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Slumping ‘Cats Aim To Topple Sizzling Zips
By: Eric Singer
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On March 28, the Ohio Bobcats ended a season-high nine-game losing streak with a 5-3 victory over the Western Michigan Broncos. After that victory, the schedule has been littered with… Read More
Hitting the Course with the ‘Cats, Week Two: Driving
Bobcat Showcase reporter Alex Stec heads to the driving range with Ohio Sophomore Brad Burgess for another golf tutorial. This time, these two are focusing on her long game. See… Read More
Queer Studies Conference At Ohio University Kicked Off With A Varied Program
By: Merle Tilk
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It took Quinton Neal more than 20 hours to travel to Athens. After four bus changes and nine hours of layover, the senior from Southern Illinois University finally arrived on… Read More
Kentucky Budget Surplus Less Likely
By: Associated Press
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Kentucky's general fund tax revenues increased 2.4 percent in March – enough to ward off a deficit but not enough to promise a surplus. State Budget Director Jane Driskell announced… Read More
About 106,000 Ohioans Enroll In Expanded Medicaid
By: Associated Press
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More than 106,000 Ohioans have enrolled in Medicaid under an expansion of the taxpayer-funded program. Gov. John Kasich's administration moved forward last fall with extending Medicaid eligibility to cover thousands… Read More
Suspects Plead Not Guilty In Grandfather’s Slaying
By: Associated Press
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A central Ohio man and two other adults charged with aggravated murder and other counts in the slaying of his 84-year-old grandfather have pleaded not guilty. Thirty-year-old Shaun Lawson, 20-year-old… Read More
Circleville Burglary Suspects Charged with Aggravated Murder
By: Associated Press
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A central Ohio man and two other adults charged with aggravated murder and other counts in the slaying of his 84-year-old grandfather have pleaded not guilty. Thirty-year-old Shaun Lawson,… Read More
Many West Virginians File Last-Minute Tax Returns
By: Associated Press
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About 30 percent of West Virginia taxpayers wait until the final week to file their state returns. Department of Revenue Secretary John Doyle tells The Exponent Telegram that the department… Read More
WV Mine Board OKs Proximity Detector Rule
By: Associated Press
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A new state mine safety rule will require coal operators to install detection systems that automatically shut down continuous mining machines when people get too close. The rule gives companies… Read More
Body Found In Creek Near Dow Lake
By: Joe Higgins | Athens Messenger
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UPDATE 4:30 p.m. Officials are investigating the discovery of a body in a creek off Route 50, east of Athens. At around 12:30 p.m., Lt. Jason Kline and Deputy Jimmy… Read More
Judge Allows Fracking Lawsuit To Proceed
By: Associated Press
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A couple who sued to try to stop gas drilling around a state-owned lake in eastern Ohio won an early victory in court. A judge ruled that the Guernsey County… Read More
GE to Bring 1,400 New Jobs to Ohio
General Electric announced today that it will open a new location in Cincinnati by 2017. The U.S. Global Operations Center should create about 1,400 jobs. Gov. John Kasich’s entity JobsOhio… Read More
Ohio Legislature Passes Allergy Medication Bill for Schools
By: Associated Press
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A bill making it easier for schools, camps and coaches to stock general-use supplies of epinephrine shots used to counter allergic reactions is headed to the governor after clearing the… Read More
County Prosecutor Appeals Ban On Unwarranted GPS Tracking
By: Associated Press
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A county prosecutor says he will ask the Ohio Supreme Court to consider whether police can use GPS devices to track vehicles without a warrant from the court. Franklin… Read More
Study Shows Increase of Insured WV Children
By: Associated Press
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A study shows the percentage of West Virginia children who lack insurance fell from 6.7 percent in 2008 to 4.5 percent in 2012. That translates to 1-in-22 children remaining… Read More
West Virginia Schools Chief Looks Forward To Retirement
By: Associated Press
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Retiring state schools Superintendent James Phares says he viewed his brief stint as an opportunity to help make a difference in West Virginia's education system. Phares is stepping down on… Read More
Busy Weekend Ahead For The RedStorm
By: Ryan Lewis
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After splitting a doubleheader against West Virginia State on Wednesday, the Rio Grande RedStorm (19-10) finish their road trip with a doubleheader on Friday against Campbellsville (27-15) and then on… Read More
WVU-Parkersburg Board OKs 8 pct. Tuition Hike
By: Associated Press
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West Virginia University-Parkersburg's Board of Governors has approved an 8 percent tuition increase. In-state students in bachelor degree programs would pay $300 more a year. Out-of-state students would pay… Read More
WVU-Parkersburg Board OKs Eight Percent Tuition Hike
By: Associated Press
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West Virginia University-Parkersburg's Board of Governors has approved an 8 percent tuition increase. In-state students in bachelor degree programs would pay $300 more a year. Out-of-state students would pay an… Read More
Feds To Remove West Virginia Chemical Spill Evidence
By: Associated Press
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Federal investigators will start cutting up tanks for evidence at the site of a spill that tainted 300,000 West Virginians' water supply. Chemical Safety Board spokeswoman Hillary Cohen says on… Read More
Report Includes Restrictions On Ohio Death Penalty
By: Associated Press
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Prosecutors would need much stronger evidence against a murder defendant before bringing death penalty charges under recommendations proposed by a statewide capital punishment review committee. The panel that spent more… Read More
GE Plans To Put 1,400 Jobs In Cincinnati Area
By: Associated Press
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UPDATE 3:55 p.m. General Electric announced today that it will open a new location in Cincinnati by 2017. The U.S. Global Operations Center should create about 1,400 jobs. Gov. John… Read More
Two Waterloo Township Teens Reported Missing
By: Joe Higgins | Athens Messenger
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The Athens County Sheriff's Office is asking the public for help in finding two Waterloo Twp. teens who have been missing since Tuesday evening. According to Det. Brice Fick, 13-year-old… Read More
Columbia Gas Will Hold Meeting To Discuss Logan Gaslines Improvements
By: Debra Tobin | Logan Daily News
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A public meeting will be held to discuss Columbia Gas of Ohio's $2.6 million investment to improve the gas pipeline system within the city. Logan City Mayor Martin Irvine made… Read More
Perry County Dog Shelter To Change Accepting Dogs
By: Bill Rockwell | Perry County Tribune staff reporter
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The Perry County dog warden informed county commissioners of changes in policy regarding the accepting of animals at the county dog shelter. Dave Elekes said the shelter does not accept… Read More