All Posts from Susan Tebben
Ohio Police Learning De-Escalation After NYE Tactics
YELLOW SPRINGS, Ohio (AP) — Police officers are learning de-escalation techniques in an Ohio village where questions have been raised about police tactics at a New Year’s Eve celebration. The… Read More
‘Lack of Qualifications’ Causes Rejection of Democrat Appointments
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – West Virginia Senate Republicans have rejected a move to restore the appointments of two women with Democratic ties, saying neither gender nor political affiliation led them… Read More
Local Bars, Law Enforcement Fund New Tool for Sexual Assault Investigations
Six Athens bars have joined with local law enforcement in the fight to find sexual assault suspects. According to a press release from Athens County Prosecutor Keller Blackburn, OhioHealth O’Bleness… Read More
Layoffs Expected This Month At W. Va. Public Broadcasting
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – West Virginia Public Broadcasting’s executive director says 15 employees are expected to be laid off by the end of the month. Scott Finn told the House… Read More
Ky. Bill Designed To Protect “Religious Expressions,” LGBT Advocates Worry
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) – A bill headed to Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin’s desk is designed to protect religious expressions in public schools but has LGBT advocates worried it will give… Read More
Advocates For Homeless Challenge Voting Rules To U.S. Supreme Court
CLEVELAND (AP) – Advocates for the homeless are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to consider their challenge to Ohio’s voting rules governing provisional and absentee ballots. The Northeast Ohio Coalition… Read More
W. Va. House Bill Eliminates Women’s Commission Funding
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) — The West Virginia House of Delegates passed a bill that would eliminate funding for the state Women’s Commission, amounting to about $155,000. WSAZ reports delegates voted… Read More
Naloxone Rebates Save State Money
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – State officials say agencies in Ohio have saved nearly $400,000 on the overdose antidote naloxone since 2015 under a rebate agreement that is being extended for… Read More
OU President Initiates Dismissal Process Against Escobedo
An Ohio University English professor embroiled in a sexual harassment scandal will now face the real possibility of losing his job, after the university’s interim president recommended the dismissal process… Read More
Interim President ‘Unwilling’ to Drop Baker Center Protest Charges
In an email to the university community, OU’s interim president said he would not attempt to drop charges or remove university sanctions on 70 students arrested during a protest at Baker… Read More
Carriage Hill Apartments Building 12 Damaged By Fire
Update 2:45 p.m. An Ohio State Fire Marshal spokesperson said she erred in reporting natural gas as a contributing factor in the Carriage Hill fire. The fire at Building 12… Read More
After Plea Deal, OU Psychology Professor Reinstated
After being found liable for dating violence in a university investigation and entering a plea deal in a criminal case against him, an Ohio University Psychology professor is being reinstated… Read More
Escobedo Case Referred For Detenuring Consideration
The case against English Professor Dr. Andrew Escobedo will be sent to OU’s interim president for detenuring consideration, according to university documents. In a letter provided to WOUB by the… Read More
New President Chosen For Ohio University
Ohio University’s Board of Trustees named the 21st president of the university in a special meeting Wednesday morning. Dr. Duane Nellis was unanimously approved as the successor to Dr. Roderick… Read More
Locals Address Proposed State Cuts at Meigs Meeting
Local government leaders from around the region had the chance to address Columbus representatives last night in Meigs County on the proposed state budget. The meeting was organized by the… Read More
Escobedo Case: Attorneys Spar Over Witness, Another Begins Civil Rights Fight
Two lawyers are fighting over defamation claims related to OU English Professor Andrew Escobedo’s sexual harassment case, and another lawyer is planning a civil rights case to address the culture… Read More
Fearing Career Damage, Women Did Not Report Alleged Professor Harassment
In their reports to an investigator with Ohio University’s Office of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, women who allege they were victims of sexual harassment by English Professor Andrew Escobedo… Read More
One Escaped SEPTA Inmate Apprehended, Other Still At-Large
PARKERSBURG — One of two inmates who escaped under a fence at the Southeastern Probation Treatment Alternative Correctional Facility (SEPTA) Sunday night has been apprehended, according to officials. Leonard Lowery,… Read More
Amid Increased Protests, Athens City Council Talks Amended Parade Permit
The Athens City Council discussed new changes they plan to make to city policies surrounding permits required for protests, demonstrations and parades. At Monday night’s meeting of the Athens City… Read More
Two Inmates On The Loose From Nelsonville Facility
Two inmates who escaped a minimum security facility in Nelsonville are still at-large, according to officials. Zachariah Spires, 24; and Leonard Lowery, 32, escaped from the Southeastern Probation Treatment Alternative… Read More
Third OU Presidential Candidate Withdraws, Leaving One
In one week, three of the four candidates for the Ohio University presidency have withdrawn from consideration. On Thursday morning, Robert Frank, formerly of the University of New Mexico, emailed… Read More
Benoit Withdraws, New OU President To Face Board Vote This Month
The Executive Vice President and Provost of Ohio University has become the second candidate to withdraw from consideration for the presidency. A spokesperson for the university confirmed that Dr. Pam… Read More
McDavis Answers To Police Protest Actions, Immigration Policy
Update: The Ohio University Police Department released a statement from Chief Andrew Powers on Thursday regarding the arrests that occurred at Baker Center on February 1. “I am writing to… Read More
First Of Baker Center Protesters Plead to Charges
After a sit-in at Baker University Center led to the arrests of 70 people, a group of about 20 entered pleas with Athens County Municipal Court on Monday. Rachel Allegra,… Read More
Former Sheriff Patrick Kelly Appeals Case To Ohio Supreme Court
After receiving a negative response from a higher court on appeal of his conviction, former Athens County Sheriff Pat Kelly is asking the state’s highest court to review his case…. Read More
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