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WVU President: Frat Death Requires Culture Change
By: Associated Press
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West Virginia University president Gordon Gee says a "culture change" is needed on campus in the wake of a fraternity member's death. In a statement released Friday, Gee says the… Read More
Ohio’s October Unemployment Rate Down
By: Associated Press
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Ohio's unemployment rate was down slightly to 5.3 percent for October. The Department of Job and Family Services released last month's figures on Friday morning. The unemployment rate had held… Read More
White House Adviser Focuses On Sexual Assault
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The White House adviser on violence against women will give the keynote speech at an event focusing on sexual assault on college campuses. Lynn Rosenthal's address Friday at the University… Read More
Ohio House Moves To Ban Powdered Alcohol
By: Associated Press
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The Ohio House has a passed a bill that would ban the sale of powdered crystalline alcohol. Representatives passing the measure on Thursday cited safety concerns and problems with underage… Read More
Ohio House Bill Limits Standardized Testing Time
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The Ohio House has passed a bill that would limit time students in the state's public schools spend on standardized tests. The measure approved in the House on Thursday would… Read More
Some In Ohio GOP Still Pushing For Photo ID Vote
By: Associated Press
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As time in the session runs short, a group of Republican state lawmakers is continuing its push to force a House vote on a bill requiring voters to show photo… Read More
Athens Earns Auditor of State Award
By: Athens Messenger staff reports
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The city of Athens and City Auditor Kathy Hecht were recent recipients of the Auditor of State Award. State Auditor Dave Yost issued the commendation saying, “Clean and accurate record-keeping… Read More
Buchtel Voters Turn Down Electric Aggregation
By: Athens Messenger staff reports
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Voters turned down electric aggregation in the Nov. 4 election, although the result wasn't known until Friday's official count broke an 81-81 election-night tie. The official vote was 83 against… Read More
Phillips Retains Ohio House Seat In Offiicial Vote Count
By: Steve Robb - Athens Messenger staff reporter
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State Rep. Debbie Phillips, D-Albany, retained her 94th District seat during the official vote count of general election results completed Friday, and widened her margin of victory over Republican challenger… Read More
Ohio ‘Heartbeat’ Bill Re-emerges, Gets Panel OK
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A bill imposing some of the nation's most stringent abortion restrictions has cleared an Ohio House committee after suddenly re-surfacing in the lame duck session. The GOP-led House… Read More
Alert System For Schools Ready To Activate
By: Steve Robb - Athens Messenger staff reporter
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An emergency alert system for some Athens County schools was activated Wednesday, according to County 911 Director Dan Pfeiffer. Alexander Local Schools, Beacon School and Tri-County Career Center received grants… Read More
OU, City Find Roles In Fire Aftermath
By: Susan Tebben | The Athens Messenger
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Both the city of Athens and Ohio University were immediately a part of the Union Street fire response, and both entities are continuing to play their role in the assistance… Read More