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OUPD Responds To Reported Explosions Behind Brown Hall
By: Gabe Ross
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UPDATED 9:35 AM Ohio University Police are now saying the "loud pops" they responded to last night were actually three small explosions. According to a statement released by OUPD, the explosions came from "works bombs." Works bombs are homemade devices made by mixing drain cleaner with other commonly found household products in a sealed… Read More
The Athens County Dog Shelter Enjoys Having Volunteers
By: Erick Starkey
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Volunteers love to share their time and love for animals at the Athens County Dog Shelter which is only a couple of miles off of Ohio University's campus. "I love dogs and it's a good chance for them to get to be outside and run around instead of just sitting in their cages all day,"… Read More
Day-In-Review: Christian Leaves Ohio For Boston College
Two years ago, Jim Christian became the head coach of the Ohio Bobcats, replacing John Groce after a Sweet 16 run. Fast-forward to Thursday, Christian departed Athens, Ohio, for Boston College to fill the Eagles’ vacant head coaching position. Christian’s departure came as a shock to many, including Christian, who said in a teleconference held… Read More
Report: Ohio Is Over-Using Solitary Confinement For Mentally Ill Teens
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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Mother Jones, a nonprofit news organization, reported Thursday on what the state of Ohio does to some mentally ill boys who find themselves in juvenile correctional facilities in the state. The report, which cites official state departments and agencies, details the extent of the treatment of those who need mental help. An Ohio juvenile correctional… Read More
The Numbers Behind Christian’s Move
By: David Michael
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Jim Christian completed his move from Ohio to Boston College Thursday after two seasons with the Bobcats. Now speculation begins as to who Ohio Athletic Director Jim Schaus will hire to fill Christian’s spot. Schaus has appointed four men’s basketball coaches in his time at Wichita State and Ohio. Schaus hired Christian and John Groce… Read More
Boston College Introduces Christian In Teleconference
Boston College Athletics Director Brad Bates and former Ohio head coach Jim Christian held a teleconference Thursday to introduce Christian as the new head coach of the Eagles. Christian accepted the position Thursday and said he took the job because of the tradition of the Boston College program, stating he looks at “programs historically, not just… Read More
Athens County Gets Nearly $26 Million In State Capital Funds
By: Sara Brumfield | Athens Messenger
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The state capital budget that was signed by Gov. John Kasich late Tuesday allocates nearly $26 million for public higher education and arts institutions in Athens County. Ohio University will receive $21,625,000 in state capital funding with the biggest ticket item being $6 million for campus roadway improvements. Other projects include roof repairs, HVAC repair,… Read More
OU Eastern Theatre Presents “Much Ado About Nothing”
By: EJ Schodzinski
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The Theater Department of Ohio University’s Eastern Campus will present William Shakespeare’s comedy Much Ado About Nothing April 3-5 and 10-12 in the Shannon Hall Theater. First performed in 1598, Much Ado About Nothing has been called Shakespeare’s most realistic comedy. The story focuses on the trials of two very different sets of lovers, Hero… Read More
Inside The Ohio Emergency Management Agency’s Intelligence Unit
They’ve helped to save lives, prevent attacks and find missing people in just hours, without even leaving their desks. The men and women of the Ohio Emergency Management Agency's central hub work around the clock to keep Ohio safe. Within the hub is Ohio's only 24-hour criminal intelligence unit, which assists local police who may… Read More
Effects Linger For Ohio Breeder’s Poisoned Dogs
By: Associated Press
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Seventeen dogs poisoned with antifreeze at an Ohio family's kennels are still showing some problems but have returned home after veterinarians used intravenous vodka to counteract the poison's effect. The Columbus Dispatch reports it could be a while before Licking County breeder Don Butts of Blue Ribbon Labradors knows how his dogs will be affected…. Read More