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Ironton Ends Buckeyes’ Season
Nelsonville-York took on another tough loss tonight after losing against Ironton with a final score 52-38. The game started off with Nelsonville-York leading against Ironton 8-4 with three minutes left… Read More
Southern Upsets Eastern’s Comeback
By: Joe Fracasso
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For the second time in the past week, the Southern Tornadoes take down the Eastern Eagles 52-48. This difference with this game is that the Eagles post season hopes are… Read More
The Drayer Family Dynasty
By: Alex Harrison, Tony Heim
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In times of hardship, people look to various sources for strength and hope. Dan Drayer, who has had ups and downs over the past couple of years, looks to his… Read More
Ohio University Alumna Pens Book About Civil Rights Lawyer/Journalist
By: Tom Hodson
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Dr. Amina Hassan, an independent historian and award-winning public radio documentarian, recently visited Ohio University’s campus to talk about her new book Loren Miller—Civil Rights Attorney and Journalist, published by… Read More
New Rennovations for Bird Arena
By: Hailey Hrynewich
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The Ohio University hockey team is looking forward to some upcoming renovations to Bird arena. It is the first time there has been any kind of serious talk about renovations. Several… Read More
Jaaron Simmons – The Art of the Assist
By: Nathan Wiseman
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Point guards have the power to play at the pace of their liking and to a certain degree, dictate who gets to shoot when and how often. After heading into… Read More
MAC Preseason Baseball Polls Released
By: Maggie Shandrick
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The Mid-American Conference released their baseball Preseason Coaches Poll Wednesday afternoon. Kent State has the highest points out of 11 teams, racking in 63 points and ranking number one in… Read More
Ohio Senators Urge Quick Action on Cincinnati VA Probe
By: Associated Press
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Update 3:30 p.m. CINCINNATI (AP) – Ohio’s Democratic U.S. senator is calling for quick, thorough investigation of the Cincinnati Veterans Affairs hospital after whistleblowers raised concerns the quality of care… Read More
94th District Candidates Discuss Hot-Button Issues At Forum
By: Susan Tebben
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Issues of funding priorities, poverty, Planned Parenthood and minimum wage came up during Tuesday’s forum between two Democratic candidates for the 94th District of the Ohio’s House of Representatives. The standing-room-only… Read More
New Water Samples Show Lead Below EPA Limits in Ohio Village
By: Associated Press
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SEBRING, Ohio (AP) – The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency says all of the most recent water samples in a northeast Ohio village are below the federal standard for lead. The… Read More
Court to Hear Arguments on New Trial for Ohio Serial Killer
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – The Ohio Supreme Court has scheduled oral arguments over a new trial for a Cleveland man who killed 11 women and hid the remains in and… Read More
Advocates: Rape DNA Testing Delay Shouldn’t Affect Charges
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Prosecutors and advocates for rape victims are asking the Ohio Supreme Court to reinstate charges against a Cleveland man accused of attacking a woman in 1993…. Read More
Medicaid Commissioner Warns Of Skyrocketing Spending
By: Associated Press
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) – Kentucky’s new Medicaid commissioner says the cost to run the state health insurance program will jump 20 percent to more than $3.7 billion over the next… Read More
Droll Dystopia: OU Theater Presents “Urinetown” (PHOTOS)
The Ohio University Theater Division in the School of Dance, Film and Theater is staging its third production of the 2015–2016 season, Urinetown, by Mark Hollmann and Greg Kotis. Directed… Read More
Guest Artists, Students Featured at Winter Dance Concert
The Dance Division of Ohio University’s School of Dance, Film and Theater will present its Winter Dance Concert Feb. 19-20 at 7:30 p.m. in Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium. One of… Read More
Ohio Lawmaker Introduces Bills to Limit Traffic Cameras
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – An Ohio lawmaker has proposed legislation to limit small communities’ use of traffic cameras, including the number of tickets issued and revenue raised from them. Cleveland.com… Read More
Ohio Bill Seeks to Allow “Religious Expression” in Schools
By: Associated Press
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Update 12:40 p.m. COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – A proposal in Ohio seeks to ensure that public school students who want to express their religious viewpoints can get the same access… Read More
Kentucky Report Shows 59 Percent Gain in Degrees, Credentials
By: Associated Press
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) – A new report shows the total number of postsecondary education degrees and credentials awarded in Kentucky grew by 59 percent over a 10-year period. The report… Read More
W.Va. Senate OKs Ban on 2nd Trimester Abortion Method
By: Associated Press
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Update 12:40 p.m. CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – A second-trimester abortion method would be banned in many instances under a bill that has passed the West Virginia Senate. Senators voted 24-9… Read More
Kentucky Officials Slow Down State Tax Refund Returns
By: Associated Press
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) – The Kentucky Department of Revenue has slowed down issuing state tax refunds because of concerns of identity theft and other forms of fraud. Department of Revenue… Read More
Early Voting Begins for March 15 Primary in Swing State Ohio
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Ohioans can begin voting for candidates in the swing state’s March 15 primary contests. Wednesday marks the start of early voting in the state. Residents can… Read More
Trimble Beats Rival Belpre in Triple Overtime
By: Andrew Hines
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It took three overtimes Tuesday night in Glouster for Trimble to cap off its regular season with a victory against the Belpre Golden Eagles 87-83. It was a back-and-forth shootout in… Read More