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Former UNM President Talks Goals For OU During Third Presidential Forum
By: Aaron Payne
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ATHENS, Ohio — The former president of the University of Mexico said he would focus on improving retention rates, corporate partnerships and pushing the university’s brand if selected to serve in the same position at Ohio University. Dr. Robert Frank answered questions from the public Friday afternoon during the third open forum for OU presidential… Read More
Ross Reviewed: Trump’s Choice For Commerce Left Mixed Legacy In Ohio Valley
By: Glynis Board | Ohio Valley ReSource
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The billionaire Wilbur Ross is headed for Senate confirmation hearings as President-elect Donald Trump’s choice for secretary of the Department of Commerce. Ross made it to ultra-rich status in part by salvaging coal and steel assets in Appalachia and the Rust Belt. His business dealings leave a mixed legacy in the Ohio Valley region, from… Read More
West Virginia County Among Those Urged To Sue Drug Companies
By: Associated Press
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HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) – The Cabell County Commission is considering whether to seek damages from opioid manufacturers, wholesalers, pharmacies, pharmacists and prescribing doctors for the prescription painkillers that fueled the state’s drug epidemic. The Huntington Herald-Dispatch reports that a law firm urged the commission Thursday to declare that distribution of pain medications a public nuisance… Read More
Ex-Paintsville Mayor Sentenced To Prison For Theft, Bribery
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PAINTSVILLE, Ky. (AP) – A former eastern Kentucky mayor has been sentenced to four years in prison after being found guilty of theft of federal funds, aiding and abetting and bribery. Media outlets report that 70-year-old former Paintsville Mayor Bob Porter was also ordered Thursday to pay a $4,000 fine. After his release, Porter will… Read More
Justice Taps Consultant, Former State BOE Member To Run 2 Agencies
By: Associated Press
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – Gov.-elect Jim Justice has chosen an energy industry consultant to head West Virginia’s Department of Environmental Protection and U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin’s wife to head his Department of Education and the Arts. Austin Caperton is president of Caperton Inc. and has been vice chairman of the West Virginia Public Energy Authority…. Read More
Ohio Hockey Gets Second Half Underway
By: Robbie Dipaola
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School is officially back in session at Ohio University and with the beginning of the spring semester also means that the 3rd-ranked Ohio Bobcats will play in their first weekend series in over a month when they welcome the 16th-ranked Delaware Blue Hens to Bird Arena. The Bobcats were originally scheduled to play last weekend… Read More
Rollin’ On the River: A Talk With Mudbone
By: Bryan Gibson
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After I popped Mudbone’s Rivers & Roads, Part One in my CD player (yes, I still play those shiny discs), I spent some time trying to figure it out. Is it blues? Is it country? Folk? It’s all of the above, plus bits of gospel and bluegrass. Basically, it’s “American music” – a description that… Read More
You Can Now Enter The 2017 Tiny Desk Contest
By Bob Boilen / NPR The 2017 Tiny Desk Contest is now open! Starting today, I’ll be watching your videos in search of the next great undiscovered artist to play at the Tiny Desk. And I won’t be doing it alone. Our team of judges includes these fantastic musicians: Anthony Hamilton Miguel BANKS Trey Anastasio… Read More
A Lifetime of Music: A Chitchat With Rhonda Vincent
By: Emily Votaw
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This Sunday, the one of the most accolade-laden acts in all of bluegrass is headed back to Stuart’s Opera House for a special musical matinee kicking off at 3 p.m.: Rhonda Vincent & The Rage. Named the “new queen of bluegrass” by the Wall Street Journal, Vincent has a career that spans the entirety of… Read More
Study: Earning A Living Harder For Millennials
By: Associated Press
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A new analysis finds that millennials are less well off financially than their Baby Boomer parents. The advocacy group Young Invincibles looked at Federal Reserve data and found that with a median household income of $40,581, millennials earn 20 percent less than boomers did at the same stage of life, despite being better educated. Carrie Antlfinger from… Read More
First Year OHIO Graduate Students Showcase Work In “From There To Here”
