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Faith-Related Vandalism Hits Close to Home
By: Marina Neuman
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ATHENS, Ohio- Across the country, people of faith have become fearful following a spike in anti-Semitic and other anti-religion behavior. Toppled headstones in Jewish cemeteries, bomb threats at Jewish community centers, Swastikas painted on cars and even vandalism at an Athens Catholic church are just a few of the most recent incidents. Hitting Home While students often feel that Athens… Read More
Dinner With 12 Strangers
By: Allie Eldredge
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This week, I went to the Alumni Association sponsored event, “Dinner with 12 Strangers” to find out how the dinner began and what it’s really like to eat dinner with 12 people I’ve never met before. I was in a small dining room at the Ohio University Inn, making conversation with people I’ve never met… Read More
Interim President ‘Unwilling’ to Drop Baker Center Protest Charges
By: Susan Tebben
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In an email to the university community, OU’s interim president said he would not attempt to drop charges or remove university sanctions on 70 students arrested during a protest at Baker University Center. Interim President David Descutner wrote on Wednesday of the importance of students and participants accepting “the responsibility as citizens to stand up for those… Read More
Hardwood Heroes 2017 All-Hero Teams
By: Alex Harrison
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Most players are alright, some players are good, few are great, and in the Tri-Valley Conference, 12 are heroic. Girls Leah Richardson – Alexander Richardson is an offensive powerhouse for the Lady Spartans shown by the fact she is the highest score in Alexander history. Richardson led the Lady Spartans to an undefeated run in… Read More
WOUB-TV to Broadcast ‘American Masters: Patsy Cline’ March 4
By: Emily Votaw
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Country music great Virginia Patterson Hensley (a.k.a. Patsy Cline) worked her way to the top of international pop music consciousness – sweating every step of the way. She survived a rough (and allegedly abusive) relationship, was the mother of two children and charted eight songs during her short life – all whilst being paid around… Read More
Man Accused of Unwanted Toe-Sucking, Foot Massaging at Mall
By: Associated Press
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TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) – A man accused of taking off a woman’s shoe and sucking her toes without permission at an Ohio mall is now accused of massaging the feet of other women without their consent. Joseph Jones, of Toledo, was in court Tuesday to face menacing and sexual imposition charges. He told a judge… Read More
Lawmaker’s Plan Would Revamp Ohio’s Congressional Map-Making
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – A new legislative proposal calls for Ohio’s congressional districts to be drawn with bipartisan input similar to what Ohio voters approved for state legislative boundaries in 2015. State Sen. Frank LaRose, an Akron-area Republican, introduced the resolution Wednesday that he says will make the congressional redistricting process more balanced and transparent…. Read More
Scam Got Tax Info for 2,400 Workers
By: Associated Press
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BLOOMSBURG, Pa. (AP) — A Swiss company said Wednesday income tax information was stolen for about 2,400 workers in the United States, putting them at risk of identity theft just as many are awaiting tax refunds. Autoneum North America Inc. said the data included 2016 W-2 salary and tax information as well as the current… Read More
West Virginia House Set to Vote on Water Pollution Limits
By: Associated Press
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – West Virginia’s House is set to vote on legislation that would allow larger pollution discharges into the state’s waterways. The proposal would authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to calculate water pollution limits for cancer-causing chemicals using an average-flow figure – called the “harmonic mean” – rather than the state’s current… Read More
Universities Must Reform to Stay Relevant and Affordable Says Notable Economist
By: Tom Hodson
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Dr. Richard Vedder, Director of the Center for College Affordability and Productivity in Washington, DC, notes that the costs of higher education have increased markedly in recent years while the value of a college degree may be diminishing. To counteract these trends, he says that colleges and universities must implement reforms and modernize. But, the… Read More
March Brings New Testing Requirements for Ohio High School Juniors
By: Brooke Davis
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ATHENS, Ohio – This spring, all Ohio juniors will take the ACT or SAT test. When House Bill 487 became effective in September, 2014, all high school juniors in Ohio were required to take a nationally standardized test to measure college and career readiness. No cost to students Juniors will take the ACT or SAT at no cost…. Read More
The OUtlet – Season 5 Ep. 5
This week on the OUtlet — One of our reporters catches up with a student who plans to run a marathon in all fifty states. We’ll also tell you about how to help each other out when it comes to saving some cash when buying textbooks.
Ohio House Approves Bill That Would Allow Protective Orders For Dating Violence
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – The Ohio House approved a bill Tuesday that would allow victims of dating violence to seek a protective order against an alleged perpetrator. The bill would update current law that only recognizes violence between spouses, family members, those living together or family members for the purpose of seeking protective orders. Backers… Read More
Senate OKs Bill Updating Kentucky Law Governing Hemp Growing
By: Associated Press
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) – The Kentucky Senate has passed a bill to update state law governing hemp production. Senators voted 35-0 Tuesday to send the measure to the House. It’s a big contrast from four years ago, when the state’s original hemp law drew stiff resistance. Kentucky is at the national forefront in efforts to… Read More
Ohio Court Considers Privacy Rights In Backpack Search
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – The state Supreme Court will hear arguments over the constitutionality of an Ohio student’s backpack search that authorities say led first to the discovery of bullets and later a gun. At issue before the high court is whether a second search of the backpack violated the student’s privacy rights, which are… Read More
History, Genealogy Groups To Gather At West Virginia Capitol
By: Associated Press
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – Dozens of groups interested in history or genealogy are expected at the State Capitol Complex in Charleston next week. The West Virginia Division of Culture and History says some 60 local groups will gather for the 21st West Virginia History Day on March 9. The agency says the groups will provide… Read More
Preview: Ohio Must Use Bowling Green Game to Prepare for Upcoming MAC Tournaments
By: John Jarosik
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Ohio aims to win two in a row when they face Mid-American Conference foe Bowling Green at the Convocation Center Wednesday. The Bobcats (19-8, 10-6) are looking for their 20th win of the year. 2016-2017 would mark the third-straight year the Bobcats earned 20 regular-season wins if they are victorious. Ohio is coming off a… Read More
Team Play From Waterford Cruises Past Green
Team basketball is a beautiful thing. When five players mesh together so well it shows up on the scoreboard as well as on the stat sheet. Waterford’s boys’ team played like a team that is well-deserving of their No. 1 seed in their district on Tuesday night against Green High School. The Wildcats made 30… Read More