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OU Master Plan Gets Second Public Review
By: Susan Tebben
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Just months before Ohio University’s Comprehensive Master Plan is set to go up for approval from the Board of Trustees, the public had a chance to review the newest plans… Read More
Representatives from Lifeline Ohio Talk about Organ and Tissue Donation
By: Kelly Martin
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Host Kelly Martin talks with Jessica Peterson, marketing and public relations coordinator for Lifeline Ohio, and Pam Brown, instructor at Ohio University, about the process and importance of organ donation…. Read More
Meet Faith Bennett-Wolfe
By: Clark Wicks
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Faith Bennett-Wolfe was diagnosed with Down Syndrome at a young age, but this hurdle has not stopped her from playing the game she loves. Bennett-Wolfe joined the Federal Hocking Girl’s… Read More
Bill Would Remove Voters From Rolls
By: Associated Press
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A Democratic State lawmaker is sponsoring a bill that would prevent the Secretary of State from removing many people from voter rolls. Representative Kathleen Clyde says her bill would not… Read More
Ohio House Approves Foster Care Until 21
By: Associated Press
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The Ohio House has passed a bill that would extend the age for people to receive foster care services to 21. Advocates estimate over 1,000 people age out of foster care at age 18 each year…. Read More
Uptown for the Holidays Gingerbread House Competition Announces Winners
By: Kelly Martin
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The Athens Uptown for the Holidays gingerbread house competition announced winners of the annual event. The gingerbread houses are on display at the Athens County Historical Society and Museum from… Read More
Ohio Football Earns Multiple MAC Honors
Five Bobcats earned second and third team honors from the Mid-American Conference. Redshirt senior cornerback Ian Wells was named to the All-MAC Second Team Defense. Sophomore inside linebacker Quentin Poling was… Read More
Trimble Schools, SE Ohio Habitat Biggest Winners of Rocky Grants
By: Susan Tebben
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Trimble Local Schools and local charity organizations were the recipients of the biggest awards from the Rocky Community Improvement Fund. The Southeast Ohio chapter of Habitat for Humanity received the… Read More
Ohio Bill Would Add Historic Wright Flyer to Ohio Seal
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – An Ohio lawmaker who has led the fight against Connecticut’s claim that another aviator beat the Wright brothers as first in flight now wants the Wright… Read More
Court Rejects Attorney Fees in Private College Police Case
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – A divided Ohio Supreme Court has rejected a request for attorney fees by the firm that successfully argued private colleges’ police departments are subject to the… Read More
Bill Makes Ohio Requirement of Presentence Report Optional
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Ohio Senate lawmakers are considering a bill aimed at saving money and the amount of time some inmates spend in jail before sentencing. The bill makes… Read More
Ohio House Leader Says Task Force May Look into Medical Pot
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – The leader of the Ohio House says he may convene a task force to review medical marijuana policy. State lawmakers have been examining potential legislative steps… Read More
Gun Season Is Under Way for Ohio Deer Hunters
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Hunters in Ohio checked 22,256 deer on Monday, the opening day of the state’s weeklong gun season. That’s up from 17,512 deer taken on the first… Read More
Analysis: Ohio Test Scores, Poverty Continue to be Tied
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – An analysis of recent student test results in Ohio shows the continuing role of poverty in the scores. The study was released Tuesday by the Ohio… Read More
Ohio House Panel Begins Reviewing Right-To-Work Bill
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – A legislative panel in Ohio is reviewing a bill that would bar private employers from requiring workers to join or pay dues to a labor organization… Read More
Marshall To Hold Public Event To Welcome New President
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HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) – Marshall University is holding a public reception for new President Jerome Gilbert. The Marshall Board of Governors will host the event Wednesday afternoon at the Joan… Read More
Edwards, Davis Lead Buckeyes Over Aces
By: Brie Boothby
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Despite sloppy play, the Nelsonville-York Buckeyes survived a nailbiter and defeated Amanda Clearcreek 52-50. The game was close throughout all four quarters. Both teams had numerous fouls and turnovers, and… Read More
Marauders’ Offense Lights Up in Win Against Belpre
By: Steven Hernandez
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Meigs showed team chemistry, playing with a fast tempo in its win over the Belpre Golden Eagles. The Marauders held the lead throughout the game, eventually pushing ahead for a… Read More