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Regional Artists Featured in “Verdant: An Exhibition of Plant-Inspired Art”
Friday, Oct. 20, the Ohio University Multicultural Center Art Gallery on the second floor of Baker University Center will host a reception for the exhibition, Verdant: An Exhibition of Plant-Inspired… Read More
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OUL’s Minar Wrote Poem for Inauguration of Ohio University’s 21st President
The Investiture of Ohio University’s 21st President, M. Duane Nellis featured Ohio University Lancaster Professor of English Scott Minar’s poem written to commemorate the investiture ceremony, which he read live… Read More
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Report: West Virginia Childhood Adversity Tops US Average
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – A foundation studying health issues says 52 percent of West Virginia children have had at least one adverse experience that could impair their long-term welfare. The… Read More
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West Virginia Posts Online Medical Marijuana Survey
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – West Virginia health officials have released an online survey for people interested in obtaining medical marijuana. A Department of Health & Human Resources news release says… Read More
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Local Band Examines Memory, Lack Thereof in Debut CD EP
By: Emily Votaw
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Local band Smizmar has been around for about two years, sprouting up in the beginning of 2015 between Ohio University students Wes Gilbert, Henry Allen, Wes Mueller, and Chris Wityk. “Smizmar”… Read More
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Lady Bulldogs Attack the Lady Tigers in Three Sets
By: Brad Walker
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The Waverly Lady Tigers traveled to take on the Athens Lady Bulldogs in the opening round of the playoffs. This could not have been more of an evenly matched setup,… Read More
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“Realistically Ever After: A Turn it Gold Movement” Film Will Premiere Sunday 10/19
The premiere showing of a new documentary Realistically Ever After: A Turn it Gold Movement, focusing on childhood cancer and its aftermath will be shown to the public on Sunday,… Read More
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Kentucky Taking Applications For Roles In Hemp Program
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) – Kentucky agriculture officials say the application period has opened for people wanting to participate next year in the state’s hemp research pilot program. State Agriculture Commissioner… Read More
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Pension Fund Board Votes To Cut Retirees’ Benefits
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Ohio’s largest pension system has voted to cut benefits for retirees. The Columbus Dispatch reports the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System voted Wednesday on the plan… Read More
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3 In 4 Ohio Seniors On Track To Graduate Based On Testing
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Education officials say roughly three-fourths of Ohio’s high school seniors have met or are considered highly likely to meet higher test score requirements for graduation this… Read More
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Sen. Joe Manchin Assembles Campaign Team For 2018 Election
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin has assembled his campaign team for the 2018 election. The West Virginia Democrat announced Wednesday that longtime friend Larry Puccio will serve… Read More
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Ohio State Senators To Receive Sexual Harassment Training
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – The Ohio Senate president says all state senators will be required to receive sexual harassment training after one of their members resigned this week over allegations… Read More
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Episode 002 : Brian Williams, Kindness Ninja
Brian Williams is a 4th degree black belt in martial arts. He flips, he kicks and he inspires! Brian grew up in martial arts since he was 4 years old…. Read More