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Son of Former Ohio Star Gary Trent Commits to Duke
By: Duncan Goldberg
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Gary Trent Jr., son of former Ohio University basketball standout, Gary Trent, has committed to play basketball at Duke University. Trent Jr. is in his senior year at Prolific Prep,… Read More
Athens Co. Prosecutor Featured In Investigation Of Official Spending
By: WOUB Staff reports
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Athens County Prosecutor Keller Blackburn was subject to scrutiny in media reports questioning his spending habits during “training trips.” Brooks Jarosz, investigative reporter for ABC 6 in Columbus, investigated Blackburn’s… Read More
Budget Cuts Forthcoming At Alexander Local Schools
By: Susan Tebben
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After the first operating levy in 25 years failed to pass, the superintendent at Alexander Local Schools is preparing to decide, along with the board of education, what — not… Read More
WV Division of Labor Names Acting Commish
By: Associated Press
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MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) – A longtime director in West Virginia’s Division of Labor has been named its acting commissioner. Mitch Woodrum’s appointment follows the retirement of former Commissioner John Junkins…. Read More
Renewable Energy Freeze Named State Priority
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Minority Democrats in the state Legislature say removing the freeze on Ohio’s renewable energy mandates is among their priorities as this year’s session winds down. The… Read More
Love Trumps Hate
By: Mallory Golski
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ATHENS, OHIO– On Wednesday afternoon, Athens community members Loran Marsan and Jolena Hansbarger solidified their three-year long relationship by tying the knot. Their location of choice? The steps of… Read More
Dive Into a Deep-Sea Adventure With a New Wild Kratts Movie & Show Splash and Bubbles
WILD KRATTS: CREATURES OF THE DEEP SEA and PBS KIDS’ new STEM series SPLASH AND BUBBLES inspire underwater learning This Thanksgiving week, PBS KIDS is diving into the deep sea with the… Read More
Philo Looks to Defense to Stop Shelby
By: Nick Ursini
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Coming off their first playoff win since 2013, the Philo Electrics take on the Shelby Whippets in the second round of the Division IV Region 15 postseason. Both the Electrics… Read More
Elle King Headed To Athens Nov. 15
The Ohio University Concert Series & Jackie O’s are pleased welcome Elle King with special guest Paul Cauthen on Tuesday, Nov. 15 at 7:30 p.m. in Ohio University’s Memorial Auditorium…. Read More
ARTS/West Presents Benefit Madrigal Dinner Dec. 3
Here ye, Here ye! Join us for a Madrigal Dinner, a Medieval Style Holiday Feast at ARTS/West on Saturday, Dec. 3. Doors open at 5 p.m., the fanfare begins at… Read More
A Backstage Evening With Steve Poltz at Stuart’s Nov. 16
Stuart’s Opera House in Nelsonville, Ohio presents a Backstage Evening with Steve Poltz on Wednesday, Nov. 16 at 8 p.m. After an opening set at Stuart’s some years back, Steve… Read More
OU Lancaster Theatre’s Production of ‘Dead Man’s Cell Phone’ Opens Tonight
Ohio University Lancaster Theatre’s fall semester production Dead Man’s Cell Phone opens tonight at 7:30 p.m. in the newly-renovated Wagner Theatre and runs throughout the weekend. Dead Man’s Cell Phone… Read More
Ohio Leaders To Discuss Priorities At Post-election Forum
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – State officials, political leaders and others are slated to appear at a postelection forum in Ohio. Topics at the conference in downtown Columbus are expected to… Read More
Voter Turnout Up For West Virginia General Election
By: Associated Press
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – Unofficial numbers from the secretary of state’s office show voter turnout in West Virginia was higher than the previous general election but didn’t eclipse the 2008… Read More
Local Veteran Services Agency Ex-Chief Gets Prison For Theft
By: Associated Press
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CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio (AP) – A former veterans services director accused of stealing thousands of dollars from her county agency in Ohio has been sentenced to three years in prison on… Read More
Voters In Ohio City OK Measure Decriminalizing Marijuana
By: Associated Press
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NEWARK, Ohio (AP) – Voters in central Ohio have approved a measure eliminating criminal penalties for possessing smaller amounts of marijuana. The Columbus Dispatch reports that 53 percent of Newark… Read More