The School of Art and Design presents an exhibition of the first-year graduate students who have recently finished their first semester at Ohio University. “From There to Here” will be on view Jan. 17–Feb. 18 in the Trisolini Gallery located on the fourth floor of the Baker Center. This exhibition features eleven different artists, providing a… Read More
Grocery Shopping Online Begins in WV
By: Associated Press
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BARBOURSVILLE, W.Va. (AP) – The Kroger grocery chain says it has begun online ordering in West Virginia at its market in Barboursville. Customers can order groceries by computer or mobile device then pick them up at store curbside the same day without leaving their vehicles. George Anderson, E-Commerce Manager for Kroger’s Mid-Atlantic Division, says customers… Read More
Ohio University’s School Of Music Celebrates 100 Years In 2017
The Ohio University School of Music is excited to to celebrate its 100th anniversary with a yea’s worth of events sure to make 2017 an exciting and memorable year for faculty, students, alumni and friends. Highlights include guest artists performing on campus, a Carnegie Hall (New York, NY) concert in February, a weekend of alumni… Read More
Conference to Focus on West Virginia Flood Recovery Efforts
By: Associated Press
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Update 2:00 p.m. HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) – West Virginia Gov.-elect Jim Justice has told a conference focused on long-term recovery from last summer’s devastating flooding that he plans to restore hope and opportunities in the state. Justice was the keynote speaker Friday at an economic conference that drew speakers from government, business, higher education and… Read More
Lady Wildcats Take Top Spot in AP Polls
By: Justin Cudahy
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As the season hits the halfway mark, the Waterford Lady Wildcats were voted as one of two teams to be ranked #1 team in Division IV basketball in the poll released by the Associated Press. Waterford, who currently sits on top of the TVC-Hocking with a record of 9-1, garnered a total of 117 points… Read More
Parker Millsap To Perform At Ohio University Lancaster
The Covered Bridge Music Series is pleased to present a live music performance by Americana singer-songwriter Parker Millsap starting at 8 p.m., Saturday April 8 at Ohio University Lancaster’s Wagner Theatre. At only 23 years of age, Oklahoma native Parker Millsap is quickly making a name for himself with his captivating live performances, soulful sound, and character-driven narratives…. Read More
Stuart’s Opera House Hosts Steve Gunn, Lee Ranaldo and Meg Baird
Stuart’s Opera House in Nelsonville will host an evening of music with solo performances from Steve Gunn and Lee Ranaldo, with Meg Baird opening the show on Wednesday, Jan. 18 at 7:30 p.m. With over 30 years as a musician and visual artist, Lee Ranaldo is a founding member of legendary experimental rock and roll… Read More
Kasich Outlines 2017 Vision In Face Of Budget Shortfall
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Gov. John Kasich says he is creating a position for a chief innovation officer to pursue and oversee developments in emerging technologies, such as education technology, robotics and data analytics. The Republican governor announced the post Thursday in wide-ranging remarks to business leaders. The officer will probably work out of the… Read More
Ohio Hunters Take Nearly 16,000 Deer In Muzzleloader Season
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – The state says hunters took nearly 16,000 deer during Ohio’s four-day muzzleloader season this month. The Department of Natural Resources says over 15,800 deer were checked from Jan. 7 to Jan. 10. That’s about 3,300 more than during the comparable season last year. Hunters harvested more than 9,200 deer during the… Read More
Kent State Shooting Site Among 3 New Ohio Historic Landmarks
By: Associated Press
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GREENHILLS, Ohio (AP) – The site where the Ohio National Guard shot and killed four Kent State University students during a protest on May 4, 1970, is among three new National Historic Landmarks in Ohio. The U.S. Department of the Interior designated 24 new landmarks nationwide through the program intended to promote preservation of historic… Read More
Funeral Expenses Sought For Woman Killed In Ohio Massacre
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – The state is reviewing a request to help pay for the funeral of a woman killed in last year’s southern Ohio massacre of eight people. The Dec. 12 request to the Ohio Victims of Crime Compensation Program was made by the family of Dana Rhoden. Rhoden was the mother of three… Read More