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OU Pioneering New Uses of Virtual Reality
By: Duncan Goldberg, Josh Gregory
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In the past decade, virtual reality has taken the gaming world by storm. But in recent years, students and faculty at Ohio University have explored uses for virtual reality that… Read More
Flooding Affects Local Businesses In Athens
By: Liam Niemeyer
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Many local business owners closed shop along East State Street in Athens Thursday as the Hocking River flooded into the street and parking lots. Heavy rainfall over the past week… Read More
Gun Law Changes Embraced by Gov. Kasich Introduced in Ohio
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Changes to gun laws in Ohio are being proposed at the Statehouse including a “red flag” law that creates gun violence restraining orders against people showing… Read More
Eastern Kentucky Prison Moves Forward As Opponents Consider Challenge
By: Benny Becker | Ohio Valley ReSource
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The Bureau of Prisons has issued a record of decision signaling that it is moving ahead with plans to build a federal prison on the site of a former strip mine in… Read More
OHIO Student Senate Urges Lawmakers to Tighten Gun Laws
By: Brook Endale
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The Ohio University Student Senate passed a resolution Wednesday demanding the Ohio General Assembly to pass stricter regulations on accessing and purchasing firearms in the state of Ohio. The action… Read More
Athens Track and Field Comes with a Handshake
By: Nick Mullens
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Ohio is one of the few places where, in April, it can be 70 degrees one day and 30 the next. Wednesday was one of those cold 30-degree snow days, but… Read More
Flood Waters Begin to Recede, Officials Wait To Assess Damage
By: Susan Tebben
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ATHENS — Athens residents woke up Thursday morning to high water all over the county, including some that left East State Street businesses as islands. Heavy rains have been soaking… Read More
Barge Owners: Human Error Caused Ohio River Fertilizer Spill
By: Associated Press
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CINCINNATI (AP) – A barge that cracked in half on the Ohio River released more than 400,000 gallons (1.5 million liters) of fertilizer, and now the boat’s owners say “human… Read More
Council Lays Out Plan To Investigate City Manager Turmoil
By: Associated Press
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CINCINNATI (AP) – The Cincinnati City Council has laid the groundwork to investigate their city manager who is accused of bullying employees and retaliating against those who disagreed with him…. Read More
Ohio Tells Insurers They Can’t Block Lower Drug Price Talk
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Ohio’s insurance regulators are telling health insurers not to enforce gag orders that stop pharmacists from telling customers about the lowest drug price available. The Ohio… Read More
Weather Service Confirms 4 Tornadoes In Ohio
By: Associated Press
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WILMINGTON, Ohio (AP) – National Weather Service survey teams have confirmed at least four tornadoes slammed through parts of Ohio. The strongest appeared to be in Grove City, near Columbus… Read More
Overdose Prevention Treatment Team Hoping to Reduce Overdoses in Athens County
By: Aaron Payne
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ATHENS — A new program coming to Athens County will encourage people struggling with addiction to seek treatment before they suffer a fatal overdose. The Overdose Prevention Treatment Team will… Read More