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School Superintendent Pleads Guilty to Drug-Related Charge
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – The superintendent of a central Ohio school district has pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor drug charge after police say crack cocaine was found in his car…. Read More
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Economist Sees Rebound but Weak Growth in West Virginia
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – West Virginia University’s chief economist says the state is on the rebound but will have relatively weak growth in the next five years. John Deskins, director… Read More
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OU Theater Division’s ‘In the Next Room’ Opens Oct. 5 in Forum Theater
By: Natalie Colarossi
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Ohio University’s Theater Division will be kicking off its 2017 fall season with the production of In the Next Room, or The Vibrator Play. The show will take place in… Read More
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360 Camera Coverage Planned For OU Homecoming
For the first time, WOUB Public Media will feature a concurrent 360-degree camera stream of the annual Ohio University Homecoming Parade on Saturday, Oct. 7 alongside their yearly live stream… Read More
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Report: West Virginia Workers’ Comp Drops but Still Leads US
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MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) – A new report shows workers’ compensation benefits and costs in West Virginia have dropped sharply compared to the rest of the U.S. but still remained proportionately… Read More
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Bipartisan Bill Would Prop Up Coal Miners’ Pensions
By: Becca Schimmel | Ohio Valley ReSource
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A bipartisan Congressional group from the Ohio Valley and beyond introduced a new bill to save pensions for retired union coal miners throughout the region. The American Miners Pension Act, or AMP,… Read More
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Kentucky Regulators Schedule 3 Public Meetings In Rate Case
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) – Utility regulators have scheduled three meetings in eastern Kentucky to receive public comments on a proposed rate increase by Kentucky Power Co. The Kentucky Public Service… Read More
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West Virginia Attorney General Announces Kmart Settlement
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – The West Virginia attorney general has announced a $100,000 settlement with Kmart, settling allegations that the corporation failed to pass on retail savings from the sale… Read More
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Federal Study Cites Measures To Address Newborn Addictions
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – A new federal study recommends educating both health care providers and pregnant women on screening and prenatal care to address drug addiction and withdrawal in newborns…. Read More
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Episode 104 : Eric Berlin – Using Puzzles to Promote Creative Thinking
Teaching students to think creatively about problems is a critical step in promoting metacognition, problem-solving, and even productive collaboration. A lifelong puzzle enthusiast, Eric Berlin has created a variety of… Read More
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State Has Tested 13,000 Rape Kits For Possible DNA Matches
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – The state says forensic scientists from its Bureau of Criminal Investigation have now tested more than 13,000 rape kits submitted by law enforcement agencies around Ohio… Read More