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Faith-Related Vandalism Hits Close to Home
By: Marina Neuman
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ATHENS, Ohio- Across the country, people of faith have become fearful following a spike in anti-Semitic and other anti-religion behavior. Toppled headstones in Jewish cemeteries, bomb threats at Jewish community centers, Swastikas painted on… Read More
Dinner With 12 Strangers
By: Allie Eldredge
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This week, I went to the Alumni Association sponsored event, “Dinner with 12 Strangers” to find out how the dinner began and what it’s really like to eat dinner with… Read More
Interim President ‘Unwilling’ to Drop Baker Center Protest Charges
By: Susan Tebben
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In an email to the university community, OU’s interim president said he would not attempt to drop charges or remove university sanctions on 70 students arrested during a protest at Baker… Read More
Hardwood Heroes 2017 All-Hero Teams
By: Alex Harrison
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Most players are alright, some players are good, few are great, and in the Tri-Valley Conference, 12 are heroic. Girls Leah Richardson – Alexander Richardson is an offensive powerhouse for… Read More
WOUB-TV to Broadcast ‘American Masters: Patsy Cline’ March 4
By: Emily Votaw
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Country music great Virginia Patterson Hensley (a.k.a. Patsy Cline) worked her way to the top of international pop music consciousness – sweating every step of the way. She survived a… Read More
Man Accused of Unwanted Toe-Sucking, Foot Massaging at Mall
By: Associated Press
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TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) – A man accused of taking off a woman’s shoe and sucking her toes without permission at an Ohio mall is now accused of massaging the feet… Read More
Lawmaker’s Plan Would Revamp Ohio’s Congressional Map-Making
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – A new legislative proposal calls for Ohio’s congressional districts to be drawn with bipartisan input similar to what Ohio voters approved for state legislative boundaries in… Read More
Scam Got Tax Info for 2,400 Workers
By: Associated Press
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BLOOMSBURG, Pa. (AP) — A Swiss company said Wednesday income tax information was stolen for about 2,400 workers in the United States, putting them at risk of identity theft just… Read More
West Virginia House Set to Vote on Water Pollution Limits
By: Associated Press
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – West Virginia’s House is set to vote on legislation that would allow larger pollution discharges into the state’s waterways. The proposal would authorize the Department of… Read More
Universities Must Reform to Stay Relevant and Affordable Says Notable Economist
By: Tom Hodson
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Dr. Richard Vedder, Director of the Center for College Affordability and Productivity in Washington, DC, notes that the costs of higher education have increased markedly in recent years while the… Read More
March Brings New Testing Requirements for Ohio High School Juniors
By: Brooke Davis
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ATHENS, Ohio – This spring, all Ohio juniors will take the ACT or SAT test. When House Bill 487 became effective in September, 2014, all high school juniors in Ohio were required… Read More
The OUtlet – Season 5 Ep. 5
This week on the OUtlet — One of our reporters catches up with a student who plans to run a marathon in all fifty states. We’ll also tell you about… Read More
Ohio House Approves Bill That Would Allow Protective Orders For Dating Violence
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – The Ohio House approved a bill Tuesday that would allow victims of dating violence to seek a protective order against an alleged perpetrator. The bill would… Read More
Senate OKs Bill Updating Kentucky Law Governing Hemp Growing
By: Associated Press
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) – The Kentucky Senate has passed a bill to update state law governing hemp production. Senators voted 35-0 Tuesday to send the measure to the House. It’s… Read More
Ohio Court Considers Privacy Rights In Backpack Search
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – The state Supreme Court will hear arguments over the constitutionality of an Ohio student’s backpack search that authorities say led first to the discovery of bullets… Read More
History, Genealogy Groups To Gather At West Virginia Capitol
By: Associated Press
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – Dozens of groups interested in history or genealogy are expected at the State Capitol Complex in Charleston next week. The West Virginia Division of Culture and… Read More
Preview: Ohio Must Use Bowling Green Game to Prepare for Upcoming MAC Tournaments
By: John Jarosik
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Ohio aims to win two in a row when they face Mid-American Conference foe Bowling Green at the Convocation Center Wednesday. The Bobcats (19-8, 10-6) are looking for their 20th… Read More
Team Play From Waterford Cruises Past Green
Team basketball is a beautiful thing. When five players mesh together so well it shows up on the scoreboard as well as on the stat sheet. Waterford’s boys’ team played… Read More