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Mother Bears Are Staying With Their Cubs Longer, Study Finds
In many parts of the world, it is illegal to shoot a brown bear with cubs. The restrictions have made mother bears more likely to spend an extra year with their cubs.
Annual Bobcat Unity Walk Celebrates Diversity
ATHENS, Ohio — Celebration, solidarity and pride were the themes of the third-annual Ohio University Bobcat Unity Walk on Monday evening. Dozens of students, faculty, and community members gathered to… Read More
Judge Approves New Police Policy Forbidding Racial Profiling
CLEVELAND (AP) – Cleveland police officers must adhere to a new “bias-free” policing policy approved by a federal judge. Cleveland.com reports the move announced Friday is the latest reform under… Read More
Two Businesses Reshape West Union Street
Clothing store 24-7 Dreams, and the bar Cat’s Corner are two businesses now calling West Union Street home. The businesses stand a couple of blocks away from each other on… Read More
Vatican Grants Official Blessing to Proposed Hospital Merger
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) – The Vatican has granted its official blessing to a proposed West Virginia hospital merger, the last step needed before the transaction could be finalized. The Pallotine… Read More
Athens Falls to 0-2 After a Walk-Off Loss to Logan
What was a slow-pitcher’s duel turned into an exciting walk-off finish. After holding the lead until the final inning, the Athens Bulldogs fought the umpire’s final call for Logan. In… Read More
West Virginia University Adding Addiction Studies Minor
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) – West Virginia University will begin offering a new minor this fall aimed at preparing students to assist in substance use treatment and related areas. The university’s… Read More
$1.27 Million Settlement Proposed In State Fair Death
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – A proposed $1.27 million settlement has been announced with the family of an 18-year-old killed in an accident last year at the Ohio State Fair. Court… Read More
Needle Exchange Suspended In West Virginia Capital
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – A West Virginia health department has suspended its needle exchange program after a police chief issued new rules for the program. The Charleston Gazette-Mail reports the… Read More
Another Company Rejected As A Medical Pot Grower Sues Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Another company that was passed over as a grower for Ohio’s new medical marijuana program is suing the state. Ohio Releaf LLC says the state promised… Read More
Kasich Seeks Federal Disaster Relief After Ohio River Floods
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Republican Ohio Gov. John Kasich has asked President Donald Trump to declare an emergency in portions of the flood-damaged Ohio River valley so that communities can… Read More
The Child in Time | MASTERPIECE | Coming Sunday, April 1 at 9
Time stops when the heart breaks. The Child in Time Starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Kelly Macdonald in an adaptation of Ian McEwan’s acclaimed novel on MASTERPIECE Sunday, April 1, 2018… Read More