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Graduate Students Reach Settlement in Lawsuit Over Escobedo Sexual Harassment
By: Susan Tebben
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ATHENS — Two women who sued after a sexual harassment investigation of a former English professor have reached a settlement with Ohio University. The university announced the settlement Wednesday evening,… Read More
Former Coolville Mayor Indicted On Theft Charges
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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ATHENS — A former mayor of Coolville was indicted by an Athens County grand jury on allegations she stole from the village. Teresa D. Holsinger, 47, of Coolville, is charged… Read More
Man Charged in Terrorist Support Case Found Competent to Stand Trial
By: Associated Press
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CLEVELAND (AP) – A man accused of scouting locations in Cleveland to attack people watching Fourth of July fireworks and who talked about carrying out additional bombings has been found… Read More
Accusers: 20-Plus Ohio State Staff Knew Concerns Over Doctor
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Former students who say they’re victims of sexual misconduct by an Ohio State University team doctor allege more than 20 school officials and employees, including athletic… Read More
Renowned Pianists Headed to OHIO International Piano Duet & Duo Competition
By: Emily Votaw
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Friday, November 16 through Saturday, November 17 will mark the second ever annual OHIO International Piano Duet and Duo Competition on Ohio University’s Athens campus. The competition draws in competition… Read More
HAPCAP – The Hidden Gem Of Hocking, Athens and Perry Counties
By: Brooklynn Donachie
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Quick: What organization in Southeast Ohio employs hundreds of workers and is responsible for tens of millions of dollars in expenses? Ohio University? Athens City Schools? While those are large… Read More
Janelle Monáe Is The 21st Century’s Time Traveler
By: Sydnee Monday II NPR
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Monáe’s work reminds us that we don’t need to be tied to one vision of the future: We can create worlds that help us process current hierarchies and others that try to break out of those structures.
State Group Suggests More Local Control in School Discipline
By: Associated Press
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – A group reviewing student behavior in West Virginia public schools has recommended giving local officials more flexibility over disciplinary policies. News outlets report the group formed… Read More
Athens County’s Alternative Approach to Addiction
By: Michael Broerman, Natalie Colarossi, Omri Curnette, Rachael Beardsley
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As the opioid epidemic continues to sweep Ohio, Athens county law enforcement is addressing the epidemic as a public health crisis rather than a criminal one, employing multiple programs to… Read More
A Teenager Dies On The Job. His Family’s Work Begins
Grant Oakley’s second day of work was the last day of his life. Seventeen, sandy-haired and tall, Grant liked to fish, tinker with motorcycles with his father, Mike, and play… Read More
W. Va. Lawmakers Turn Focus To Stoppage of Impeachment Trials
By: Associated Press
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – Now that a suspended West Virginia Supreme Court justice has resigned, lawmakers are turning their attention to a panel of justices that had cut off pending… Read More
Report: Projects Could Repurpose, Cleanup Abandoned Coal Mines
By: Associated Press
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NORFOLK, Va. (AP) – A new report is highlighting ways to help cleanup and repurpose the sites of abandoned coal mines in Appalachia. The report was released Tuesday and suggests… Read More
Judge: Kent State Can’t Charge For Protest Security
By: Associated Press
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CLEVELAND (AP) – A judge is blocking Kent State University officials from charging $1,800 to provide security officers for a discussion planned at the student center featuring a gun-rights advocate… Read More
W. Va. AEP Proposing Rate Increase
By: Associated Press
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – Two American Electric Power subsidiaries in West Virginia are proposing a revised rate increase that would bring a 3 percent revenue boost. Appalachian Power and Wheeling… Read More
Libertarian Party May Sue Ohio
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – The Libertarian Party of Ohio says it may sue the state to force continued recognition of the political party. Secretary of State Jon Husted says the… Read More
Health Deserts Plague Rural Areas but Specific Programs are Addressing Needs
Rural Health Day is November 15 and it’s designed to throw a spotlight on health care problems facing rural areas and some of the solutions being proposed. Currently, over 60… Read More