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‘The Devil We Know’: Speaking with Attorney Harry Deitlzer
By: Emily Votaw
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Some 73 years ago the DuPont Corporation introduced Teflon to the American marketplace, changing the face of the contemporary American kitchen. Teflon contains the highly toxic chemical C8, which impacts everything from the liver to one’s hormones to one’s lipid metabolism. The Devil We Know is a documentary by Stephanie Soechtig and Jeremy Seifert which… Read More
Witnesses: Brush Fire Sparked by Flicked Cigarette
By: Associated Press
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A small brush fire managed to burn about two acres before being put out by firefighters in The Plains Thursday afternoon. Branen Hansen says the fire started after his friend flicked his cigarette. “He said he flicked his cigarette cuz [sic] him and his old lady were arguing,” Hansen said. “And he walked away and… Read More
3 Days Of War Games Test Government Response To Serious Cyberattacks
By: Brian Naylor | NPR
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The three-day exercise involves more than 1,000 participants from state and federal agencies. The goal of this simulation is collaboration in the face of a common, large-scale threat.
WOAP: Breaking Stereotypes Through Artistic Expression
By: Natalie Colarossi
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A giant, textile woven puppet hangs from the corner of Ohio University’s Baker Center art gallery, welcoming guests into a world of vibrant creativity. A further walk into the space reveals a variety mediums; colorful paintings of realistic landscapes and abstract imaginations are framed next to black and white photographs. An intricately made mosaic hangs… Read More
Women of Appalachia Project’s Annual “Women Speak Gala” Set For April 21
The Women of Appalachia Project (WOAP), Ohio University Multicultural Center and Women’s Center is pleased to announce the 9th Annual Women of Appalachia Project (WOAP) “Women Speak Gala” a fine art exhibition and juried presentation of poetry, story and song, showcasing women artists from throughout eight Appalachian states, and featuring special guest musicians Carow, Kraus,… Read More
Schuneman Symposium Reflects on “Covering Trump”
By: Taylor Bruck
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Political cartoonists, White House correspondents, photojournalists and Pulitzer prize winners were just a few of the careers represented at the 10th Schuneman Symposium. This year’s theme was “Covering Trump” and journalists and artists from a number of publications gathered to share how their different publications go about covering the president. The speakers asked one another… Read More
In Historic Move At Labor-Skeptic ‘Chicago Tribune,’ Newsroom Pushes To Form Union
By: David Folkenflik | NPR
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Journalists at the Chicago Tribune say they want to unionize to secure better pay and resources to fulfill their mission. Parent company Tronc sold the LA Times soon after its newsroom unionized.
Carbon Fee Before Athens Voters
By: Lukas Moore
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Athens voters will have to decide whether to enact a program promoting renewable energy with an optional carbon fee. Households that chooses to pay the fee would see an increase of between $1.60 and $1.80 per month on their electric bills. The fee would fund the installation of solar panels on public buildings in Athens…. Read More
West Virginia Concealed Handgun Licenses OK in Minnesota
By: Associated Press
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – West Virginia’s concealed handgun licenses are now recognized in Minnesota West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s office announced the addition on Wednesday. The attorney general’s website says more than 30 states recognize West Virginia licenses. Morrisey’s office said in a news release that it engaged in discussions with Minnesota officials to… Read More
Encouragement and Community: Guiding Principles at the Sandlot
By: Nathan Buccilla
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A loud ding echos around the park as aluminum connects with cowhide sending the ball over the left-center fence. “That’s a good hit buddy, good hit!” These words are often heard at the ball park, normally coming from a coach or parent. It’s opening day at the Sandlot, on West State St. in Athens. Those words of… Read More
Change-Of-Pleas Set For Brothers in al-Qaida Case
By: Associated Press
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TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — Two brothers accused of sending money to an al-Qaida leader are due in court in Ohio for change-of-plea hearings. The hearings for Asif Ahmed Salim and Sultane Roome Salim are scheduled for Thursday in Toledo. Both men are U.S. citizens. The two men and another pair of brothers with Ohio ties… Read More
Episode 026 : Toby Haberkorn, Job Search Strategist
Toby Haberkorn is a certified job search strategist and an experienced, savvy recruiter. And on this episode she’ll answer some of our questions about just what those headhunters may be looking for. Toby often works with mature job seekers, and she says that – even though age discrimination is real — Boomers ARE finding jobs…. Read More
Opponents Hope To Derail Kentucky’s Anti-Gang Bill
By: Associated Press
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) – Opponents of a bill aimed at cracking down on criminal gang activity in Kentucky are making a last effort to derail it when the legislature returns to work. The opponents gathered Wednesday at the Louisville Urban League. Pastor David Snardon says the measure would unfairly target minority neighborhoods, putting more people… Read More
Amtrak Working To Continue New River Train In West Virginia
By: Associated Press
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – Officials say Amtrak is working to keep the New River Train service in southern West Virginia running this fall. U.S. Rep. Evan Jenkins announced in a statement that he and Gov. Jim Justice chief of staff Mike Hall spoke Wednesday with Amtrak President Richard Anderson. Amtrak decided last month to end… Read More
Call By AG In Question As Rosenberger Probe Continues
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A Democrat campaigning for Ohio governor said Wednesday that it was “highly inappropriate” for the state’s attorney general — a Republican gubernatorial candidate — to call the GOP House Speaker amid talk of an FBI investigation into the speaker’s activities. Attorney General Mike DeWine described the call as one made merely… Read More
Ohio Pharmacy Benefits Manager To Lay Off 400 Workers
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – The nation’s biggest pharmacy benefits manager says it will close its Columbus, Ohio, operation and lay off more than 400 workers. Express Scripts said earlier this week that the layoffs will begin around June 10. Jobs affected include pharmacists, support staff and other workers. The layoffs come after health insurer Cigna… Read More