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OU Dean of Students Named Interim VP for Student Affairs
By: Gabe Ross
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A familiar face will take over as interim Vice president for Student Affairs. Current Associate Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students, Dr. Jenny Hall-Jones, will assume the… Read More

City of Dublin Names Goss New Director of Development
By: Atish Baidya
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The City of Dublin has named Donna Goss as its new director of development. Goss has served as Director of Real Estate Management, Community Engagement and Economic Development at Ohio… Read More

Fair Board Establishes New Poultry Guidelines
This year’s Athens County fair will be missing one familiar sight and sound. Due to new regulations prompted by avian flu concerns, poultry will be prohibited from fairs across Ohio…. Read More

Ohio’s Logan Cozart Drafted by the Colorado Rockies
One Bobcat will continue his career in baseball. On Wednesday afternoon, the Colorado Rockies selected Senior Pitcher Logan Cozart in the 21st round of the MLB Draft. “I’m speechless. It’s… Read More

OU to Host Statewide Art Competition
High school art teachers around Ohio now have some extra motivation to work on projects of their own this summer. The School of Art + Design at Ohio University has… Read More

Mozart-Inspired Music Series Returns to Athens
For six nights in June, music lovers looking to complement their warm weather activities will have the option of taking in classical music at a variety of venues around Athens…. Read More

Ohio Pot Legalization Group Reaches Signature Goal
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Backers of an effort to legalize marijuana in Ohio for medicinal and recreational use say they have more than enough signatures to qualify for the 2015… Read More

Kasich Signs Bill to Shift Ohio’s 2016 Presidential Primary
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Ohio Gov. John Kasich has signed a bill to push the swing state’s 2016 presidential primary back by one week. The election was set for March… Read More

International Space Studies Program Lands in Athens
The International Space University has bravely gone to China, Canada, and next year, to Israel. But, this week, it has landed safely in southeast Ohio. 112 participants from over 30… Read More

Meigs County Man Shot, Marijuana Found During Suspect’s Arrest
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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A Wellston man was reportedly shot in the hand, and the alleged shooter was arrested while allegedly loading a trailer with marijuana, according to authorities. The Meigs County Sheriff’s office… Read More

Ohio Beekeepers Report Colony Losses Over Past Year
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Ohio beekeepers say they’ve lost much of their beehive colonies over the past year. The Columbus Dispatch reports that from April 2014 to April 2015, Ohio… Read More

Pickaway Park Offers Respite from Everyday Life
By: Athens Messenger staff reports
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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 featured… Read More

Jackie O’s Introduces Space-Themed Brew
Representatives from the International Space University’s (ISU) 2015 Space Studies Program (SSP15), Ohio University and Jackie O’s Pub & Brewery tapped the first keg of a commemorative seasonal beer Monday… Read More