Safety Pt. 2
By: Abby Grisez
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OUtlet reporter Abby Grisez rode along with an OU police officer during a typical Saturday night to find out more about what the department is doing to keep the campus safe. Since… Read More
New Image of Suspect In Serial Sex Offenses Released
By: Susan Tebben
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Police have released a new profile using DNA imaging for a suspect in serial sex offenses that happened within the city of Athens. The Athens Police Department enlisted the help of Snapshot… Read More
Two Crayfish Species Added to Endangered Species List
By: Associated Press
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has added crayfish species in Kentucky, Virginia and West Virginia to the Endangered Species list. The agency said Wednesday in… Read More
Educators Brainstorm Ways To Attract More Of Their Own
ATHENS – Local educators and community members came together on Tuesday evening at the Athens Community Center to strategize about improving teacher recruitment, preparation and retention in the region. The forum… Read More
Voting Rights Group Allege Illegal Ohio Election Roll Purge
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Voting rights groups have sued Ohio’s elections chief, alleging the state’s process for purging election rolls is illegally removing eligible voters. The lawsuit filed Wednesday in… Read More
Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre to Bring Improv to Nelsonville
This Saturday, Stuart’s Opera House will host an evening of improv comedy with the legendary Upright Citizens Brigade Touring Company. The UCB Touring Company brings the best improv comedians of… Read More
Dorsey’s Historic Day Leads to Ohio Sweep of Kent State
By: Andrew Hohman
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Ohio Softball Coach Jodi Hermanek didn’t hesitate when asked if she knew she was going to run Savannah Jo Dorsey through the entire second game. “Yes,” she interjected before the reporter could finish… Read More
Tax Time Brings Latest Catmail Scam
The latest email scam directed at Ohio University students and faculty has the Office of Information Technology scrambling again to keep its clients safe. The fraudulent messages to Catmail… Read More
Marietta Prepares for Kasich State of the State Address
Ohio Governor John Kasich has accomplished a great deal during his six-year tenure, but there is one thing that he has never done as governor: visit Southeast Ohio. Kasich is… Read More
Ex-Coal CEO Sentenced to One Year in Prison
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Update 1:00 p.m. A former coal executive sentenced to a year in prison in connection to the deadliest U.S. mine explosion in four decades says he is not guilty of… Read More
Escaped Nelsonville Inmate Could Face New Charges From Grand Jury
By: Susan Tebben
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A Hocking County grand jury will decide whether an inmate who escaped from a Nelsonville prison will face a new charge. A charge of escape, a third-degree felony, was recommended… Read More
International Week to Feature Food, Music, Special Events and Street Fair
Ohio University will celebrate International Week beginning on Sunday, April 10 and concluding with the International Street Fair on Saturday, April 16. An Ohio University tradition dating back to the… Read More
Meigs Marauders Shut Out Athens Bulldogs 6-0
A dominating pitching performance from starter Chase Whitlatch notched the victory for the undefeated Meigs Marauders against the struggling Athens Bulldogs Monday night. The junior was unhittable all night, going… Read More
Ohio Speech To Draw Crowd, Attention For GOP’s Kasich
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – The city of Marietta is preparing for an influx of officials as Ohio Gov. John Kasich, members of his Cabinet, state lawmakers and others descend on… Read More
WV Officials Announce $4.9M Settlement With Rite Aid
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – West Virginia officials have reached a $4.9 million settlement with Rite Aid in a dispute involving cost savings stemming from generic prescription drugs sales. Attorney General… Read More
Ohio AG: Of 13,000 Rape Kits Submitted, Three-Fourths Tested
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – The state says law enforcement agencies in Ohio have submitted more than 13,000 sexual assault kits for DNA testing under an initiative to check for evidence… Read More