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Ohio set to take on Cleveland State Saturday
By: Mitchell Lyons
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On Saturday the 4-3 Ohio Bobcats travel to Quicken Loans Arena to face the 2-6 Cleveland State Vikings. Cleveland State is coached by Gary Waters, who is in his 10 season at Cleveland State and has a .573 winning percentage. The team is led by freshman, Rob Edwards and junior Demonte Flannigan. Flannigan puts up… Read More
Ohio University College of Fine Arts Dean Resigns
By: Sara Brumfield | Athens Messenger
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Ohio University’s dean of the College of Fine Arts resigned Thursday. In an email to students, faculty, and staff of the college, Provost Pam Benoit says Dr. Peg Kennedy-Dygas “has made a personal decision to pursue other interest.” She will return to the college in the fall of 2016 as a tenured professor of music…. Read More
Ohio Elections Chief Addresses Snags As 2016 Race Nears
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Ohio’s elections chief is taking action to address glitches that occurred during November’s election before the battleground state holds its presidential primary in March. Republican Secretary of State Jon Husted said Friday he will require all future absentee ballots to be returned in letter-sized envelopes to avoid a problem encountered with… Read More
Athens County Sheriff Office Seeking Indictment in Youth Football Theft Case
By: Atish Baidya
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The Athens County Sheriff’s Office is recommending a grand jury charge the treasurer of the Federal Hocking Youth Football Association with theft. In a news release, Sheriff Rodney Smith says Rebecca Osborne was allegedly involved in the theft of missing funds. Smith says detectives from his office started an investigation after association board members discovered… Read More
Columbus Man Arrested In Connection With House Fire
By: Susan Tebben
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A Columbus man was arrested in connection with a Nelsonville house fire that investigators said was purposely set. Kirk Wilhite, 33, was arrested on Nov. 15, on an Athens County warrant for aggravated arson and burglary and a search warrant was executed on his home. The fire was reported Nov. 3 at a cabin at… Read More
Sentencing Set April 6 for Former Massey Energy CEO
By: Associated Press
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – Former Massey Energy CEO Don Blankenship will be sentenced next year on a conviction of conspiring to violate safety rules at the mine where a deadly explosion occurred. U.S. District Judge Irene Berger on Thursday scheduled Blankenship’s sentencing for April 6 in Charleston. Blankenship was found guilty Dec. 3 of conspiring… Read More
First Round of NMF ’16 Acts Announced
The Nelsonville Music Festival announced its first round of acts for 2016 today, with a diverse and talented lineup slated for next June’s fest at Hocking College. Legendary singer-songwriter Randy Newman will headline on Sunday, June 5, with The Tallest Man on Earth, Mac DeMarco, BADBADNOTGOOD, Angel Olsen, Twin Peaks, Marco Benevento, Son Little, All… Read More
New Projects On The Way At Hocking College
By: Susan Tebben
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New projects are on the way for Hocking College campus, including security upgrades and new walkways. The Hocking College Board of Trustees approved a project for improved security, including door access control, video surveillance, mass notifications and a new ID card for students. “This project will integrate security features designed to keep the campus community protected… Read More
Former Ohio Deputy Indicted in Fatal Shootings
WAVERLY, Ohio (AP) — A former Ohio deputy has been indicted in two separate fatal shootings — one an on-duty killing involving a fleeing driver and the second an off-duty slaying of his neighbor. A spokesman for the state attorney general’s office says Joel Jenkins was indicted Thursday on murder and other charges. Attorney general’s… Read More
Ohio Pot Legalization Group to Report Final Spending
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – The group behind a failed fall effort to legalize marijuana in Ohio is among campaign committees facing a deadline to report final financial figures for 2015. ResponsibleOhio and the others must turn in their campaign finance reports to Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted on Friday. The documents will show how… Read More
Planned Parenthood: Ohio AG’s Report on Fetuses is “False”
By: Associated Press
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Update 2:45 p.m. Planned Parenthood of Ohio is striking back against an investigative finding by state Attorney General Mike DeWine alleging that it improperly disposed of aborted fetuses in landfills. Stephanie Kight, the organization’s Ohio president, said the allegation is “flat-out false.” She said Planned Parenthood handles medical tissue “like any other quality health care… Read More
W. Va. Talks Grants To Eliminate Rape Kit Backlog
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HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) – Law enforcement officials are gathering in Huntington to discuss how to use grants to eliminate the backlog of untested sexual assault kits in West Virginia. The meeting Friday at the Marshall University Forensic Science Center was arranged by U.S. Rep. Evan Jenkins, who will join via Skype from Washington, D.C. Representatives… Read More
Eddie Ashworth: My Top Albums of ’15
By: Eddie Ashworth
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This is the second in a series of year-end articles by WOUB contributors. Check out all of this year’s lists at this link. I have a feeling that there will be quite a few records that will land on the majority of these “best of” lists this year. I’ll leave the effusive and well-deserved praise… Read More
OVST Selects 2016 Show, Hires New Executive Director
Ohio Valley Summer Theater (OVST) has selected to produce Man of La Mancha for its 65th summer season in 2016, one that they have dedicated to the memory of long-time artistic director Bob Winters. The show was one of his favorite works. With book by Dale Wasserman, lyrics by Joe Darion and music by Mitch… Read More
Ohio Womens Basketball Set to Face Duquesne
By: Maggie Heltzel
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The Bobcat’s win streak is on the line, though only seven games deep into the season, Ohio’s luck on the road hasn’t been there. The Bobcats’ only two losses on the road, have been on the courts of their opponents. Traveling to Duquesne this weekend, Ohio will have to shake off its tough luck challenging… Read More
Leah Richardson Hits 1,000 Point Mark Against River Valley
Just six games into her junior year, Leah Richardson eclipsed 1,000 career points in Alexander’s (6-0, 3-0) 48-33 win over River Valley (5-1, 2-1). Coming into Thursday’s game, Richardson needed 23 points to reach 1,000, and she looked well on her way early on. She poured in 16 of Alexander’s 29 first half points, and… Read More