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OU President Roderick McDavis Receives Pay Raise
By: Taylor Pool
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The Ohio Board of Trustees has approved a 6.3 percent pay increase for Ohio University President Roderick McDavis in addition to a 15 percent bonus. The Buckeye Institute Higher Education… Read More
Field Hockey: Taylor Brown Was Born To Score Goals
By: Marlowe Alter
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Last season, she hammered home the game-winner to upset sixth-ranked Ohio State in Columbus. Ten days later, she scored in overtime to carry the Bobcats over eighth-ranked American. And her… Read More
McDavis To Discuss “Ohio For Ohio” Plan
By: Rose Troyer
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Ohio University leaders are putting the finishing touches on a proposal of ways to link the university to the state's economic progress. President Roderick McDavis says the "Ohio for Ohio"… Read More
Field Hockey: Gomez-Teruel Named MAC Offensive Player of the Week
By: Sara Nealeigh
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Luli Gomez-Teruel was named MAC Offensive Player of the Week for her performance in last week’s game against Radford University. Gomez-Teruel led the team in scoring for the 9-0 victory,… Read More
Semi-Tractor Trailer Wrecks in Jackson County
Traffic on U.S. Route 35 in Jackson County is now open after an accident closed the roadway early this morning. A transportation employee was directing traffic at the scene while… Read More
Ohio Athletics Releases 2011-12 Annual Report
“It’s a great time to be an Ohio University Bobcat,” said Ohio Athletic Director Jim Schaus in the first line of this year’s Annual Report. Ohio Athletics released its Annual… Read More
Trimble Attempting To Put Loss Behind Against South Gallia
By: Mike Bundt
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Entering Friday night’s matchup with South Gallia, Trimble has to feel like they’re in the same position as last year. Despite starting the year 1-1 instead of 0-2, the… Read More
Parkersburg In Need Of Big Win In Marietta
By: Seth Austin
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Although Parkersburg record sits at 1-1, they could very well be winless just two weeks into the 2012 season. The Big Reds needed to come from behind to beat… Read More
Philo, New Lexington Striving For Better Performance
By: Brad Hawley
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After the first week of MVL action, the Philo Electrics and New Lexington Panthers are going in opposite directions. Last week, the Electrics overcame a 13-0 halftime deficit to… Read More
Sheridan Looks To Continue Winning Streak Against Morgan
Friday night in Thornville could bring a high-scoring matchup in the MVL, as the Sheridan Generals will play host to the Morgan Raiders. The Generals have outscored their opponents this… Read More
OU Distinguished Professor Publishes Book of Plays
By: Fred Kight
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Charles Smith is a Distinguished Professor of Theater at Ohio University. Smith attained the special designation, in part, because of his abilities as a playwright. Now five of his award-winning… Read More
Football: Ohio’s Beau Blankenship Follows a Path to Success
By: Alex Marcheschi
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A running back needs a path to follow; it’s a basic fact of football. Ohio running back Beau Blankenship’s path to success, especially in last Saturday’s Penn State game, was… Read More
Stellar Retro-Roots Lineup for Sunday Union Show
By: Bryan Gibson
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These days it seems like local music fans are spoiled for choice, and this weekend is no exception. Blackout Booking and Peacock Productions, both known for bringing stellar entertainment to… Read More
ODOT Works on Bypass Near Athens County
By: Rose Troyer
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ODOT is doing construction of part of the Nelsonville bypass. District 10 Construction Engineer Cary Betzing says the projects overlap in Athens and Hocking counties. "Phase two which would be… Read More
Belmont County Hospital Receives State Grant
A small rural hospital was awarded a large State Appalachian Development Grant to help update operations. Barnesville Hospital in Belmont County will be granted $119,000 to purchase new clinical equipment…. Read More
Innovation Center Helps Build Young Businesses
The Innovation Center at Ohio University is helping to build businesses within the region. The center just wrapped up a 10 week boot camp for young businesses. Director of the… Read More
Proposed Brine Well Sparks Group’s Interest
Some Athens County citizens are mobilizing their fight against a proposed fracking waste well in Athens County. The Athens County Fracking Action Network held a meeting Wednesday to discuss a… Read More
Casino Tax Revenue Could Build Fairfield Co. Jail
By: Associated Press
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Gamblers may end up paying for a new lockup in Fairfield County. Counties around the state are beginning to receive their first payouts from casino-tax revenue. Fairfield County could… Read More
Scioto Co. Crash Claims One, Injures Three
By: WOUB Contributing Writer
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A Lawrence County man died following a crash between two trucks Wednesday afternoon on Ohio 104 just north of Ohio 348, according to a news release from the Ohio Highway… Read More
Morning Update for September 6
Multiple search warrants were executed in Hocking County Tuesday and Wednesday. Bags of human hair found in a Perry County home are determined to be from multiple people. Details in your… Read More