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Another OU Office Restructuring: OIT Positions Abolished, Reassigned
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More than a dozen positions within Ohio University’s Office of Information Technology have been abolished, and several positions reassigned or restructured, according to information obtained by WOUB. Those whose positions were abolished “have the opportunity to apply for newly created positions with full awareness of the new structure.” WOUB has learned that some of the new… Read More
Jails: The New Revenue For Counties?
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With a state budget that potentially gives less to rural counties and a lingering need for more jobs throughout the region, some are looking to corrections to fill the need. Southeast Ohio counties like Meigs County are looking to taxpayers to help build new facilities, which would bring about jobs and a new funding source. The… Read More
Remaining Charges Against Baker Center Protesters Dismissed
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Two days after one of 70 students arrested in a protest at Baker University Center had his charges dismissed, Athens County Municipal Court Judge Todd Grace has dismissed the remaining charges against the protesters. Grace signed off on the dismissals Wednesday, according to a representative from the court clerk’s office. He was asked to dismiss… Read More
Locals Do Their Part At Dakota Access Pipeline
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Joe DePalma planned his trip from Athens, Ohio, to North Dakota Sioux tribal lands in about eight hours. He and another local businessman, John Gutekanst, set on their 20-hour drive to Standing Rock Sioux lands to join thousands of others who were standing up against a pipeline project planned to run through sacred land. DePalma and… Read More
Ailes Signage Removed From Newsroom, Classroom
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The name of an ousted Fox News head who was sued by multiple women for sexual harassment claims was removed from the wall outside of the WOUB Newsroom. OU President Roderick McDavis announced the move by the university at the Faculty Senate meeting on Monday night. Before the meeting was even over, Facilities had already… Read More
94th District Candidates Discuss Hot-Button Issues At Forum
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Issues of funding priorities, poverty, Planned Parenthood and minimum wage came up during Tuesday’s forum between two Democratic candidates for the 94th District of the Ohio’s House of Representatives. The standing-room-only crowd at the Athens County Public Library listened to Ohio University graduate student Eddie Smith and local businesswoman Sarah Grace spell out their plans if… Read More
Stabbing Reported in Chauncey
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A man was hospitalized after a reported stabbing Thursday night in Chauncey. Athens County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to 31 Main Street on a report that two men had been in an altercation. Both men were transported to OhioHealth O’Bleness Hospital for treatment, according to a Friday morning sheriff’s office report. Danny Thomas, 46, of… Read More
Board Votes To Demolish President Street Building, Raise Fees
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The Ohio University Board of Trustees voted to raze a hundred-year-old building and raise tuition for the newest Ohio Guarantee students in their January meeting. Despite a resolution passed by the Athens City Council this week asking the board to postpone demolition of the historic building, the board unanimously decided it was better for academic… Read More
Blackburn: No Evidence Sexual Assault Occurred at Hocking College
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After months of investigation, Athens County Prosecutor Keller Blackburn said physical evidence and security camera footage did not provide evidence that a sexual assault reported at Hocking College occurred. A “thorough investigation” led investigators to the conclusion not only that no sexual assault occurred, but also that no alcohol was involved. Blackburn announced Wednesday that… Read More
Lack Of Candidates Throughout Nov. Election
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State issues might be the main focus of this year’s election, but many around the region are facing a different issue on their ballots – less candidates from which to choose. Vinton County’s village of Zaleski will be searching for leadership come Nov. 3, as the Vinton County Board of Elections confirmed to WOUB that… Read More
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