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Ohio University Announces New VP of Student Affairs
By: Abby Grisez
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Ohio University has a new Vice President for Student Affairs. Dr. Jason B. Pina will start his new position June 13. President Roderick J. McDavis made the announcement in an email to students… Read More

North College Hill School Security Guard Charged with Threats
By: Associated Press
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NORTH COLLEGE HILL, Ohio (AP) – Police say a school security guard for a Cincinnati-area district has been charged in threats that led to recent school evacuations and were traced… Read More

Medical Center Considers Changing Opioid Prescribing Policy
By: Associated Press
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – Officials from Charleston Area Medical Center may consider changing their policies on prescribing opioid. The Charleston Gazette-Mail reports that CAMC chief operating officer Dr. Glen Crotty… Read More

West Virginia Department of Health Urges Hepatitis Testing
By: Associated Press
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BECKLEY, W.Va. (AP) – The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources is urging thousands of patients to get tested after possible hepatitis exposure at a Raleigh County heart… Read More

Athens County Man Arrested for Arson
ATHENS CO., Ohio (WTAP) The Athens County Sheriff’s Office and local fire officials arrest an Athens County man for arson. The fire went up on March 11 in The Plains… Read More

West Virginia Governor Approves Drug Testing for Welfare Applicants
By: Associated Press
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin has approved a drug-testing proposal for some West Virginia welfare applicants. The Democratic governor signed off Wednesday on the three-year statewide drug-testing… Read More

Ex-State Representative Keith Hall Sentenced for Bribery
By: Associated Press
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) – Former state representative and Pikeville coal operator Keith Hall has been sentenced to seven years for bribing a state mine official. U.S. District Judge Karen Caldwell… Read More

Easter Brunch Recipes
By: Kelly Martin
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It’s Easter time! Every one has their own traditions at Easter. Some go with the traditional ham and potatoes or maybe family tradition calls for something more ethnic for your… Read More

Supreme Court Rules Against Anti-Gambling Group
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – The Ohio Supreme Court has ruled an anti-gambling group fighting Gov. John Kasich’s decision to legalize slots-like video lottery terminals at seven horse tracks lacks standing… Read More

American Red Cross Discusses Need For Blood Donations Before Summer
Host Kelly Martin talks with Jackie Mishler, the American Red Cross’ South District Recruitment Supervisor, about blood donations and the necessity to get donations before the summer months. Every day… Read More

Ohio Comes Up Short against Morehead State in CBI Semifinals
By: Blake Baker
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Ohio could not overcome a rocky first half Wednesday night in a 77-72 loss to Morehead State in the CBI semifinals. The Bobcats turned the ball over 12 times in… Read More

Unemployment Rates Increase In Most West Virginia Counties
By: Associated Press
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – Unemployment rates increased in 52 of West Virginia’s 55 counties in February. WorkForce West Virginia says unemployment rates fell in Marion, McDowell and Wyoming counties. Jefferson… Read More

Ohio State, Columbus Join to Give 100 Teachers Free Tuition
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Ohio State University and the city of Columbus are leading a partnership that will provide free tuition to 100 early childhood teachers. Ohio State President Michael… Read More

West Virginia Governor OKs Drug-Testing Welfare Recipients
By: Associated Press
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin has approved a drug-testing proposal for some West Virginia welfare applicants. The Democratic governor signed off Wednesday on the three-year statewide drug-testing… Read More

More Details Released About Alleged OU Assault, Search For Suspect
By: Susan Tebben
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The investigation into the assault of an Ohio University staff member was helped by a local gun owner, but a concrete motive has not been established, according to officials. James… Read More