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Rio Grande Participating In “Play 4Kay” Initiative
By: Patrick Gifford
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When the RedStorm tip off against Bluefield College on Thursday night, they will be playing for more than just themselves. The University of Rio Grande women’s basketball team will be… Read More
Career Fair At Ohio University Brings Students And Employers Together
By: Merle Tilk
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Over 100 companies sent representatives to Ohio University on Tuesday to talk to students at a career fair. Regardless of their major or degree, students had the chance to ask… Read More
Perry County Courthouse Reopens Following Evacuation Tuesday
By: Bill Rockwell | Perry County Tribune staff reporter
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A bomb threat emptied the Perry County courthouse Tuesday, and after a three-hour search by the Sheriff’s Department with help from the Muskingum County K-9 unit, employees and staff members… Read More
Former CNN Correspondent Soledad O’Brien Talks About Covering Race, Identity
By: Atish Baidya
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Award-winning journalist Soledad O'Brien will speak at Ohio University on Thursday as part of a multi-city speaking tour she started Tuesday. The event – called "Soledad O'Brien presents 'Black In… Read More
Perry County Courthouse Reopens
By: Gabe Ross
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The Perry County Courthouse is back open following an evacuation prompted by a bomb threat today. Sheriff Randy Barker says they received a tip from the New Lexington Sheriff's… Read More
House Dems React To Being Placed On Fracking ‘Adversary’ List
By: Statehouse News Bureau
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Two state lawmakers were listed as adversaries in a state agency’s plan to promote drilling in state parks. Statehouse correspondent Andy Chow says those lawmakers are now speaking out about… Read More
‘Book Buddies’ Program Brings Dogs To Columbus Classroom
A two-year-old lab collie mix went to kindergarten Tuesday at Oak Creek Elementary School. Every Tuesday, the Delaware County Animal Shelter brings a dog to Tiffany Clark’s kindergarten classroom for… Read More
Ohio Women’s Basketball Look To End Losing Drought Against Broncos
If the Bobcats have any game circled on the schedule to end their losing skid, Wednesday’s game in Kalamazoo, Mich., is the one. Ohio has won three of its last… Read More
Marietta Faces Critical Conference Showdown With Mount Union
By: Blaise Weber
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The two best teams in the Ohio Athletic Conference will meet on Wednesday night in Marietta. The Pioneers have Ohio Northern to thank after its win over Mount Union gave… Read More
Deregulation Is The Last Thing Ohio’s Schools Need
The following is an opinion article written by Dr. Renee Middleton, Dean of The Gladys W. and David H. Patton College of Education at Ohio University Last week, Governor… Read More
No Results Returned Yet From In-Home Water Tests In West Virginia
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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The preliminary phase of the in-home water testing program launched by Governor Earl Ray Tomblin is near completion. Tomblin told WSAZ that crews have tested eight homes so far. A… Read More
WV Senate Advances Bill Curb Meth Making
By: Associated Press
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The West Virginia Senate is scheduled to vote on a bill to make drugs used in the production of methamphetamine available only by prescription. The bill would make pseudoephedrines a… Read More
Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Reveals 5 Pilot Hemp Projects
By: Associated Press
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Kentucky's agriculture commissioner says the reintroduction of hemp production will start with at least five pilot projects across the state where the crop flourished until being banned for its ties… Read More
Battle Of The Bricks Basketball To Be Televised
By: Marisa Salopek
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The Ohio men's basketball's next matchup against Miami has been selected for the Mid-American Conference's Regional TV Package. The Bobcats' final regular season game, scheduled for March 8, will air… Read More
Ed Fitzgerald, Larry Ealy To Oppose Gov. Kasich In May Election
By: Associated Press
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The gubernatorial race is now set for the May primary. Secretary of State Jon Husted announced the complete list of candidates for the May ballot Tuesday. Campaigning for Governor and… Read More
Ohio Supreme Court Taking Steps To Deal With Judicial Emergencies
By: Court News Ohio
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The Supreme Court of Ohio is proposing changes to deal with judicial emergencies and temporary relocation of courts. The proposals come after questions arose from emergency-related events, such as the… Read More
Two Inmates Who Escaped Captured In New Martinsville
By: Associated Press
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Two inmates who escaped from the Charleston Work Release Center are back in custody. Police tell media outlets that Kevin Leek, 37 and Brendan Williams-Bradley, 44, were captured… Read More
Federal Hocking Schools Recognized For Clean Audit Report
By: WOUB Contributing Writer
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A school district in Athens County is being recognized for its clean audit report. Ohio Auditor of State Dave Yost recognized the Federal Hocking Local School District with "The Auditor… Read More
Passenger Service At Mid-Ohio Valley Airport Will Be Discontinued
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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Passenger service from the Mid-Ohio Valley Regional Airport will be discontinued in three months. According to WSAZ, a 90-day notice is being issued from Silver Airways that it's ending flights… Read More
We’re Short On Rock Salt, But There Might Be An Alternative
By: Bianca Hillier, Sarah Weingarten
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Athens County and many counties in Ohio struggle to find enough rock salt to battle the incessant winter storms, but a solution may be available. John Parker, the creator of… Read More
WV Gun Bill Passes In Senate
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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The controversial idea of locked cars containing arms in West Virginia will move forward as of Monday. According to WSAZ, West Virginia House members unanimously approved the bill. Currently, it… Read More
After 3 Deaths, Ross County Coroner Warns About Shoveling Snow
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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After three weather related deaths, the Ross County coroner is warning people to be careful while shoveling snow. In the Chillicothe Gazette, John Gabis released information that three men, all… Read More
Red Carpet Rolled Out For Leadership Athens County Fundraiser
By: Sara Brumfield | Athens Messenger
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Athens Countians will have a chance to take a walk down the red carpet and get their picture snapped by the paparazzi during the Red Carpet Oscar Party on March… Read More
ABC Players Auditioning For “The Importance Of Being Earnest”
The Athenian Berean Community Players will be holding auditions for Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest at ARTS/West March 1-2. There are four female parts to be cast: two… Read More
Employees taking time off hampers recycling center
By: Steve Robb - Athens Messenger staff reporter
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Staffing issues at the Athens-Hocking Recycling Center helped prompt the calling of a special meeting of the Athens-Hocking Solid Waste District board for Wednesday. Roger Bail, director of operations and… Read More