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South Webster Jumps On Fed Hock Early, Cruises To Playoff Win
By: Rebekah Markovitz
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Federal Hocking and South Webster stepped on the court for the first-round playoff game, but only one team moved on to the second round. It was a tough loss for… Read More
More Than Twice As Many Women Are Running For Congress In 2018 Compared With 2016
By: Danielle Kurtzleben | NPR
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Donald Trump is fueling many women’s desire to run for office in 2018 — in the words of one analyst, he’s “the gift that keeps on giving” to the resistance.
‘America’s Pastor’ Billy Graham Dies At 99
By: Tom Gjelten | NPR
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One of the most influential religious figures of the 20th century, he radically changed the face of born-again Christianity from fundamentalism to a more embracing evangelicalism.
Americans Rate PBS and its Member Stations Most Trusted Institution for the 15th Consecutive Year
Respondents in Nationwide Survey Say Local PBS Stations Provide “Excellent” Value to Their Communities Parents Surveyed Rate PBS KIDS #1 Educational Media Brand For 15 consecutive years, Americans have named… Read More
Talking on Refugees: Artist Jave Yoshimoto Identifies with Godzilla
By: Lauren Ramoser
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Renowned artist Jave Yoshimoto visits Ohio University to give a speech in Schoonover building Thursday, February 1st. While his visit, Yoshimoto collaborates with undergraduate art students Nouran Alhabmi, Citlali Elena… Read More
Episode 020 : Shaunti Feldhahn, Author of “The Kindness Challenge”
Author and columnist Shaunti Feldhahn has made a career helping people with their lives and relationships. Her newest book, The Kindness Challenge, claims only 30 days of kindness can lead… Read More
“Figurine Fairy” Spreads Anonymous Joy
By: Abby Grisez
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People with keen eyes are finding small moments of joy in unexpected places around Ohio University. Small clay figures are popping up all over the Radio Television Building, Schoonover, and… Read More
West Virginia Medical Board Recommends Smokable Forms of Pot
By: Associated Press
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – West Virginia’s medical marijuana board has planned to recommend that patients who meet certain requirements be able to buy smokable forms of the drug. The Charleston… Read More
West Virginia Teacher Walkouts Still Expected Thursday
By: Associated Press
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – With teachers and some other public workers planning a statewide walkout Thursday and Friday over pay and benefits, many schools around West Virginia have announced plans… Read More
Hundreds of Ideas Offered to Improve Athens
By: Anna Hoffman
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Hundreds of Athens residents have responded to a survey offering their ideas for how to improve the city of over the next 20 years. The survey, which closed on Wednesday, was… Read More
Early Lead Helps Alexander Advance Past Nelsonville-York
By: Abbey Kay
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In basketball, teams have to take it one game at a time. After a tough loss on Friday against the Athens Bulldogs, the Alexander Spartans had four days to regroup… Read More
Richland Avenue Tunnel Plans Unveiled
By: Lukas Moore
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The City of Athens showcased two designs for the Richland Avenue pedestrian underpass on Tuesday at Grover Center during an open-house forum. The forum offered area residents the chance to… Read More
Alexander Dominates Nelsonville-York in the First Round of Playoffs
By: Matt Lackritz
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The Alexander Spartans hit the gas early and never looked back in a dominating win over the Nelsonville-York Buckeyes Tuesday night. Alexander built up an 18-11 lead after the first quarter… Read More
Pension Overhaul Bill Introduced In Kentucky Senate
By: Associated Press
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) – A Republican state senator in Kentucky has introduced a long-awaited pension overhaul that includes some key differences from a version backed by Gov. Matt Bevin last… Read More
West Virginia Superintendent Says Teacher Walkout Unlawful
By: Associated Press
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – With teachers and other public workers planning a statewide walkout Thursday and Friday over pay and benefits, Superintendent of Schools Steven Paine says they deserve more… Read More
University Offers Scholarships To Fallen Officer’s Daughters
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – An Ohio university has offered full four-year scholarships to the children of an Ohio officer fatally shot while responding to a 911 hang-up call. A representative… Read More
Wife Loses Bid To Replace Kentucky Lawmaker Who Shot Self
By: Associated Press
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The wife of a Kentucky lawmaker who killed himself last year after facing sexual assault allegations has lost a special election to fulfill the remainder of her husband’s term. Unofficial… Read More
Suit Wants Marijuana Grower Licenses Revoked
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – A lawsuit filed by some unsuccessful applicants to grow medical marijuana in Ohio claims state regulators failed to follow their own rules last year when they… Read More
Recent Indictments Show Russia Sows Discord in America, Russia Expert Says
Russia intended to support candidates against Hillary Clinton- the object of Vladimir Putin’s hatred, says expert on Russia, Dr. Steven Miner, scholar, author and professor in the Contemporary History Institute… Read More
Gone In A Flash; Ohio Quickly Pulls Away From Kent State
By: Kellyanne Stitts, Mitchell Lyons
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Kent State was on a 9-0 run and Gavin Block was sitting on the trainer’s table with a hand injury. Then Block returned, sparking a 12-0 run to give the… Read More