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Eastern Eagles One Step Closer to Regionals
By: Molly Kennedy
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The tension was high, fans were roaring, coaches were screaming. Only at the beginning of the game was it ever close, but the Lady Eagles lead 11-4 at the end… Read More

Escobedo Case Referred For Detenuring Consideration
By: Susan Tebben
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The case against English Professor Dr. Andrew Escobedo will be sent to OU’s interim president for detenuring consideration, according to university documents. In a letter provided to WOUB by the… Read More

Ohio Task Force Finds Mixed Progress on College Cost-Cutting
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – A new report finds Ohio’s 14 public universities have identified a combined $1.2 billion in savings and new resources over the next five years but more… Read More

Bill Would Split Local Government Pension Funds in Kentucky from KRS
By: Associated Press
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) – Local government pension funds would break away from the Kentucky Retirement Systems under a bill headed to the Kentucky Senate after winning committee approval. Republican Sen…. Read More

Provocative “Snake Talk” Coming to Athens This Weekend
By: Emily Votaw
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In 2009, artist, dance maker, and Athens native Maryanna Lachman graduated from the Ohio University Honors Tutorial College with a B.F.A. in dance. Eight years later, Lachman is headed back… Read More

Kasich Cleared to Give State of the State Speech in Sandusky
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Ohio lawmakers have signed off on the governor’s plan to deliver his annual State of the State speech in Sandusky. Republican Gov. John Kasich is scheduled… Read More

Committee OKs Bill Making it Easier for Felons to Get Jobs in Kentucky
By: Associated Press
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) – A Senate committee has advanced legislation aimed at making it easier for Kentuckians with criminal records to land jobs in an effort to reduce the state’s… Read More

Ohio, Wisconsin Kick Start Interstate Talks on Trump Effect
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Republican legislative leaders from Ohio and Wisconsin are joining forces, and hoping to enlist others, as they prepare for massive changes in how the federal government… Read More

Ohio Drops its Third Consecutive Game Following Loss in Buffalo
By: John Jarosik
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It was another tough night for Ohio on Wednesday. The Bobcats (18-8, 9-6), who came in tied for first place in the Mid-American Conference East Division, aimed for a tie-breaking… Read More

Bevins Pay Property Taxes, Penalties On Louisville Home
By: Associated Press
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) – Republican Gov. Matt Bevin and his wife, Glenna, have paid their property taxes and nearly $2,000 in penalties for paying the bill late. WDRB-TV reports Jefferson… Read More

Cincinnati Facing Projected $25M Budget Shortfall Next Year
By: Associated Press
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CINCINNATI (AP) – A $25.1 million shortfall has been projected for Cincinnati’s upcoming budget, and the city manager is recommending most departments prepare to make 10 percent budget cuts. City… Read More

Ohio House Committee Considers Dropping Front License Plates
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Ohio motorists wouldn’t be required to have a front license plate on their vehicles under a proposal being considered by a state House committee. The House… Read More

New Director Of Kentucky Environmental Education Council Named
By: Associated Press
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) – Billy Bennett has been named the executive director of the Kentucky Environmental Education Council. Bennett was formerly the director of the Center for Environmental Education and… Read More