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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 participating in the “Play 4Kay” initiative for its upcoming game. The “Play 4Kay” initiative is a movement that provides an opportunity for coaches and teams… 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 questions and introduce themselves to national companies and organizations like AT&T, FedEX and JPMorgan Chase. Also, businesses from the region offered information about full-time positions,… 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 were allowed to re-enter the building by late afternoon. The New Lexington Police Department received a call at 12:28 p.m. Tuesday about a bomb threat… 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 America'" – will be held on the fourth floor of Baker Center in Athens on Thursday starting at 5 p.m. and will be free to… 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 Office around 12:30 this afternoon. A bomb sniffing dog from the Muskingum County sheriff's office was called in. Fire and EMS crews from New Lexington… 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 that controversial proposal. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources crafted a communications plan that drew clear lines between whom they considered allies and who they… 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 reading time. It's part of the "Book Buddies" program, where one student at a time reads to the dog while the others keep her calm…. 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 four matchups against Western Michigan, including its last visit to University Arena in 2012. The Bobcats were able to defeat the Broncos, 70-53, in their… 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 them a chance to tie it all up at the top of the OAC. The Pioneers have a 13-3 conference record and will get one… 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 John Kasich said in a speech to the Ohio Newspaper Association in Columbus that he wants to bring deregulation to Ohio’s public schools. I’m not… 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 total of 10 homes are being tested during this part of the program. Tomblin said they will be able to build a more widespread program… 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 Schedule IV prescription drug and exempt medicines that can't easily be converted to meth. The bill was advanced to third reading Monday after two unsuccessful… 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 to marijuana. Agriculture Commissioner James Comer said Monday he doesn't know how many hemp acres will be planted this year. The new federal farm bill… 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 on Time Warner Cable SportsChannel/ESPN3. The rivals will square off at 12 p.m. in Oxford. The last time these two teams met in Athens, Ohio… 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 Lieutenant Governor from the Democratic Party are Larry Ealy and Ken Gray, Edward FitzGerald and Shaten Swartz Neuhardt. Charles R. Earl and Sherry L. Clark… 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 2012 wind storm that closed the Logan County Courthouse, and whether current Ohio law and court rules adequately address such emergencies. The changes to current… 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 Monday in New Martinsville. Police began searching for Leek and Williams-Bradley after they failed to return to the Charleston facility on Friday night…. 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 of State Award," on Tuesday. In order to be recognized, schools must file timely financial reports with the Auditor of State's office. Reports cannot contain… 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 to Cleveland. Airport officials are hopeful for rebids to continue past May 15, the deadline, commenting that it is a strong airport, flying 8,000 passengers… 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 Ice B'Gone Magic, an alternative to traditional rock salt, thinks his product can help. "It's not expensive to get involved with it, and they can… 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 is illegal to have firearms on the grounds of the Capitol Complex – even if they're stored in a locked vehicle. The bill passed 96-0… 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 over age 50, had died shortly after snoveling snow. The deaths happened in just a two-hour period of time, and don't seem to be connected…. 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 2 at Jackie O’s Public House. The event is a fundraiser for Leadership Athens County. Leadership Athens County is a nine-month program administered by the… 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 between the ages of 20 and 30 and the other two between the ages of 50 and 80. Male roles include a man in his… 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 grants for the district, said he’s concerned about having enough people on the job to maintain day-to-day garbage collection as well as collection and processing… Read More