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Africentric Hands Trimble Postseason Loss
By: Alex Harrison
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In 2015, Africentric defeated undefeated Trimble in the Division IV regional semifinals. In 2016, Trimble had all the opportunities to return the favor, but couldn’t. The Tomcats had seven turnovers in… Read More
Ex-House Speaker in Ohio Disputing Nearly $2M Business Debt
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – An Alabama bank is seeking nearly $2 million in unpaid debt from former Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder as the Perry County Republican attempts a Statehouse… Read More
OHIO Professor’s Research on Philosophy and Music Garners Baker Fund Award
On this episode of “Conversations from Studio B,” host Kelee Riesbeck talks with Vladamir Marchenkov on his research that garnered an Ohio University Baker Fund award. Marchenkov will travel to… Read More
Ohio School District to Host Forums in Shooting Aftermath
By: Associated Press
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MIDDLETOWN, Ohio (AP) – A southwest Ohio school district plans a series of forums to discuss safety and other concerns in the aftermath of last week’s cafeteria shooting. Madison Local… Read More
West Virginia Proposed Tax, Fee Hikes for Roads Likely Dead
By: Associated Press
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – More than $300 million worth of increases to West Virginia’s sales tax, gas tax and DMV fees to help fix roads are likely off the table…. Read More
Top Music Acts, Entertainment at Renovated Peoples Bank Theatre
By: Bryan Gibson
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After lying dormant for 30 years, a historic Marietta theatre is back, and if recent shows are any indication, its staff has hit the ground running. Hot on the heels… Read More
Democratic Candidates for US Senate Announce Endorsements
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords is endorsing former Gov. Ted Strickland in his race for the U.S. Senate, while opponent P.G. Sittenfeld has landed the backing of… Read More
Computers, Weapons Seized From Alleged School Shooter’s Home
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MIDDLETOWN, Ohio (AP) – Authorities in southwest Ohio have seized computers, knives, a BB gun and other items from the home of a 14-year-old student charged in a school cafeteria… Read More
Scripps Innovation Challenge in Its 4th Year Has Broadened Its Media Focus
By: Tom Hodson
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The scope of the Scripps Innovation Challenge has grown over its four years of existence. Initially, the challenges to be met by student teams were journalism based. Now, the issues… Read More
Ex-Coal CEO Opposes Prosecutor Push for $28M in Restitution
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – Ex-Massey Energy CEO Don Blankenship is opposing a prosecution push to make him pay $28 million in restitution to a coal company. In a Beckley federal… Read More
OU Welcomes Renowned Art Scholar, Curator March 10
The Ohio University School of Art + Design will present a lecture by visiting scholar Bartholomew Ryan, an independent curator working in Pittsburgh, PA. His public lecture will take place… Read More
Ohio School Board Members Concerned About Test Discrepancies
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Some state school board members are concerned by results of a survey that indicated poorer results for districts that administered state tests online instead of on… Read More
Ohio City Wants Upfront Payments From Presidential Campaigns
By: Associated Press
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CANTON, Ohio (AP) – An Ohio city says presidential candidates are welcome to bring their campaign slogans to town as long as they bring their checkbooks too. North Canton in… Read More
Bill Allowing Widespread Early Voting Clears Kentucky House Panel
By: Associated Press
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) – A bill aimed at expanding early voting to include any registered voter in Kentucky has been advanced by a House committee with the backing of Secretary… Read More
Report: Village Leader Knew of Lead in Drinking Water Sooner
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SEBRING, Ohio (AP) – Emails show a village manager in northeastern Ohio was told about lead in the drinking water two months earlier than he first said. The Vindicator newspaper… Read More
Tax Return Donations to Help Farmers, Hungry Families
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) – The state of Kentucky is asking residents to donate a portion of their tax returns to help feed the hungry. Commissioner of Agriculture Ryan Quarles asked… Read More