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Butch Baird Wins MAC East Pitcher of the Week
By: Mary Ryznar
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Ohio baseball junior pitcher Butch Baird was named the Mid-American Conference East Division Pitcher of the Week on Monday after he led his team to a 3-0 victory in this… Read More

Ohio Wins Series Against WKU with Shutout Win
By: Mary Ryznar
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Ohio baseball (7-5) wrapped up their series against Western Kentucky with a 2-1 weekend after winning the final game of the weekend. After losing 5-4 in the first game and… Read More

MAC Tournament Gets Underway
By: Mitchell Lyons
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The regular season is over and it is time for the 2017 Mid-American Conference Tournament. The top four teams earned a bye into the quarterfinals and go directly to Cleveland…. Read More

West Virginia Senate Passes Bill Denying Parental Rights to Rapists
By: Associated Press
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – West Virginia’s Senate has passed a bill to deny parental rights to rapists whose victims consequently have babies. The amendment approved 33-0 Monday would define a… Read More

Three Bobcats Earn Conference Honors
By: Alex Harrison
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The Mid-American Conference announced its All-MAC selections Monday and three Ohio Bobcats made the cut. Jaaron Simmons was named All-MAC First Team, Jordan Dartis was named All-MAC Honorable Mention and… Read More

Mother Who Reported Girl Missing Indicted on Murder Charge
By: Associated Press
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WESTON, W.Va. (AP) – A woman who reported her 3-year-old daughter missing in West Virginia in 2011 has been indicted in her death. Media outlets report a grand jury on… Read More

Decorative Arts Center Provides Much for Southeast Ohio
By: Emily Votaw
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Situated in historic downtown Lancaster, the Decorative Arts Center of Ohio (DACO) is a lot more than a pretty house on a hill. Built in 1835 by William James Reese… Read More

Stuart’s Opera House to Host Record Sale and Swap Saturday
Stuart’s Opera House in Nelsonville, OH will host a Record Sale and Swap Saturday, March 11 from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. on the stage of the opera house. Admission… Read More

Report: Death Row Inmate Commits Suicide
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio man condemned to die for the slaying of his former girlfriend has killed himself on death row, the state prisons agency said Monday. Inmate… Read More

State Offers Security Improvement Grants to Ohio Nonprofits
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – The state is offering grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations to help them with security improvements to prevent or prepare for acts of terrorism. Grants of up… Read More

457SEO: Helping the Smallest Victims of the Addiction Crisis
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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With the opioid epidemic affecting newborns and pregnant women at an increasing rate, Aaron looks at how healthcare providers in the #457SEO and beyond are addressing what’s known as Neonatal… Read More

Wright State University Names First Female President
By: Associated Press
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UPDATE 12:45 p.m. DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — Wright State University in southwest Ohio has announced the first female president in its history.University trustees have selected Cheryl Schrader to be the… Read More

Generic EpiPens May Be Possible in Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – An Ohio bill would allow pharmacists to offer a generic and cheaper alternative to lifesaving EpiPens. The Blade reports the bill introduced last week by state… Read More

Revived Drug Users To Be Charged
By: Associated Press
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WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE, Ohio (AP) – A southwest Ohio community is trying to fight the heroin epidemic by bringing a misdemeanor charge against drug users who are revived by emergency… Read More

Laney Wins MAC Championship at 125
By: Nick Mullens
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With the 2017 Mid-American Conference Championships ending on Sunday, the Bobcats had two wrestlers competing for a MAC Championship. The Green and White would only have one stand above the rest…. Read More