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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