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Judge asked to drop claims in lawsuit against Hocking College
NELSONVILLE — Hocking College and the plaintiff in a lawsuit against the college, its board, president and several staff members has asked that the claims filed on a former student’s behalf be dismissed. In the case, Caden Cox alleges he was the target of disability discrimination, retaliation and assault during his time at Hocking College. It is filed in U.S. District Court Southern District of Ohio Eastern Division. In documents...
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BioBlitz Palooza NELSONVILLE — Wayne National Forest will host Summer BioBlitz Palooza on Thruday and Friday at Baileys Trail System as part of COSI — Center of Science and Industry's annual Science Festival. These free, self-led activities use the iNaturalist smartphone app to identify plants, animals, and other wildlife in some of our most popular recreation areas. Your BioBlitz journey can begin at any open public area. ...
Athens looks to change interest allocation to help ease financial troubles
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The Athens city auditor warns that continued spending from the general fund could worsen the city’s already precarious financial situation. Auditor Kathy Hecht said the city’s cash reserves in the fund have fallen below 6.5%. Hecht said city policy requires 7.5% to 15%...
Letter to the Editor: OU should tackle accessibility concerns in dorms
My name is Lauren Novak, and I am a sophomore here at Ohio University currently studying Communications. I am writing to strongly encourage school policymakers and faculty members to tackle the safety and accessibility concerns on campus. I am deeply concerned by the apparent neglect of an issue that impacts...
Letter to the Editor: Diversity scholarships impact Indigenous journalism students
“Alexa, play the 'Rocky' soundtrack." Last night, I cleaned my house, while my four-year-old and eleven-year-old swirled with laughs, coughs from allergies and sibling bickering. I needed music. I needed to clean. Now, I need to write. Writing, music, dancing and cleaning (apparently) all have helped me cope. My anger has now turned into sadness. Seeing an Indigenous-preferred scholarship in writing that my school cannot award because of an interpretation of the law almost shut me down again here. There are more than 850 members in the Indigenous Journalists Association.
12 race-based scholarships worth $46,000 not awarded to OU journalism students
Twelve race-based scholarships totaling $46,000 weren’t given out at Ohio University’s E.W. Scripps School of Journalism’s awards banquet this week, said Journalism School Director Eddith Dashiell.
ECO Center expands to host OVAC headquarters and major athletic events
The ECO Center on Ohio University Eastern's campus is expanding services to the community and will be the first permanent headquarters for the OVAC. "Now, after 80 years we finally have a home,” OVAC executive director Dirk Decoy said. “Normally, the OVAC followed the person who was in charge. Now, whether I’m here or not the OVAC headquarters will be here at the ECO Center."
The Local Butcher LLC issues a voluntary recall
The Local Butcher LLC, of Athens, announces a voluntary recall of 82.83 pounds of bacon, 48.52 pounds of peppered bacon, 15.21 pounds of bacon burgers and 89.66 pounds of whole hams due to product produced without the benefit of inspection and misbranding. The products were produced and packaged from March 4, 2024, through April 11, 2024. The following products are subject to recall: various weights vacuum sealed whole smoked hamapproximately...
Ohio University announces plans for facility for marching band
ATHENS, Ohio (WSYX) — From the football field to the parade line, the Ohio University Marching 110 has performed all over the nation and world. Now, the Most Exciting Band in the Land is getting a brand new place to practice at home as plans to build a new facility for the band have been announced.
Wright throws no-hitter in shutout victory over Belpre to highlight weekend sweep
before getting thrown out at second to end the inning as Athens took a one-run advantage. With both teams threatening but not able to put any runs across home over the next couple innings, Jackson finally broke through in the third with the help of a crucial error. With a runner on base and two outs, Bennett would commit an error in right field to allow the inning to continue just before consecutive RBI singles from Wyant and Woldord stole the lead for Jackson, making...
Nancy White recalls life in Albany, condensed books in Messenger
Nancy White, age 86, and her family all played significant roles in the shaping of the community today. She has been a loyal reader of the Athens Messenger for over the last 80 years. Her story leading up to why she is still one of the newspaper’s loyal readers is a beautiful one to be told. White was born about a mile and a half outside Albany and has lived...
Another chance to vote for the area's Athletes of the Week
Another week of close polls saw some new winners, as New Lexington's Garrett Blosser received 537 votes to edge West Muskingum's Camden Fowler (495), while John Glenn's Alivia Boothe tallied 653 votes to beat out Morgan's Lilly Gorrell (593). Here are this week's list of nominees, and voting closes at...
Farewell, Athens: It’s time to say goodbye
Two things play as I write this column: the roaring of my AC and a fiddle in the deepest core of my mind. It's time to come to peace with leaving the place I love. One of Ohio University's main campaign points is "Forever Ohio," and while it's almost time for me to leave this heaven I've called home for the past three years, it’s clear the “Forever” part comes from how this place will always stick with me.
Support WOUB during Public Media Giving Days 2024
ATHENS, OH – Public Media Giving Days, a nationwide event asking viewers, listeners, members, music lovers, journalism aficionados, educators and fans to take a stand in solidarity behind their local public media outlet, returns for its second year on May 1 and 2. WOUB Public Media will be taking part with a pledge drive on WOUB FM and messages from nationally-known journalists, musicians, documentarians, actors and educators being broadcast on WOUB TV.
Tribune Home and Garden Show still thriving after more than three decades
NEW LEXINGTON – Spring has well and truly sprung, which means that an annual spring tradition going back over 30 years, the Perry County Tribune’s ever-popular Home and Garden Show, is in the offing. This year the show will take place once again in the Perry County Fairgrounds coliseum on state Route 37W in New Lexington. The dates are this Friday and Saturday, May 3-4, from 3-7 p.m. Friday, and from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. ...
Tomcats top Golden Eagles in duel between pitchers
GLOUSTER — It’s not about how many runs you can score, as long as you finish the game with more runs than your opponent. In a game that saw just one run and five hits between the two teams, the Trimble softball team was able to emerge victorious over conference rival Belpre with a 1-0 victory. The game became a high-stakes duel between the pitchers of each team, with the...
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