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Aftermath of ECOT’s Closure
By: Alexander Moore, Matt Lackritz, Micaela Marshall
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The Electronic Classroom of Tomorrow, better known as ECOT, unexpectedly shut down January 18, 2018, leaving thousands of students and teachers without a school where they could learn and work…. Read More
Ohio BMV Changes Look and Process of Drivers Licenses to Add More Security
By: Micaela Marshall
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Right now if you need to renew your drivers license in Ohio all you have to do is walk into the Bureau of Motor Vehicles with your old ID and… Read More
Meigs County Jail Levy Fails
By: Bethany Greenman, Micaela Marshall
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After 121 years, the Meigs County Sheriff’s Office and jail will remain as is. The results are in and 3,189 voted against and 2,417 voted for the Meigs Co. Criminal… Read More
After 121 Years, Meigs County Might Get a New Jail
By: Micaela MarshallBy: Bethany Greenman
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Since 1896 the Meigs County Sheriff’s Office and jail has operated in the same building. Until 1984 the building also served as the sheriff’s residence, housing 18 sheriffs throughout the… Read More
City Councilman Pushes for APD Body Cameras
By: Micaela MarshallBy: Micaela Marshall
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The conversation of whether or not to allow Athens Police officers to wear body cameras is in the proposal stages at City Council. This comes after a push from Managing… Read More
Speed of 911 Services at Stake on Washington County Ballot
By: Sarah-Jane Lorenzo
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When the building beside Rob Gilliand’s Marietta business caught fire, he found that extinguishing the budding flames with liters of Pepsi was faster than waiting for first responders. In an… Read More
Sarah Grace Loses Attempt at 94th District House State Representative Seat
By: Micaela Marshall
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Democratic candidate for the 94th district Ohio House State Representative, Sarah Grace, lost to Republican candidate, Jay Edwards, in unofficial voting results Tuesday night. Grace received 42 percent of the votes compared to… Read More
Homeless in Athens County Made Invisible
By: Micaela Marshall
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While most residents are aware of the high rates of poverty in the county, many are unaware of how many Athens County residents face housing instability issues. Kelly Cooke,… Read More
Abortion Supporters, and Now Dissenters, Organize On Campus
By: Micaela Marshall
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Abortion is a controversial topic that has sparked debate nationwide. While a pro-abortion rights organization on campus has been vocal, there is no organized group for those who are against abortion…. Read More
Parkmobile Glitch Causes Some Unwarranted Tickets, But Rarely
By: Micaela Marshall
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Students have taken advantage of a recent technology advancement Ohio University Parking Services introduced in December 2014. The Parkmobile app makes it quick and easy to pay for parking without… Read More
Athens Community Honors Veterans
By: Micaela Marshall
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The community lined Court Street to honor our veterans Wednesday morning at the annual parade sponsored by the American Legion. The veterans handed out candy to the kids and waved… Read More
Tobacco-Free Campus Policy Focused on Compliance
By: Micaela Marshall
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While students have become aware of a new tobacco policy, many are unclear of the rules and regulations around the policy. Ohio University joined many other Ohio colleges and universities… Read More