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OU Committee To Consider Socially Responsible Practices
By: Amarens ten Bruggencate
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A new Ohio University committee is going to examine the potential presence of certain minerals in the university's purchases, such as computers, phones and other electronic devices. The first task of the the Committee on Socially Responsible Practices is to research a concern brought up by a group of students. The group – Conflict-Free… Read More
Folk-Rockers Pay Tribute To Woody Guthrie On “New Multitudes”
By: Mark Hellenberg
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In this centennial year of Woody Guthrie's birth, several tributes are being planned for the iconic American activist and folk singer. There are at least a half-dozen books slated for publication this year, and Smithsonian Folkways is releasing a box set titled Woody at 100. One such tribute project, New Multitudes, performed by Jay Farrar,… Read More
Effort Underway To Save Burr Oak Lodge
By: Fred Kight
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On January 31, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources closed the lodge at Burr Oak State Park. This came as a great disappointment to many people, including Deana Clark. Clark is Director of the Convention and Visitors Bureau in Morgan County where the lodge is located. 'We've started a "Save Burr Oak" campaign. We're asking… Read More
Caldwell Mayor Resigns Due To Personal Reasons
By: Sara Vallone
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Caldwell Village Mayor Dan Shaw has announced his resignation. Shaw was elected as mayor just this November. According to Village officials, Shaw gave his resignation on February 29th. His decision to leave the office was due to personal and health reasons. Under normal circumstances, the President of Village Council would take over… Read More
Afternoon Audio Update For March 2
By: Olivia Bevan
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More than 50 Ironton workers with the American Federation of State, County and Municipak Employees Local 771 received notice they may lose their jobs. Firefighters say most of the fuel spilled during a train derailment in Lancaster is contained in a holding pond. Details in your afternoon audio update.
Men’s Basketball: Seeding Scenarios For Ohio
By: Matt Archibald
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MAC Seeding right now: 1. Akron 12-3 2. Buffalo 11-4 3. Ohio 10-5 3. Kent State 10-5 5. Eastern Michigan 9-6* 6. Bowling Green 9-6 *Eastern Michigan beat Bowling Green head-to-head. Ohio gets #2 seed if: Ohio wins (11-5) at Miami, Buffalo loses (11-5) to Bowling Green, doesn't matter if Kent State wins or loses…. Read More
Ironton Union Workers May Lose Their Jobs
By: Olivia Bevan
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More than 50 Ironton employees of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 771 received notice they may lose their job. Mayor Rich Blankenship handed out 30-day layoff notices yesterday. According to Blankenship, the notices were handed out due to a budget battle between his office and city council. The two sides… Read More
Ross County Crash Leaves One Dead
A two-vehicle crash Thursday evening in Ross County leaves one man dead and a woman in critical condition. According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, Marcia Ellis, 52, of Chillicothe, was traveling north on State Route 159 near Green Township around 5:30 p.m. when she crossed the center line and hit another car head-on. … Read More
OU Journalism Students Recognized By The Society Of Professional Journalists
By: Kelly Martin
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Four Ohio University students have been selected to receive Region 4 Mark of Excellence awards by the Society of Professional Journalists. Annually, the Society of Professional Journalists presents the Mark of Excellence Awards honoring the best in student journalism. The awards offer categories for print, radio, television and online collegiate journalism. Entries are first judged… Read More
Most Of Fuel Spilled During Lancaster Train Derailment Contained
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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Firefighters say most of the fuel spilled during a train derailment in Lancaster is contained in a holding pond. The train derailed yesterday morning in a corn field off of Ety Road near Fair Avenue. The fuel tank was punctured allowing up to 1,500 gallons of diesel fuel to spill into the surrounding area. … Read More
Ohio’s Unemployment Rate Drops Again
By: Associated Press
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Ohio's unemployment rate went down for the third month in a row in January thanks to continued strength in the state's health care sector. Joblessness fell to 7.7 percent in January, down from an adjusted 7.9 percent in December, the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services said Friday. Payrolls outside… Read More
Three Bowling Green Students Killed In Wrong Way Accident
By: Associated Press
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A driver going the wrong way on Interstate 75 in Ohio crashed into a car carrying several Bowling Green State University students, killing three students and injuring two others. The accident happened early this morning in Wood County in northern Ohio. Bowling Green State University says it is working with police… Read More
Ohio GOP Presidential Primary Race Very Close
By: Associated Press
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The latest Ohio Republican presidential poll shows a toss-up race between Rick Santorum and Mitt Romney heading into the final weekend before the primary. The Quinnipiac University poll Friday gave the former Pennsylvania senator 35 percent to 31 for former Massachusetts Gov. Romney. The four-point lead is within the poll's margin of error,… Read More
John Glenn To Be Honored In Cleveland
By: Associated Press
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John Glenn is slated to give a keynote speech as the Ohio NASA research center bearing his name continues celebrating the recent 50th anniversary of his historic spaceflight. The former astronaut and U.S. senator from Ohio became the first American to orbit the Earth on Feb. 20, 1962. NASA's Glenn Research… Read More
Body Of Missing Gallia County Woman Found
Emergency responders have apparently found the body of a missing 67-year-old woman from Gallia County. Deputies say Betsy Ball of the Morgan Township area was last seen around 7:30 Wednesday night. Sheriff Joe Browning says she was not reported missing until around 1:30 a.m. Thursday morning. Search crews then spent the early morning looking for… Read More
Morning Audio Update for March 2
By: Taylor Pool
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Emergency responders have apparently found the body of a missing 67-year-old woman from Gallia county. Plus, Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine is urging schools to ensure their floor plans and safety plans are up to date. And, nineteen Cabell County students face juvenile petitions.
Dewine Urges School To Check Safety After Recent Shooting
By: Associated Press
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Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine is urging schools to ensure their floor plans and safety plans are up to date in the wake of a high school shooting that killed three students. State law requires schools to file those plans with the attorney general's criminal investigation division and update the plans at least… Read More