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Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail to Expand to House More Female Inmates
NELSONVILLE – The Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail board approved a plan to expand the facility in order to house more female inmates. Warden Joshua VanBibber said he’s meeting with architects… Read More
Journalistic Pioneer and Alumna Susan Reimer Recounts Her Career
By: Tom Hodson
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Susan Reimer, a 1973 alumna of the School of Journalism, had a career full of variety and a career that paved new paths until her retirement in June 2015 after… Read More
Supreme Court Meets in Meigs County
By: Susan Tebben
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Before discussing issues of juvenile detention, police public records documents and statutes of limitations on a rape case, the Ohio Supreme Court met with some of its youngest constituents at… Read More
$2.6B Construction Budget Clears Ohio Senate, Heads to House
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – State senators have passed a $2.6 billion capital budget bill that funds improvements to school buildings, roads, bridges and parks. The spending plan was introduced last… Read More
State Faces Questions After Ohio Gets $94M to Fight Blight
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Ohio is receiving an additional $94 million to help demolish blighted homes and prevent foreclosures, but some say it missed out on even more funding because… Read More
Court Upholds Death Sentences For 2 Condemned Ohio Killers
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – The Ohio Supreme Court has upheld the death sentences for two condemned killers in cases out of Toledo and suburban Cleveland. The execution of either offender… Read More
Court Considers Debate Over Inmate’s Case File
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The Ohio Supreme Court has heard arguments in a lawsuit against Columbus police seeking the complete files of a long-closed criminal case. At issue is what public records attorneys call… Read More
Wheeling-Based Union Local Settles Laborer Job Complaint
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WHEELING, W.Va. (AP) – A Wheeling-based union local has settled claims that it failed to reinstate a National Guard member as an apprentice laborer following his return from basic training…. Read More
Photos of the Week: April 12-20
Athens is a beautiful town, and there are many to thank for that. This week includes a look at the blossoming art scene and a day dedicated to keeping Athens… Read More
Spartans’ Chapman Signs With Wittenberg Tigers
In an elementary school library surrounded by his parents and coaches, Alexander Spartans’ Mason Chapman signed his letter of intent with to play Wittenberg Tigers’ football. Chapman (Gridiron Glory’s 2015… Read More
Tantrum Theater’s Inaugural Season Begins May 31
Tickets are now available for Tantrum Theater’s summer 2016 season. All seats are general admission and on sale for each of the three plays — 57 separate performances between May… Read More
German Professor Guenther Heydemann Examines American Presidential Politics
By: Tom Hodson
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In the heat of the American presidential primary season, it is interesting to compare our extended campaigns, our political party power, and our campaign financing practices to those in Germany… Read More
Unemployment Rates Drop in 52 of 55 West Virginia Counties
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – Unemployment rates dropped in 52 of West Virginia’s 55 counties in March. WorkForce West Virginia says the unemployment rate rose in McDowell County and was unchanged… Read More
2 Miami University Frats Suspended For Hazing, Alcohol
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OXFORD, Ohio (AP) – Two fraternities at Miami University in Ohio have been suspended for hazing and alcohol-related violations. The university says the Pi Kappa Phi chapter is suspended until… Read More
Ohio Bill Requires Police Body Camera Rules Made Public
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – An Ohio House committee is debating a bipartisan bill requiring law enforcement agencies to have rules governing the use of body cameras. Cities such as Cleveland… Read More
$2.6B Construction Budget Poised for Ohio Senate Vote
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – State senators are poised to vote on a $2.6 billion capital budget bill that funds improvements to school buildings, roads, bridges and parks. The spending plan… Read More