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Mother Bears Are Staying With Their Cubs Longer, Study Finds
By: Rebecca Hersher | NPR
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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
By: Katharine Morey
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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 promote unity even with growing diversity at the walk sponsored by the International Student Union. The walk, beginning at Baker Center and ending at Walter… Read More
Judge Approves New Police Policy Forbidding Racial Profiling
By: Associated Press
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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 a consent decree with the U.S. Department of Justice that the city agreed to in 2015. The agreement was designed to end what federal officials… Read More
Two Businesses Reshape West Union Street
By: Lukas Moore
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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 Union St., but both owners say they think they’ll find success at their locations. A Reboot 24-7 Dreams owner Mose Denton began printing shirts after… Read More
Vatican Grants Official Blessing to Proposed Hospital Merger
By: Associated Press
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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 Missionary Sisters announced Monday in a joint statement from the health care facilities that the acquisition of St. Mary’s Medical Center by Cabell Huntington Hospital… Read More
Athens Falls to 0-2 After a Walk-Off Loss to Logan
By: Anna Hoffman
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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 the final minutes of the game Logan player Robert Pyles bounced the ball past the shortstop driving in two runs. But as the Logan Chieftains… Read More
West Virginia University Adding Addiction Studies Minor
By: Associated Press
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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 College of Education and Human Services’ minor in addiction studies will be open to undergraduate students in all academic disciplines. The school says the minor… Read More
$1.27 Million Settlement Proposed In State Fair Death
By: Associated Press
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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 documents show the parents of Tyler Jarrell would receive $870,000, and the rest will go toward attorney fees and funeral costs. Jarrell died and seven… Read More
Needle Exchange Suspended In West Virginia Capital
By: Associated Press
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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 Kanawha-Charleston Health Department suspended the needle exchange portion of its harm reduction program on Monday, effective immediately. Charleston Police Chief Steve Cooper announced the rules… Read More
Another Company Rejected As A Medical Pot Grower Sues Ohio
By: Associated Press
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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 applicants an appeals hearing if they weren’t chosen for the program, but alleges that officials are trying to “run out the clock” on the process…. Read More