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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 the Lancers as South Webster took the lead early and kept it the entire game. The final score was 51-27. The Jeeps most valuable player… Read More
‘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.
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.
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 PBS and its member stations #1 in public trust among nationally known institutions, according to a nationwide survey released February 12, 2018. PBS led other… 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 and Natalie Condrac from Ohio University. Together, they created two pieces of art, showing a multi-layered piece on the challenges of refugees. His speech on… 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 to improving even the most difficult relationships. You can connect with Shaunti on social media @ShauntiFeldhahn and learn more about her book at jointhekindnesschallenge.com
“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 even inside the WOUB newsroom. They range from animals, to cartoon characters, to inanimate objects. The thing is the artist who makes them is a… 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 Gazette-Mail reports the board met Tuesday afternoon and plans to make the recommendation to state lawmakers. The board also plans to recommend legislators increase or… 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 to close those days. Teachers have held rallies decrying low pay, small proposed increases after several years without any and projected hikes in their insurance… 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 promoted by the Athens City Planning Committee as part of the effort to finalize a comprehensive plan by the end of 2018. Over 600 suggestions, covering… 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 and prepare for their Tuesday night playoff matchup against the Nelsonville-York Buckeyes. The Spartans defeated the Buckeyes 64-47 by pulling forward with an early lead,… 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 express concerns and to speak to those heading up the project. Athens City Engineer Andy Stone said the public feedback was important for the city… 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 and kept the momentum going. By halftime, Alexander would go up by 15 points and would cruise to a 64-47 win. Alexander was led by… 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 year. Sen. Joe Bowen of Owensboro on Tuesday introduced the measure to revamp one of the country’s worst-funded public pension systems. The bill’s introduction sets… 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 but work stoppages by public employees are unlawful in West Virginia. In a statement Tuesday, Paine says he’s hopeful negotiations can prevent disruption to students… 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 from Otterbein University announced the scholarships to all three of Officer Eric Joering’s daughters during a Westerville City Council meeting Tuesday evening. Council members voted… Read More
Wife Loses Bid To Replace Kentucky Lawmaker Who Shot Self
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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 results from the Bullitt County clerk’s office show Democrat Linda Belcher soundly defeated Republican Rebecca Johnson. Belcher won with 68.4 percent of the unofficial vote…. 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 awarded provisional licenses for growing facilities. Several groups including CannAscend Ohio LLC filed the lawsuit Tuesday in Franklin County Common Pleas Court in Columbus. The… 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 of Ohio University. Russia also intended to disrupt American politics and social systems leading up to and after the 2016 Presidential Election, says Miner after… 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 Ohio Bobcats (12-15, 5-10) a much-needed 88-76 victory Tuesday night over Kent State (13-15, 7-8). With about 12 minutes remaining in the game, Block had… Read More