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Former OU Post Editor Part of Pulitzer Prize Winning Team
Wesley Lowery, Washington Post staff writer and E.W. Scripps School of Journalism alumnus (2012), was part of a team that was awarded a Pulitzer Prize Monday Afternoon in the national reporting category…. Read More
Empty Freight Train Cars Headed to Maryland Derail in Ohio
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FOSTORIA, Ohio (AP) – Authorities say 11 empty train cars have derailed in Ohio with no injuries reported. The derailment happened Monday morning about 35 miles south of Toledo in… Read More
Athens Residents Challenged by Choice
The best way to understand the day-to-day challenges of disabled people is to become disabled yourself. That’s the purpose behind Challenged by Choice, an annual day-long event sponsored by the… Read More
Mixed Results in Series Opener with Zips
Savannah Jo Dorsey is used to being in control, but a wild pitch on Friday gave Akron the additional run Ohio could not match. The Zips led 4-0 at the… Read More
Plan Delays Ohio Renewable Energy Targets Another 3 Years
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – An as-yet-to-be-introduced bill that would extend a freeze on Ohio’s renewable-energy requirements for an additional three years is already drawing opposition. State Sen. Bill Seitz circulated… Read More
Kanawha County Teaching Opioid Overdose Treatment
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – Health officials in Kanawha County will be teaching the public how to use the opioid overdose-reversing treatment naloxone. The training will take place Thursday at 8… Read More
International Street Fair Educates and Entertains
The annual international street fair was in full swing Saturday morning as representatives of 113 world cultures lined Court and Union Streets, marking the end of International week at Ohio… Read More
Kortlander Works Featured at Decorative Arts Center of Ohio
By: Kelly Fisher
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The Decorative Arts Center of Ohio, located in Lancaster, is a large brick building that serves as a nonprofit museum. John Kortlander describes it as an “elegant space (and)…beautiful old… Read More
West Virginia Dem Governor Hopefuls Clash in 1st Debate
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – For the first – and likely only – time, the three Democratic candidates in West Virginia’s open governor’s race have sparred on the same debate stage…. Read More
Ohio House Lawmakers Pass Bill to Stiffen Murder Penalties
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – A proposal to stiffen mandatory sentences for convicted murderers in Ohio has been approved by the Ohio House and is headed to the Senate for consideration…. Read More
Columbus Plans North Carolina Travel Ban Over Bathroom Law
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Columbus City Council plans to enact a ban on unnecessary travel to North Carolina in protest of that state’s recently enacted law mandating which public restrooms… Read More