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Ohio Wrestling Season Comes to an End on Friday
After wins on Thursday, the Ohio Bobcats had two wrestlers still competing on Friday, the second day of the NCAA Championships in St. Louis. Sophomore Shakur Laney and junior Noah… Read More
Halting Traffic: Truckers, Survivors, Fighting Human Trafficking
Note: Some readers may find this subject matter disturbing. When Beth Jacobs was 16 years old, she needed a ride home. She had missed her bus after work again after… Read More
Ohio Holds On For Win Against USC Upstate
If the Ohio Bobcats wanted to earn a win against a very good USC Upstate team, they would have to strike early. Shortstop Alex Day must have known this, because… Read More
Gov. Justice Proposes Funding West Virginia Public Broadcasting
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – Gov. Jim Justice has proposed continuing West Virginia Public Broadcasting’s $4.6 million state funding next year, reversing his February proposal to end it. In a letter… Read More
11th Celebrate Women Conference Features Piper Kerman
Today marked the 11th annual Celebrate Women Conference at Ohio University Lancaster. Founded in 2006 by a group of women’s studies students looking to commemorate women’s history month, the event… Read More
Peoples Bank Theatre to Host Songwriting In the Spotlight
The historic Peoples Bank Theatre in downtown Marietta is partnering with American Public Television’s Songs at the Center to host Songwriting in the Spotlight. This free songwriting workshop will take… Read More
Ohio Aims to Make the Most of Tournament Opportunity Tonight
Following a heartbreaking loss in the Mid-American Conference tournament, Ohio faces Penn State tonight as they get a shot to extend its season in the Women’s National Invitational Tournament. Ohio… Read More
OU Lancaster Theatre’s ‘The Fantasticks’ to Open March 29
Ohio University Lancaster Theatre will put on its spring production, The Fantasticks, in the Wagner Theatre March 29 – April 2, 2017. Tickets are available now. The Fantasticks is a musical… Read More
Joan Ellison to Bring the Music of Judy Garland to Ariel Opera House
Judy Garland was one of the all-time greats in the entertainment field: she sang, danced and acted and took the world by storm throughout her short life. Enjoy her music… Read More
Maria Chavez Conducts Abstract Turntable Workshop at Stuart’s
It was all about basking in the sounds of malfunction yesterday afternoon when avant-garde artist and abstract turntablist Maria Chavez led a small group in an intimate abstract turntable workshop at… Read More
Ohio Travels South to Face USC Upstate
Ohio gets another test of how they can hang with stellar squads today. The green and white (14-6) leave the frigid cold of Athens as they travel to Upstate South… Read More
Athens School Board Hears Final Report From Facilities Committee
After months of discussion among themselves and the public, the Athens City School District’s Facilities Steering Committee came before the board with their final thoughts on the future of the… Read More
State: 750,000 Ohioans Might Lose Medicaid Under GOP Plan
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – The state estimates 750,000 Ohioans would lose coverage if its expansion of Medicaid is phased out under the Republican plan backed by President Donald Trump to… Read More
Ohio Bill Would Ban Fees For Removing Mugshots From Websites
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Ohio legislators are considering a bill that would make it illegal for companies to charge for removing or editing criminal records information or mugshots that have… Read More
National Search To Begin For New President Of Freedom Center
CINCINNATI (AP) – The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center in Cincinnati says it will begin its national search for a new president in April. The institution said in a news… Read More
Class Offered For Women Who Want To Learn Outdoor Skills
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) – The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife is offering a class for women to learn basic skills for outdoor activities such as hunting and fishing. A… Read More
Trustees Talk Park Place, Small Houses And Tuition Increases
Though no decisions have been made, plans for Park Place and Ohio University’s “small houses” around campus are taking shape. University Planner Shawna Bolin and Vice President for Student Affairs… Read More
Lady Wildcats Advance to State Final with a Buzzer Beater
Hayley Duff saved Waterford’s season in the District Final against South Webster. On a bigger stage in the State Semi-Finals, she played savior again. Tied 35-35, and the clock ticking… Read More