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Jackson School Board Takes A Stand On A Portrait
The portrait of Jesus hanging in Jackson Middle School will not be taken down. Tuesday night, the Jackson City Board of Education met to reveal the future of the portrait… Read More
Podcast: Ohio Prepares For Central Michigan, Kent State
The Bobcats had the bounce back week they wanted after losing at Akron on Feb. 2. They won on the road to Ball State, going 3-1 on their four-game road… Read More
Ohio University Takes Steps To Expand Career Outreach to Branch Campuses
Ohio University's Career and Leadership Development Center is in the process of expanding its services to students at branch campuses. "Some of our students are willing to travel to Athens,… Read More
Lauren Gellerman Earns Weekly Conference Honors
By: Nathan Takitch
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Ohio University Softball catcher, Lauren Gellerman had a sensational week in the batter’s box that netted the San Diego, Calif. native Mid-American Conference East Division Player of the Week honors…. Read More
Psych Tests Ordered In Ohio School Shootings Case
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A judge has ordered psychiatric testing for an 18-year-old charged with shooting three students to death at a northeast Ohio high school. Attorneys for both sides want the testing to… Read More
Washington Co. Man Pleads Guilty To Clean Water Act Violation
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A Washington County man and the oil and gas company that he represents have pleaded guilty to violating the Clean Water Act by causing wastewater from oil and gas wells… Read More
Ohio Expands Use Of Anti-Narcotic Treatment
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Changes in the way doctors can bill Medicaid for an expensive painkiller addiction treatment have boosted use of the drug in Ohio. Under the new system pharmacies can now bill… Read More
W.Va. Schools Chief Defends Teachers To Lawmakers
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West Virginia's new state schools superintendent is urging the Legislature not to beat up on teachers and administrators during its upcoming session. Superintendent Jim Phares on Tuesday said it's clear… Read More
Soccer: Ohio Adds Eight Recruits In 2013 Class
Ohio soccer coach Aaron Rodgers completed his first recruiting class for the 2013-14 class with eight recruits, adding two defenders, three midfielders and three forwards to the roster. The Bobcats… Read More
Kagan Squire: Mature Beyond His Years
For Ohio head coach Joel Greenlee, it is very common to redshirt freshmen wrestlers who are coming into the program. By now, that phenomenon is no longer a surprise; the… Read More
Attorneys Seeking Psychiatric Testing For Alleged Chardon Shooter
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Attorneys for both sides want psychiatric testing for an 18-year-old charged with shooting three students to death at a northeast Ohio high school. The request is intended to determine if… Read More
Demolition Set For Old Lunatic Asylum Building
The days are numbered for a historical building on Ohio University's campus that some Athens community members say they hope can still be saved. The demolition of the old tuberculosis… Read More
OU Employee Sentenced After Threatening Violence At Work
By: Katlyn Patton
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An Ohio University employee pleaded no contest to a reduced charge Tuesday morning in Athens Municipal Court. Stacy Gorham, 53, was originally charged with inducing panic and posessing criminal tools… Read More
Leading Differently
In today's day and age, it would be hard to come up with an exact definition of a leader. Each person in today's society has their own thoughts on opinions… Read More
Leading Differently
In today's day and age, it would be hard to come up with an exact definition of a leader. Each person in today's society has their own thoughts on opinions… Read More
Bobcat Wrestlers Cut Weight
Americans seem to be always looking for a way to lose weight. Like anyone else, wrestlers are also always working to lose weight – and they tend to be very… Read More
Washington Co. Man Injured In Bull Attack
A 79-year-old Washington County man is recovering from severe injuries following a bull attack Monday afternoon. Washington County Sheriff Larry Mincks says Dale Gerken and his grandson were leading the… Read More
New Program Offers Help To Manufacturing Companies In Appalachian Ohio
By: Atish Baidya
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Manufacturing companies in parts of Appalachian Ohio now have access to a program aimed at helping companies become more competitive in the global marketplace. The Manufacturing Extension Partnership provides companies… Read More
Men’s Golf: Ohio Falls At Mid-American Match Play
By: Sarah Rachul
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The Ohio University men’s golf team completed Monday’s Mid-American Match Play at Lake Jovita Golf Course in Dade City, Fl. with two losses to conference foes, Ball State and Miami…. Read More
“Black Girls Rock” at Ohio University
By: Erin Riordan
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Every day, women everywhere are inspired to create change in their communities. On Feb. 23, Ohio University's Black Student Union will honor local African American women who are making a difference with "Black Girls Rock: A Celebration of Powerful Black Women at OU," featuring dance, music and spoken word performances.
Oil And Gas Drilling Waste Could Face Stricter Regulations
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Radioactive waste from oil and natural gas drilling would face new testing, reporting and tracking requirements before going to Ohio landfills under a proposal included in Gov. John Kasich's budget…. Read More
Jackson Schools To Discuss Jesus Portrait Lawsuit
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A southern Ohio school board plans to decide how to respond to a federal lawsuit seeking removal of a portrait of Jesus that hangs prominently in its middle school. The… Read More
Morning Update For February 12
The Jackson City School Board is planning on how to respond to a federal lawsuit aimed at removing a portrait of Jesus in its middle school. A woman is missing… Read More
Appalachian Regional Commission To Tackle Childhood Obesity
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UPDATE 2:05 p.m. Church, state and federal groups are banding together with community partners in the latest effort to tackle child obesity in West Virginia. The Appalachian Regional Commission on Tuesday… Read More
Road To The Convo: Lady Spartans Shock Nelsonville-York
The Alexander Lady Spartans finished the third quarter on a 7-0 run in the final 90 seconds. That was the swing of the pendulum that shifted the Lady Spartans all… Read More