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Lights, Camera, Costumes! Lancaster Native Comes Full Circle With “Designing Woman” Exhibit
By: Cheri Russo
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Randall Thropp has come full circle. The Paramount Pictures costume archivist grew up in Lancaster and attended Ohio University Lancaster from 1974-1976.
This summer he brought the exhibit Designing Woman: Edith Head at Paramount 1924–1967 to his hometown, currently on display at the Decorative Arts Center through Aug. 24.
Judge In West Virginia Asked To Delay Gay Marriage Ruling
By: Associated Press
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Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has asked a judge to postpone ruling on a federal lawsuit challenging West Virginia's same-sex marriage ban until the U.S. Supreme Court reviews a ruling in… Read More
Fraternity Has New Home On College Street
By: Athens Messenger staff reports
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An Ohio University fraternity now has a home of its own. A building at 8 N. College St. was recently purchase for $1.35 million by C.P.T. Moore Housing Corp., which… Read More
West Virginia Attorney General Sues President Obama
By: Paola Santiago
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West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is suing President Barack Obama's administration over allegations of hand-picking which laws to follow. The Republican's lawsuit was filed in U.S. District Court in… Read More
Poll: Ohio Governor Leading Democratic Challenger
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A new poll shows that Democratic challenger Ed FitzGerald has gained little ground against Ohio Gov. John Kasich. The poll released Wednesday by Quinnipiac University in Connecticut shows Republican Kasich… Read More
WV University Signs Transfer Agreement
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. – West Virginia University at Parkersburg has signed a transfer agreement with Pierpont Community and Technical College. Officials say the schools signed an agreement that allows students… Read More
Group Backing Gay Marriage Releases TV Ad
By: Associated Press
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A group supporting gay marriage in Ohio is airing its first television ad as a federal appeals court prepares to hear oral arguments on the issue. The ad from the… Read More
Chemical Spill Bankruptcy
By: Paola Santiago
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Time is running out for residents and businesses affected by a January chemical spill in Charleston to file claims in federal bankruptcy court. Claims must be… Read More
Coal Supporters Set To Attend Rally in Pennsylvania
By: Associated Press
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West Virginia officials are set to join hundreds of coal miners and coal supporters at an electricity and energy jobs rally. The rally is scheduled for Wednesday at Highmark Stadium… Read More
Dayton Names Two Sites That Can Shelter Immigrant Children
By: Associated Press
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A southwest Ohio city has told federal authorities it has two places that could be used to shelter children from Central America. Dayton officials say they responded to a U.S…. Read More
Discussions Continue On Extending Foster Care Age
By: Associated Press
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The second of five public forums around Ohio on the issue of whether to extend foster care for young people from the age of 18 to 21 includes state legislators… Read More
Ohio Gas Drilling Company Owner Facing Prison Time For Illegal Dumping
By: Paola Santiago
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Federal prosecutors are seeking a three-year sentence and a $250,000 fine for the owner of a northeast Ohio oil and gas drilling company accused of dumping large amounts of toxic… Read More
More Complaints To Be Heard In Prison Food Case
By: Associated Press
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A legislative committee is ready to hear more about complaints facing the private food vendor that won the contract to feed Ohio inmates. Reports indicate employees with Philadelphia-based Aramark Correctional… Read More
Marshall Faculty Member Begins Conducting NASA Research
By: Associated Press
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A Marshall University faculty member is conducting NASA research that's aimed at better understanding how microgravity will impact crew members on extended missions. The Huntington school says Kumika Toma of… Read More
OU Alum Uses Psychiatry In His Work With NASA
By: Tom Hodson
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Dr. Ronald Moomaw, an alumnus of the Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine, talked with WOUB about his illustrious career in medicine and his current work as the Psychiatrist/Flight Surgeon for… Read More
‘Drug Lord’ To Be Arraigned Next Month
By: Susan Tebben | The Athens Messenger
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The alleged supplier to a Glouster drug operation will appear in Athens County Common Pleas Court next month after a three-state investigation led to his arrest. Brandon Jorge Allen, 29,… Read More
Fair Set To Bring Music, Food, Fun To Athens County
By: Tyler Buchanan | The Athens Messenger
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Go Ohio Valley is a free app produced by Adams Publishing Group of Ohio and presents an avenue to explore numerous categories and activities in the region. This week’s feature… Read More