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McDavis Not In Favor Of Student Trustee Voting Rights
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A bill headed to the Ohio Senate allows state universities to give their student trustees voting power on school issues. Until now, the two student trustees at each state institution in Ohio, including Ohio University, have not had the power to vote. OU President Roderick McDavis says he believes students should have a voice… Read More
Local Author Predicts Strong Future For Energy Resources
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A local author is exploring the history of energy and is making predictions for our energy future. Jay Warmke of Blue Rock Station said he wrote the book, When The Biomass Hits The Wind Turbine, because he believes there are more energy resources available than the average person recognizes. "I hate to be the one… Read More
Hocking College Board Of Trustees To Discuss Leasing Options For Drilling
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The Hocking College Board of Trustees will discuss the possibility of leasing college land for oil and gas drilling at their meeting Tuesday night. Mike Brooks, board chairman, said the college has put together a shale gas development task force to weigh the pros and cons of new drilling which could involve hydraulic facturing. He… Read More
Marietta Company Breaks Ground On Ohio River Water Pumping Station
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The Good River Distribution Company broke ground today on a new state-of-the-art station in Marietta that pumps water from the Ohio River. "This groundbreaking ceremony is the conclusion of quite an extraordinary journey for all the companies involved as well as those in the community who have been with us the entire way," said John… Read More
Warm Temperature Attracts Early Ticks
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Unseasonably warm spring weather is attracting people outdoors earlier than most years, but it's also attracting the ticks. Within the past few years, there has been an increase in black-legged ticks, more commonly known as deer ticks, which have been known to carry lyme disease. Charles Hammer, an administrator the Athens County Health Department, said… Read More
ODNR Offers “A Day In The Woods” For Woodland Owners
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Woodland owners in Southeast Ohio will have an opportunity to get a little education about the natural resources that are so close to home for them. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources and The Ohio State University Extension office have teamed to offer "A Day In the Woods." OSU Natural Resources Specialist David Apsley… Read More
In Focus: The Impact of Technology on SE Ohio Coal
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A Brief History of Coal in Southeast Ohio The existence of coal in Ohio was noted in 1755 in the publication, A Map of the Middle British Colonies in America, which made note of “coals” along the Hockhocking River (present-day Hocking River). From its beginning in 1800, Ohio’s coal production grew steadily, but very slowly…. Read More
City Planner Crafting Historic Preservation Commission Ordinance
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Last week the Athens City Planning commission approved a project to allow the Bella Vino building to be demolished in order to build new apartments. That action started a lot of arguing about the city's zoning code and concern about the loss of a historic building. It may be too late for this project,… Read More
Possible Bone Marrow Matches Identified At Ohio University
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More than 100 Ohio University students have been identified as possible bone marrow matches. The determination was made at a bone marrow drive sponsored by the Gift of Life foundation. The Gift of Life Foundation matches bone marrow donors with lukemia patients needing a transplant. Ohio University leads the nation in campus bone marrow drives…. Read More
ODNR Reveals Forest Resource Plans For Four State Parks In Southeast Ohio
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The Ohio Department of Natural Resources is revealing forest resource plans for four state parks in our region, but not everyone is happy about it. An open house was held in Athens last night to talk abut the timber management plans for Lake Hope, Forked Run, Tar Hollow and Scioto Trail State Park. Legislation approved… Read More