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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 and staff Thursday evening. Pina is currently the Vice President of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management at Bridgewater State University in Bridgewater, Massachusetts. Dean of Students… Read More
North College Hill School Security Guard Charged with Threats
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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 to his prepaid cellphone. North College Hill Police Chief Ryan Schrand said Wednesday investigators used GPS to locate the cellphone they say 20-year-old Christopher Darnell… Read More
Medical Center Considers Changing Opioid Prescribing Policy
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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 told members of the hospital’s board of directors Wednesday that the hospital system would consider placing more limits on what can be prescribed in its… Read More
West Virginia Department of Health Urges Hepatitis Testing
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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 clinic. Multiple media outlets report that a letter issued by the department in Charleston says several cases of viral hepatitis appear to be associated with… 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 of Athens County. The Chauncey Fire Department responded to the scene, and the investigation was conducted by the Athens County Sheriff’s Office and Fire Department…. Read More
West Virginia Governor Approves Drug Testing for Welfare Applicants
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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 pilot program for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program applicants. The Republican-led Legislature passed it. West Virginia seeks federal approval to test applicants with a… Read More
Ex-State Representative Keith Hall Sentenced for Bribery
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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 sentenced the 56-year-old Hall on Thursday and ordered him to pay a $25,000 fine. Hall was convicted by a jury in June of paying former… 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 heritage. But many find Easter brunch is a perfect tradition. A nice mix of foods that almost everyone in your family can enjoy. Here are… Read More
Supreme Court Rules Against Anti-Gambling Group
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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 to sue while another plaintiff can continue his challenge. The court ruling Thursday upholds a lower court’s ruling that the Ohio Roundtable lacked legal 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 the Red Cross must collect 14,000 blood donations. Volunteer blood donors are needed to help meet the needs of patients and are the only source… 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 the opening half. Against frequent double teams, they were often unable to maintain possession, and it resulted in eight first half steals for Morehead State…. Read More
Unemployment Rates Increase In Most West Virginia Counties
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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 County’s 4.4 unemployment rate was the lowest in the state, followed by Berkeley County at 5.2 percent and Monongalia County at 5.3 percent. Calhoun County… Read More
Ohio State, Columbus Join to Give 100 Teachers Free Tuition
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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 Drake and Mayor Andrew Ginther plan an event Thursday to announce the details. The scholarship program will benefit Ohio State’s Early Head Start Partnership. It’s… Read More
West Virginia Governor OKs Drug-Testing Welfare Recipients
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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 pilot program for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program applicants. The Republican-led Legislature passed it. At least 13 states have public assistance drug testing. West… 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 D. Howard, of Canfield, was charged with burglary and having weapons while under disability, both felony offenses, by Ohio University police, according to a news… Read More