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Bats Regular Part of Athens Wildlife
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The McDavises aren’t the only residents in Athens finding bats in their house. Jocelyn Chiu, an Ohio University senior, was relaxing in her bed one Sunday evening when she saw a bat fly across her room. “All of the sudden I see something black just swoop down into that corner,” she said pointing across her… Read More
History Comes Alive At The Black History Month Live Museum
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Ohio University students, faculty and staff celebrated more than 400 years of African-American history Tuesday afternoon in the Baker Student Center. The Ohio University Black Graduate Student Association (OUGBSA) organized the inaugural Live Museum. “It’s called a live museum so people can engage in the museum and learn more about historical figures,” said Ebony Porter,… Read More
Tellebration Celebration in Athens
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Storytellers from around the world gathered at the Athens Public Library Thursday night to share their stories about the Appalachian region. Tellebration Celebration is an annual event that takes place each year one week before Thanksgiving around the globe. This is the third time in five years the Athens Public Library has hosted it. Amy… Read More
Tuscarawas County Unofficial Election Results
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Unoffical election results are in for Tuscarawas County. Republican Kerry Metzger kept this county commissioner seat getting 14,857 votes while his opponent, Democrat John Miceli recieved 9,175 votes. Local school districts have had mixed success in passing their respective levies. Voters approved a 6.9 mill levy for Newcomerstown Exempted Village School District by a margin… Read More
Tuscarawas Schools Hoping To Gain And Keep Money On Election Day
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Tuscarawas County has three local school districts with proposed tax levies on the upcoming ballot. Both New Philadelphia City School District and Newcomerstown School District are on the ballot for renewal tax levies for 6.9 mills and 5.9 mills respectively. If the New Philadelphia City School District levy passes it would be the fourth time… Read More
Arrests Statistics In For 40th Annual Halloween Block Party
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This weekend 72 people were arrested during the 40th annual Halloween block party. Of the total arrests, 17 people were just cited and released. There were 26 Ohio University students arrested as well. However, authorities are still looking for the person who shot a gun in the air three times on Court Street near the… Read More
Athens Halloween Costume Countdown
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With the infamous Halloween block party just around the corner, Ohio University students and Athens residents are shopping for last minute costumes. For businesses likae Uptown Costumes on Court Street, it’s a very busy time of year. “It’s kind of all hands on deck. It gets pretty busy in here especially the closer that you… Read More
Ohio Department Of Transportation Prepares For Winter
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The Ohio Department of Transportation is already preparing for the winter season through its “Winter Readiness” program. The first stop in southeast Ohio was at the Vinton City garage Monday afternoon. Dozens of snow plow drivers and mechanics from Athens, Vinton and Washington counties gathered to review snow and ice removal procedures and to develop… Read More
A Look at ‘Obamacare’ One Year Later
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It’s been one year since the launch of the Affordable Care Act, more commonly known as Obamacare. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 154,668 Ohioans selected a plan during the first enrollment period. Cathy Levine, Executive Director for Ohio’s Universal Health Care Action Network (UHCAN), said Obamacare has greatly improved the… Read More
A Moment Of Silence For Gaza At Ohio University
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Nearly two dozen Ohio University students and Athens residents gathered at the Civil War Monument on College Green Tuesday evening to share a moment of silence for Gaza. The event was in honor of the 14th anniversary of the death a 12-year-old Palestinian boy. In 2000 Isreali soldiers killed Muhammad Al-Durrah during the second intifada…. Read More
Children More Prone To Viruses During Seasonal Changes
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The change in seasons means a number of health concerns will soon begin to arise for the public. Those who suffer from allergies are most likely experiencing more severe symptoms than normal because allergens are at their peak during the fall season. Dr. Lance Broy, Medical Director of Family Practices at the Holzer Health… Read More
Smartphone Apps For Better Parking and Traveling Available For Download
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Three new mobile applications are available for Ohio University students, faculty and staff to make parking and traveling around campus easier. The ParkMobile app launched on campus during the summer semester. This app allows users to pay for university meters from their smartphones. Marty Paulins, Director of Transportation and Parking at Ohio University, said that… Read More
Zipcar Launches At Ohio University
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A new car-sharing program launched Wednesday at Ohio University. Anyone in the Athens community 18 or older can now sign up online for a $25 yearly registration with Zipcar. Then they can reserve and use the car for as little as an hour or up to seven days. Drivers pay either an hourly rate or… Read More
Replacement Bridge To Be Built In Athens County
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The Rock Riffle Bridge located on County Road 25 in Athens County will be replaced by 2016. Athens County assistant engineer Donnie Stevens says bridge was selected by ODOT from a list of deficient bridges as part of a partnership program between the agency and county governments. The small bridge experiences a lot of local… Read More
O’Blenness Memorial Hospital To Host 3rd-Annual 5K
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The third-annual Ohio Health O’Bleness Hospital "Race for a Reason" takes place Saturday along the streets of Athens. Once again, Ohio Health O’Bleness Hospital has teamed up with Ohio University’s Athletes in Action and the Sports Administration Graduate Program to sponsor the entire race. Tara Gilts, Ohio Health O’Bleness Hospital Director of Development, said that… Read More
African Culture Week Celebrates 50 Years Of African Studies At Ohio University
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Ohio University’s African Student Union and African Studies Program have teamed up to sponsor this years African Culture Week. The week-long event highlights many aspects of African culture such as music, dance, sports and games. Many speakers are featured throughout the week, including human rights activists Elsa Chyrum. The African native will conclude African Culture… Read More
OU Residence Assistants Soon To Be Limited To One Campus Job
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A recent policy clarification from Residential Housing regarding the maximum amount of hours a student can work each week may restrict resident assistants from having other jobs on campus. Limiting students to a 20-hour work week has been a campus policy for several years. However, Ohio University's Human Resources department wanted a definite number from… Read More
RAs Soon To Be Limited To One Campus Job
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A recent policy clarification from Residential Housing regarding the maximum amount of hours a student can work each week may restrict resident assistants from having other jobs on campus. Limiting students to a 20 hour work week has been a campus policy for several years. However, Ohio University's Human Resources department wanted a definite number… Read More
Compliant Handicap-Accessible Parking Signs To Be Installed At OU
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Ohio University has finally purchased handicap-parking signs that are now in compliance with national and state law. The city of Athens has updated their signs several years ago. After nearly two years of pushing the initiative from the Athens Disabilities Commission, the university has purchased the parking signs as well. However the proper signage has… Read More
Baker Center retail stores to combine in the near future
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Two retail stores inside Ohio University’s Baker Student Center will join forces later this year. The Technology Depot and Bobcat Essentials will combine into one store on the first floor of Baker. Renovations will begin at the end of spring semester and will be completed by the early summer before Bobcat Student Orientation. Sean O’Malley,… Read More
Recent Theft Spike At OU’s Alden Library Catches Attention Of Campus Police
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Alden Library at Ohio University has reported a string of stolen property in the first two weeks of February. The Ohio University Police Department has received up to four reports of stolen electronics in that short amount of time. These items include things like laptops, tablets, cell phones and even calculators. Book bags have also… Read More
Athens Apartment’s Pipes Burst From Cold Weather
By: Taylor Petras, WOUB Staff Writer
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While cold weather turns rainwater into snow and ice, extreme temperatures can turn indoor and below-ground water into hundreds of dollars worth of damage. Water pipes burst Jan. 22 at 140 Mill Street in Athens, and Ohio University junior Kerry Tuttle and her roommate found themselves bailing water out of a flooded apartment. The fire… Read More