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Belpre Runs Past Lady Lancers
Led by Freshman Katelyn Hughes and Sophomore Sierra Barker, the Belpre Lady Eagles topped Federal Hocking for the second time this year, beating the Lady Lancers 67-53. Barker and Hughes led the way for the home squad, both knocking in 19 points. Junior Lexus Cunningham had an impressive performance as well, netting nine points and… Read More
Changes In The Works For Athens Public Transportation
By: Lindsey Zimmerman, Olivia Bevan
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A new logo, routes, and bus are among changes proposed to the Athens Transit system. Athens Transit Transportation Services Manager Michael Lachman presented the plans during Monday night's committee session of the City Council. Lachman said they are looking for a new logo design as a way to modernize the service. "We'd like to give… Read More
Doctors React To High Number Of Flu Cases This Year
Some doctors call this flu season an epidemic, as a result of a record high number of flu hospitalizations this year. Forty-eight states, including Ohio, have reported flu hospitalizations this year. According to the Ohio Department of Health, flu hospitalizations have increased this year, with 586 reported cases this week compared to only five reported… Read More
Practicing Rural Medicine
On this edition of Conversations from Studio B, host Jackie Wolf talks with Randy Longenecker, M.D., the Assistant Dean for Rural and Underserved Programs and a Professor of Family Medicine at the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine. Wolf and Longenecker discuss training students in rural medicine, how to get students interested in rural… Read More
Ohio CPAs To Prepare Free Tax Returns For Deployed Troops
By: Taylor Mirfendereski
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Deployed military service members who permanently reside in Ohio are eligible to receive free tax preparation assistance this tax season. Through the Ohio Society of CPAs' Operation CPA program, about 60 certified public accountants from around the state have signed up to prepare 2012 tax returns at no cost for military personnel who are currently… Read More
Kent State Rematch To Be Broadcast On ESPNU
Jim Christian and the Ohio Bobcats Men’s Basketball team (15-5, 6-0 MAC) are having a great season thus far, and it is being noticed. The Mid-American Conference announced today that Christian’s second game against his former team, the Kent State Golden Flashes, will be broadcasted nationally by ESPNU on Feb. 16. The two teams will… Read More
Ohio Governor Sets Online ‘Town Hall’ On Education
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Ohio's governor is planning an online "town hall" session Thursday evening on education. Gov. John Kasich says in social media messages that the 6 p.m. session will discuss shaping learning for opportunity and success. He says education leaders will be on the panel, and he encourages the public to submit questions on his Facebook page… Read More
New Dean For OU College Of Fine Arts
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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The Ohio University College of Fine Arts will have a new dean beginning in May. OU Executive Vice President and Provost Pam Benoit announced Monday Margaret Kennedy-Dygas will assume the role. Kennedy-Dygas will succeed Interim Dean Madeleine Scott, who replaced Charles McWeeny after he stepped down from the position to become a faculty member in… Read More
Dept. of Agriculture Announces Gypsy Moth Information Session
By: Lindsey Zimmerman
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The Ohio Department of Agriculture is inviting the public to an open house information session in Nelsonville focusing on the growing gypsy moth problem in the state. Athens and Hocking counties are among 51 counties in the state currently under gypsy moth quarantine. Brett Gates, a spokesman for the department, encouraged residents in affected areas… Read More
US Senate Commerce Committee Hearing Testimony About Pipeline Explosion
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A West Virginia woman feared the world was ending as she watched a gas explosion destroy her Sissonville neighborhood. Sue Bonham was the first witness at a Monday field hearing held by Senate Commerce Chairman Jay Rockefeller. The West Virginia Democrat organized it after the Dec. 11 blast torched homes and damaged Interstate 77. Bonham… Read More