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Ohio Volleyball Prepares for 2016 MAC Tournament
By: Mitchell Lyons
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The regular season is over and it is time for the Mid-American Conference tournament. This year the tournament will be held in DeKalb, Illinois, home of the Northern Illinois Huskies…. Read More
US Solar Panel Maker to Cut 1,600 Jobs, Halt Plant in Ohio
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TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) – The biggest U.S. manufacturer of solar panels is cutting a quarter of its jobs worldwide and will halt production at its only North American plant in… Read More
Speed of 911 Services at Stake on Washington County Ballot
By: Sarah-Jane Lorenzo
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When the building beside Rob Gilliand’s Marietta business caught fire, he found that extinguishing the budding flames with liters of Pepsi was faster than waiting for first responders. In an… Read More
Alexander Local School District Seeks Passage of Income Tax Levy
By: Alex Lumley
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For the first time in 25 years, the Alexander Local School District is proposing an income tax levy. Residents of Athens, Meigs, and Vinton Counties will vote on the November… Read More
Police Searching For Suspects In On-Campus Robbery
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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ATHENS, Ohio — Athens Police are seeking the public’s help in locating two suspects wanted for an alleged aggravated robbery that took place on Ohio University’s campus. At approximately 3:30 a.m…. Read More
New Side Dishes for your Thanksgiving Dinner
By: Kelly Martin
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‘Tis the season for one of the best eating days of the year! While turkey is the main star, side dishes come in a close second. And, don’t forget that… Read More
Reporter and Editorial Cartoonist Team-up to Create Web-based Graphic Story
Long-time print reporter Lucy May and editorial cartoonist Kevin Necessary joined forces at WCPO.com to create a unique form of long-form journalism and storytelling. They wrote and illustrated a six… Read More
It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year at People’s Bank Theatre
The historic Peoples Bank Theatre, located at 222 Putnam Street in historic downtown Marietta, is getting ready to tie the ribbon on its first year of operation this holiday season. To… Read More
Court Rules Ohio’s ‘Privilege Tax’ is OK
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – The Ohio Supreme Court has ruled that the state can impose its primary business tax on out-of-state companies that sell to Ohioans but have no physical… Read More
KY Review Of Votes Finds Same Outcome
By: Associated Press
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) – A recanvassing of election results in three Kentucky House districts did not change the outcome of the elections. Two Republicans and one Democrat had asked Secretary… Read More
Celebrate Women 2017 Features Orange Is the New Black Author
Ohio University Lancaster Pickerington’s Celebrate Women conference announced Piper Kerman, author of Orange is the New Black: My Year in a Women’s Prison as its 2017 keynote speaker at a public… Read More
‘Moonlight’ Screening and Panel Discussion Friday At the Athena
Join the Athena Cinema for a special screening of Barry Jenkins’ widely celebrated feature film Moonlight, Friday, Nov. 18 at 7 p.m. The screening is free for students with OHIO… Read More
OU Dancers Tackle Tough Topics In Senior Concert
By: Domonique Alexander
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Tonight through Saturday, Nov. 20, The Ohio University Division of Dance will present its bi-annual senior concert. 13 graduating seniors will showcase their performances, many self-choreographed solos or collaborations with… Read More
Central Ohio Village To Build 6,500-Seat Athletic Stadium
By: Associated Press
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OBETZ, Ohio (AP) – A central Ohio village plans to spend $15 million to demolish the now-closed Columbus Motor Speedway and build a 6,500-seat athletic stadium on the site. The… Read More
Social Workers Plead For Help From Kentucky Lawmakers
By: Associated Press
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) – A current and a former state social worker pleaded with lawmakers to help alleviate staff shortages and rising caseloads. The Courier-Journal reports Louisville social service worker… Read More
City Council Wants Ex-Officer Retried In Fatal Ohio Shooting
By: Associated Press
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CINCINNATI (AP) – Cincinnati’s city council wants a white police officer charged with murder in the fatal shooting of an unarmed black man retried after jurors failed to reach a… Read More
Ohio Man Accused Of Trying To Join IS May Be Mentally Ill
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Court documents suggest that an Ohio man arrested for allegedly attempting to join the Islamic State group may be suffering from mental health issues. In a… Read More
West Virginia Highway Project Bribes Alleged
By: Associated Press
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MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) – Federal prosecutors say four people conspired to steer $1.5 million of West Virginia highways project to a South Carolina business for bribes and kickbacks between 2008… Read More