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Flyers Cement Winless Season for Federal Hocking
By: Tyler Corbit
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Control the ball and the boards and you win the game, that is the classic saying. That was the recipe the Saint Joseph Flyers used to down the Federal Hocking… Read More
Mardi Gras Indians Tradition Examined In OSU Newark Documentaries
By: Emily Votaw
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Late February marks the annual celebration of Carnival, or Mardi Gras, a festive season that takes place before the Christian liturgical season of Lent. One of the most time-honored, and,… Read More
New President Chosen For Ohio University
By: Susan Tebben
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Ohio University’s Board of Trustees named the 21st president of the university in a special meeting Wednesday morning. Dr. Duane Nellis was unanimously approved as the successor to Dr. Roderick… Read More
Berea College Hosting Refugee Simulation
By: Associated Press
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BEREA, Ky. (AP) – Berea College is hosting a refugee simulation that aims to give participants a glimpse into what immigrants go through when they flee their homes and seek… Read More
West Virginia Secretary of State Defends Firing 16 Employees
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – West Virginia Secretary of State Mac Warner has defended his decision to fire 16 longtime employees upon taking office last month. The Charleston Gazette-Mail says Warner told… Read More
2 Dead, 2 Injured in Eastern Kentucky House Fire
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ASHLAND, Ky. (AP) — Officials say two women have died and two adults were injured in an early morning house fire in eastern Kentucky. Ashland Fire Capt. Carl Stambaugh told… Read More
Ohio Court Will Hear Debate on Autopsies of 8 Family Members
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The Ohio Supreme Court says it will hear a dispute over releasing copies of final autopsy reports in the unsolved slayings of eight family members. At… Read More
Huntington to Hold Open House on Redevelopment Project
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HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) — The city of Huntington is holding a public meeting next week about proposed recommendations for a neighborhood redevelopment project. An open house is set for Feb…. Read More
Landmark 1916 Piece of Women’s Cinema to be Screened Friday
The Dumb Girl of Portici is a previously unseen film long overdue for recognition as one of Lois Weber’s (one of the first successful female filmmakers) finest creations and a landmark in… Read More
Ohio University Students Compare Their Virtual Reality Efforts to High-Tech Start Up
By: Rachel Cherry
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A group of media students gathered in a lecture hall to view a presentation by the high-tech startup Embodied Labs Tuesday morning. However, the visitors were unaware that a team… Read More
Ohio Travels to Buffalo for Final Road Game of Season
By: John Jarosik
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In what will be the final road game of the season, the Ohio Bobcats travel into Buffalo in hopes to get a much needed victory against the Bulls on Wednesday… Read More
Carter’s Career Night Helps Ohio Win Battle of the Bricks
By: Alex Harrison
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Jason Carter has made an impact since being pushed into Ohio’s starting lineup. At Miami on Tuesday, Carter left a crater. Carter dropped 25 points and gathered 11 rebounds in… Read More
Courts Are Perceived “Negatively” by People of Color in the USA
By: Tom Hodson
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Minnesota trial judge Kevin Burke is concerned about negative public perceptions of our courts – especially among people of color. People too often believe they are treated unfairly and that… Read More
Wolf Tree Collective Celebrates One Year Anniversary Sunday
By: Emily Votaw
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Last year Wolf Tree Collective opened their doors to the many varieties of families who call Athens their home. Over the past 365-some days, the entirely volunteer-run outfit has done… Read More
Costs May Go Up For Ohio License Plates, Driver’s Licenses
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Ohio drivers may be paying more to get their license plate or driver’s license under proposed changes to the state transportation budget. One change proposed Tuesday… Read More
Bipartisan Effort Launched To Update Ohio Crime Laws
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Lawmakers are teaming up with the Ohio prisons agency to announce a bipartisan effort to update the state’s criminal justice laws. The announcement coming Wednesday is… Read More
Ohio Prison System Investigates Suspected Inmate Overdoses
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – The state says it’s investigating a series of nonfatal drug overdoses of inmates at a central Ohio prison this weekend. Grant Doepel, a spokesman for the… Read More