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Audio: Local Group Brings Fresh Food to Underserved Communities
In the middle of sprawling field in Morgan County, an auctioneer presides over a bustling marketplace. Up for sale in a small cement pavilion is fresh produce, and lots of it. That’s the scene every Monday and Thursday in the village of Chesterhill, population 300. Dozens flock to this field each week to stock up… Read More
Pot Legalization Group Clears Hurdle on Path to Ohio Ballot
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – A group hoping to put a broad marijuana legalization issue on the Ohio ballot next year has cleared another hurdle. The Ohio Ballot Board certified the measure as a single ballot issue Thursday. Ohioans to End Prohibition still must collect over 305,000 valid signatures to get its “Cannabis Control Amendment” before… Read More
When it Comes to Accessibility, NMF is on a Roll
Typically when I purchase a ticket for an event, I spend little time researching or worrying about whether the location will be accessible. I have been using a wheelchair for over 12 years (at 17 I broke my back at level T4 from a mountain bike accident) and I’ve learned to go with the flow and to ask for help when the… Read More
Audio: ISU Panel Explores Where Space Meets Pop Culture
While hundreds of scientists have arrived in Athens for the International Space University’s Space Studies Program, Ohio University hosted a slightly different group of professionals this week. This week’s Arthur C. Clarke Panel focused on “Where Space Meets Popular Culture.” It featured panelists with backgrounds ranging from science fiction writing to animation and filmmaking. Michael Potter… Read More
Board Committee Discusses Future Of The Ridges
By: Susan Tebben
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The Ohio University Board of Trustees received an update on the future of The Ridges on Thursday, which included what could be a decade-long timeline on the project. At the Joint Academic/Resources Committee meeting held Thursday morning at OU’s Southern Campus, a “framework plan” was presented by Shawna Bolin, Director of University Planning and Space… Read More
‘Cyber Pearl Harbor?’ Up to 32 Million Had Info Breached
By: Matthew J. Connor | SHFWire
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WASHINGTON – First, officials said, hackers stole information about 4.2 million people. Then it was 14 million. Then 18 million. Now, it is possible that the data breach at the Office of Personnel Management involves 32 million former, current and prospective federal employees, along with their relatives and references. OPM suffered a data breach beginning… Read More
Ohio Legislature Passes Student Meningitis Immunization Bill
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Ohio students would have to be immunized against meningitis under a bill passed by the Legislature. The House approved it Thursday, sending it to the governor. If signed into law, it would require students to be immunized against meningococcal disease once they reach a certain age, which would be determined by… Read More
Copperheads Overtake Mariners
By Luke O’Roark – Copperheads Staff Writer CELINA, Ohio — The Southern Ohio Copperheads (11-4), presented by Ohio Health O’Bleness Hospital, won 7-4 Wednesday behind some rejuvenated offense in a series split with the Grand Lake Mariners (8-6). After a disappointing offensive outing on Tuesday against the Mariners, the Copperheads’ production seemed to do a… Read More
Video: ACEnet STEAMS Up
ACEnet launched its first ever STEAM camp this Monday for middle school and early high school students. STEAM stands for science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics. One of the camp activities is to design, build, and customize a project from start to finish. The students are building doors that will open and close by computer… Read More
Ohio State Ex-Band Director Seeking $1M in Damages in Defamation Lawsuit
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Ohio State University is denying defamation claims raised by the school’s ex-band director in a $1 million lawsuit and asking a judge to dismiss the complaint. The university says no one at Ohio State or acting on its behalf destroyed the “good name” of former band leader Jonathan Waters. The university… Read More
Columbus Flag Retailer Says No to Sales of Confederate Flag
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – A flag retailer in Columbus plans to stop selling the Confederate flag after 35 years of offering it in the store. Lori Leavitt Watson of The Flag Lady’s Flag Store tells The Columbus Dispatch that the retailer decided to discontinue selling the divisive symbol after getting dozens of orders for it… Read More
Supreme Court Upholds Affordable Care Act Subsidies
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The Supreme Court has upheld the nationwide tax subsidies under President Barack Obama’s health care overhaul, in a ruling that preserves health insurance for millions of Americans. The justices said in a 6-3 ruling Thursday that the subsidies that 8.7 million people currently receive to make insurance affordable do not depend on where they live,… Read More
Ohio Lawmakers Pass Bill Aimed at Reducing Drug Overdoses
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Ohio lawmakers have passed legislation to expand availability of a drug overdose antidote used across the state to save addicts on the brink of death. The legislation approved Wednesday by the House would let doctors authorize individuals to hand out a drug overdose antidote to addicts, their friends and family members… Read More
City of Athens Invites Artists to Think “Outside the Box”
By: Bryan Gibson
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The Athens Municipal Arts Commission is ready to give the green light to some aspiring local artists. The “Athens Art Outside the Box” project is seeking up to 10 designs to be applied onto vinyl wraps, which will cover traffic control boxes throughout Athens. Think of it as putting “the graphic at the traffic.” The… Read More
2015 Gladden House Sessions: Megan Wormz Bihn
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, Athens, Ohio singer-songwriter Megan Wormz Bihn performs three songs: “Cincinnati ,” “My Galaxy ” and “The Frog Song.” Hosted by Josh Antonuccio, this 15-part video series features… Read More