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Lead Plaintiff Ready to Help if Marriage Ruling Goes His Way
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CINCINNATI (AP) – If the U.S. Supreme Court rules in favor of same-sex marriage, the lead plaintiff in the historic case says he’ll be able to help out with the expected surge of couples wanting to wed. Jim Obergefell of Cincinnati says he has gotten ordained online in preparation. He says he wanted to be… Read More
Ohio Volleyball Releases 2015 Fall Schedule
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The Ohio Bobcats women’s volleyball team officially announced their fall 2015 schedule Monday afternoon. The ‘Cats are returning nine players from the 2014 season, as the team looks to capture its 11 Mid-American Conference title in the last 12 years. In their first tournament, the Mortar Board Premier, the Bobcats will face out-of-conference teams such… Read More
Research Study on Ohio’s Teacher and Principal Evaluation System Released
By: Tom Hodson
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The Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Policy in cooperation with the Ohio Education Research Center recently released a new research study on the effectiveness of a new “transformative” teacher and principal evaluation method implemented in 2013-2014 across Ohio. The research found the new system more “variable and thorough” than the previous evaluation system which… Read More
Ohio Credentialing System is Meant to Aid Disaster Response
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – An Ohio program intended to strengthen disaster response is adding a credentialing system to make it easier for certain private-sector partners to deliver supplies and medication in restricted areas during an emergency. Officials say participating private-sector partners will be vetted by Ohio Homeland Security. Then law enforcement officers controlling access to… Read More
Ohio Exotic Animal Owner Makes New Bid to Get Back Animals
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BOWLING GREEN, Ohio (AP) – The owner of six tigers and four other exotic animals seized by Ohio is making another attempt to get them back. He’s asked a judge to order the immediate return of the animals to his sanctuary near Toledo. Kenny Hetrick says the state isn’t properly caring for the animals and… Read More
2015 Gladden House Sessions: Mandolin Orange
WOUB Digital, in partnership with the Ohio University School of Media Arts & Studies and the Nelsonville Music Festival, is proud to present The Gladden House Sessions. In this episode, North Carolina duo Mandolin Orange performs four songs: “Old Ties and Companions,” “That Wrecking Ball,” “Daylight” and “Haste Make.” Hosted by Josh Antonuccio, this 15-part… Read More
Ohio Plans Boating and Drinking Crackdown This Coming Weekend
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Ohio’s boating officers will be kicking off summer by taking part in boating and drinking crackdown this coming weekend. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources says the goal is to cut down on the number of accidents related to boating under the influence. State watercraft officers are taking part in the… Read More
State Reminding Ohio Fair Visitors to Wash Hands
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Ohio’s health department wants fair goers to remember to wash their hands after seeing livestock exhibits this summer. State health Director Richard Hodges says some illnesses that include flu viruses are commonly carried by livestock and can be transmitted to people. Fair organizers around Ohio have increased the number of hand… Read More
Ceramics Prof Receives Baker Fund Grant
A professor in Ohio University’s School of Art + Design has received a Baker Fund award. Tom Bartel, associate professor of Ceramics, was one of six faculty members to receive funding during the spring cycle of the awards, which are intended to help bring projects to completion. Up to $12,000 is available to faculty and… Read More