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Fouls, Turnovers Trouble Lady Lancers Again
By: Chloe Szakovits, Marisa Oberle
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After a solid three quarters of basketball, fouls and turnovers troubled the Lady Lancers (5-17) as they entered the final quarter of play. Mixed with a South Gallia (7-16) offensive adjustment in the back, the Lady Rebels connected multiple shots that propelled them over Federal Hocking 45-38 and snag a tournament win. Federal Hocking’s struggle with… Read More
Photos of the Week, Feb. 2-8
Basketball season and political campaigns have one thing in common, they are both currently in full swing. Enjoy the WOUB Visuals’ photo recap of this week’s events around town. And as always, thanks for sharing!
Meet Annalisa Baono
By: Megan Stamper, Ryan Lewis
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Asti, Italy is a long way from Pomeroy, Ohio. That did not stop 17-year-old Annalisa Baono from venturing from her life in Italy to come to a small town in southeastern Ohio to spend a year of her life learning and growing in a new culture. She has immersed herself into extracurriculars at Eastern High… Read More
Start-up Companies Go Through Intake System to be Admitted to the Ohio University Innovation Center
By: Tom Hodson
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If a company or an entrepreneur would like to share space and resources within the Innovation Center, they must first talk with Lauren McCullough, the Client Service Coordinator and go through a rigorous intake system. She will ask questions to determine if there is a tangible need or problem to be solved and whether this… Read More
Neil Shubin of “Your Inner Fish” Featured in Upcoming Kennedy Lecture Series
For 10 years the Ohio Center for Ecology and Evolutionary Studies (OCEES) has championed innovative collaboration among faculty and with the Voinovich School for Leadership Public Affairs and has offered undergraduate and graduate students the chance to dive into robust, hands-on research alongside center faculty. OCEES Assistant Director and Professor Willam Roosenberg talks with “Conversations… Read More
Court to Weigh Cocaine Cases, Could Alter Sentencing in Ohio
By: Associated Press
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TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) – Ohio’s top court will take a look this week at how prosecutors measure out cocaine in trafficking and possession cases. Prosecutors are concerned that a ruling against current practices in Ohio could result in shorter sentences for suspects caught with cocaine and force costly changes for law enforcement. The case goes… Read More
Grandfather Sentenced To Prison After Shooting 14-Year-Old Boy
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FRANKFORT, KY. (AP) – A 56-year-old grandfather has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for shooting a 14-year-old boy who he believed had a sexual encounter with his 12-year-old granddaughter. The State Journal reports that Samuel Isaacs was sentenced Friday in Franklin County Circuit Court in connection with the August 2014 shooting of the… Read More
OU Art Gallery Exhibits Chicago Painters
The Ohio University School of Art + Design has announced the next exhibition at the Ohio University Art Gallery: Chicago Paints, on view through Feb. 20. The artists invited to participate in this exhibition were selected by Ohio University Professor John Sabraw, who teaches painting and drawing in the School of Art + Design. Critical… Read More
Report Finds Enforcement Gap in Seclusion, Restraint Policy
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – A disability rights group says it’s found gaps in the way Ohio schools enforce a rule limiting the seclusion and restraint of students whose behavior affects order in classrooms. Disability Rights Ohio says in a Monday report that the state’s Department of Education needs a stronger way to monitor schools for… Read More
About 244,000 Ohioans Sign Up for Coverage Under Obama’s Law
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Nearly 244,000 Ohioans signed up for private insurance or renewed coverage through the federal marketplace created by President Barack Obama’s health law. Federal officials announced the latest enrollment figures Thursday. The third open enrollment period under the law ended Jan. 31. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services says fewer… Read More
Judge: Discovery Done in Protracted Libertarian Suit in Ohio
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – A judge has declared the evidence-gathering phase closed in the Libertarian Party of Ohio’s protracted lawsuit over disqualification of two of its statewide candidates in 2014. In a firmly-worded order Friday, U.S. District Judge Michael Watson declared all outstanding requests for records and witness interviews complete. The third-party gubernatorial candidacy of… Read More
Ohio Bill Would Allow Guns to be Removed by Protective Order
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – An Ohio lawmaker plans to reintroduce legislation aimed at keeping firearms out of the hands of alleged domestic abusers once a protective order has been issued. A bill introduced by Democrats in 2013 would have required people subject to temporary protection orders in criminal or civil cases – such as divorces… Read More
Authorities Announce Indictments in Scrap Yard Investigation
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Central Ohio authorities say grave markers, beer kegs, copper wire and tons of shredded plastic have been recovered in an investigation into illegal scrap yard activities. Investigators say specialized scrap banned by law for sale included railroad materials, AT&T communication wire and copper and aluminum wire from American Electric Power. Franklin… Read More
4 Ohio Universities Share $7.1M in Research-Related Grants
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Four Ohio universities are sharing $7.1 million in the first round of grant funding that’s part of an initiative to bolster the state’s research opportunities. Schools receiving the award money are Case Western Reserve University, the University of Dayton, Ohio State University and Wright State University. The dollars are part of… Read More
Hardwood Heroes: Season 7 Episode 5
In episode five, our reporters break down the end of the season for our teams as they head into post season, feature Eastern’s Annalisa Baono, reveal our Hero of the Week and more.