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Gay Marriage Ruling Leaving Both Sides Wondering What Happens Next
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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A federal judge has ruled Ohio’s ban on recognizing gay marriages is unconstitutional. But that doesn’t mean the state must recognize those marriages immediately. And as Ohio Public Radio’s Jo Ingles reports, this decision has people on both sides of the issue wondering what will happen in the coming days.
Kellogg Selected To Play In Portsmouth Invitational Tournament
By: Michael Drapcho
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Ohio guard Nick Kellogg has been selected to play in the Portsmouth Invitational Tournament, a showcase for the top seniors in college basketball. The tournament features eight teams and takes place April 16-19 in Portsmouth, Va. Kellogg, who will play for Roger Brown’s Restaurant in the tournament, led the Bobcats in scoring this season, averaging… Read More
Control The Head: Combating Concussions In Wrestling
Two opponents step onto the mat. They don’t need to size each other up because there are no strangers in the Division I wrestling world. The wrestlers grab at one another but don’t make much contact. It is as if they are trying to lure each other, casting an arm out like the hand is… Read More
Rio Grande Baseball Swept In Weekend Series
By: Corbin Bagford
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The Campbellsville Tigers (24-14, 13-7) swept the visiting Rio Grande RedStorm (17-25, 4-17) in three games this weekend. On Saturday evening, Campbellsville won 4-3 on the arm of its starter, Bret DeRooy (5-3). DeRooy struck out 12 RedStorm batters and allowed just two earned runs in 8 2/3 innings. Campbellsville scored in the second, third,… Read More
“Our Town-Lancaster” Is Now Available For Purchase
Lancaster, Ohio, is a city filled with history and fascinating people. “Our Town” will show the history of this city and what makes it special to the thousands who call it home. Produced by WOUB Public Media, the new television series “Our Town” showcases cities in the region to highlight their histories, diversities and what… Read More
Man Stabbed In Athens Sunday Morning
By: Athens Messenger staff reports
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A Medina man was stabbed early Sunday morning in Athens and police are trying to determine who the culprit might be. Kyle Unsdorfer, 22, suffered a small laceration and puncture woud to the lower left side of his abdomen, according to a report from the Athens Police Department. Officers responded to 53 E. State St…. Read More
Many Ohio School Districts Seeing Shrinking Enrollment
By: Associated Press
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Many Ohio school districts are seeing declining enrollment as the state's younger population goes down. State figures show most districts' enrollment is down over the last few years. The Ohio-based company FutureThink forecasts that trend to continue over the next couple years. A digital-mapping company report projects a 2 percent drop by 2018, or about… Read More
Piano Virtuoso Visiting OU This Week
The Ohio University School of Music will welcome visiting guest artist pianist Orli Shaham for residency from April 16-18, including a concert on Thursday, April 17 at 7:30 p.m. in the Glidden Recital Hall. The show is free and open to the public. "Orli is one of the most outstanding concert pianists in the world…. Read More
Money A Hurdle For Cincinnati Hosted GOP Convention
By: Associated Press
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Officials in Cincinnati say their bid for the 2016 Republican National Convention hinges on fixing up their arena and raising the $55 million in private money required. A site visit by Republican officials is scheduled for later this month for Cincinnati, which must spruce up U.S. Bank Arena and figure out how a host committee… Read More
Federal Judge Rules Ohio Must Recognize Out-Of-State Same-Sex Marriages
A federal judge has ruled that gay marriage be recognized by the state of Ohio, but it won't take complete effect right away. Judge Timothy S. Black said it was unconstitutional to deny married gay couples state rights, but this will only apply to four specific couples as of Monday. It all comes down to… Read More