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Ohio Softball Sweeps Doubleheader With Wright State
The Ohio Bobcats (21-22) won both games of their doubleheader with Wright State on Thursday and broke their nine-game losing streak. Ohio’s pitching and hitting were on, and it helped… Read More
Boston Bombings Motivate Shift In Competitive Sport
By: Taylor Mirfendereski
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For former Ohio University student track athlete Craig Leon and thousands of runners like him, the morning of April 15 was the perfect day to compete in a world-renowned race. … Read More
OU Board Of Trustees To Vote On Final Approval Of Construction Projects
By: Atish Baidya
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The Ohio University Board of Trustees is expected to give final approval to five major capital improvement projects on the Athens campus Friday. The projects total more than $38 million… Read More
Colvin Creates One-Two Punch In Ohio Softball Lineup
Ohio catcher Lauren Gellerman has gotten most of, if not all of, the attention as the Bobcats' best hitter this season. And probably for good reason. Her 17 home runs,… Read More
Basketball Legend Gary Trent Elected To MAC Hall Of Fame
The Mid-American Conference announced Thursday the 2013 class that will be inducted into the MAC Hall of Fame. Former Ohio men’s basketball legend Gary Trent is among the seven that… Read More
OU Trustees Approve Tuition Increases For Next Academic Year
By: Atish Baidya, Michael Locklear, Taylor Mirfendereski
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UPDATE 4/19/13, 6:32 PM: Ohio University trustees have approved an undergraduate tuition increase for the upcoming academic year. The Board of Trustees met Friday at Ohio University's Athens campus. The… Read More
Sen. Portman Says Gun Bill Wouldn’t Have Prevented Tragedy
By: Michael Locklear
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Ohio's two U.S. senators voted with their parties Wednesday on expanding gun background checks. Sen. Rob Portman (R-OH) says he voted against the measure because it wouldn't have made a… Read More
Afternoon Update 4/18
A Portsmouth man was taken into custody at the Los Angeles International Airport for suspected rape and unlawful sexual contact with a minor. A proposal for pro-abstinence sex education is… Read More
Ohio House Vote Nears On Sex-Ed Restriction
By: Associated Press
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A pro-abstinence sex education amendment inserted into Ohio's state budget is headed to a floor vote Thursday in the Ohio House. The proposal, sponsored by House Health Chairman Lynn Wachtmann,… Read More
Region’s Heritage Celebrated In “Music Of The Little Cities”
By: Bryan Gibson
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Southeast Ohio's history, heritage and natural environment will be celebrated during "Music of the Little Cities: Coal Dust, Culture and Cause for Congregation," hosted by Stuart's Opera House on Friday, April 19.
Gun Control Sponsor Says NRA Scorecard Killed Bill
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The Democratic sponsor of the defeated gun-control plan says it would have passed easily, if not for the National Rifle Association. Senator Joe Manchin of West Virginia says there would… Read More
International Week: Bringing Students Together
This week, Ohio University celebrates its student diversity with International Week. In addition to the brightly colored world flags displayed around campus, the annual weeklong celebration also includes a… Read More
FBI Releases Images Of Two Suspects In Boston Bombing
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UPDATE 5:33 p.m. The FBI has released photos of two suspects in the Boston Marathon bombings and is asking for the public's help in identifying them. FBI Agent Richard DesLauriers said… Read More
Ohio Jury Finds For Hospital In Meningitis Case
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A jury has ruled that a southeastern Ohio hospital and one of its emergency room physicians weren't negligent in the 2010 death of a college student from bacterial meningitis. Joseph… Read More
History Of Kentucky Jewish Community Being Collected
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The history of a once large Jewish community in Ashland is being gathered for the Institute of Southern Jewish Life. Spencer Simons and his sister are in town this week… Read More
Morning Update For April 18
The Athens Mayor and Ohio University President remind people to be safe during the spring fest season. The history of a once large Jewish community in Ashland is being gathered… Read More
Portsmouth Man Suspected Of Rape Found In Los Angeles
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Officials at Los Angeles International Airport have arrested a man suspected of rape and unlawful sexual contact with a minor before he could board a plane to Japan. U.S. Customs… Read More
Boston Bobcats Gather For ‘OUr Day’ Thursday
By: Megan Moseley
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Ohio University alumni in the Boston area are going forward with plans to celebrate "OUr Day", a nationwide campaign aimed at recognizing Ohio University alumni, friends and family. The celebrations… Read More