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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 of the first quarter and wouldn’t look back, cruising into district finals with a 67-45 victory. The ladies were very physical, leaving marks on each… 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 university, Executive Vice President and Provost Pam Benoit referred the sexual harassment claims against Escobedo to Interim President David Descutner for consideration of detenuring procedures…. 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 work is needed to rein in college costs. The Governor’s Task Force on Affordability and Efficiency issued its evaluation Thursday of progress made on its… 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. Joe Bowen of Owensboro, the bill’s lead sponsor, says the separation would allow state leaders to focus on chronic funding woes for state pension funds…. 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 to Athens to present Snake Talk, a provocative piece of dance that explores the slippery nature of the female experience. Lachman crafted the piece as… 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 to give the address the evening of April 4 at the Sandusky State Theatre, about 120 miles north of Columbus. The proposal required legislative approval…. 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 prison population. Criminal offenders could no longer be automatically denied a state-issued occupational license under the bill that cleared the Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday…. 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 under President Donald Trump deals with states. Ohio House Speaker Cliff Rosenberger and Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos will discuss the effort Thursday in Ohio…. 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 victory in their last road game of the season, but came up short, losing 65-54 to Buffalo. The Bobcats struggled to make shots with less… 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 County Sheriff’s Office Chief Financial Officer Terri Geraghty said the payment totaling $11,080.03 was mailed in and was processed on Tuesday. The Bevins’ Louisville home,… 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 Manager Harry Black made the recommendations in a memo to the city council. Black also recommends that public safety departments, including police and fire, prepare… 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 Finance Subcommittee on Transportation is scheduled to vote Thursday on whether to include the proposed law change in the final version of the state transportation… 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 part-time faculty in the College of Education at Eastern Kentucky University. A release from Kentucky’s Education and Workforce Development Cabinet says the council was established… Read More