National correspondent Wesley Lowery to give OU 2017 commencement
Ohio University named Wesley Lowery of The Washington Post as its 2017 undergraduate commencement speaker. He will address the 9:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. ceremonies at the Convocation Center in Athens, citing his frontline reporting on race and policing and his OU ties as a former Scripps School student editor.
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Navy Band to Perform Free Athens Concert at Memorial Auditorium
The United States Navy Band concludes its Midwest tour in Athens with a free 7:30 p.m. concert at Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium sponsored by Ohio University School of Music in its 100 year celebration. The 53-member ensemble will present the Gold program featuring Sousa marches and modern pieces along with Barbara Streisand medley, with high school musicians from Athens Alexander and Jackson districts invited to sit in. Tickets are free at the box office 12-5 p.m. and unclaimed seats are released to walk-ins.
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Cleveland Mayor foresees influence from Sessions on police reform
Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson says the Justice Department under Jeff Sessions could shape but not dismantle the city's police reform. He notes the memo on policing priorities may alter how compliance with the 2015 consent decree is measured while preserving local control and crime fighting capability.
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Jazz Band Players Prep For Big Group Performance
Nelsonville York senior Taylor Wils tackles new songs with percussion as the Nelsonville-York High School jazz band rehearses for a Friday concert at the Ohio University Convocation Center and a Saturday appearance at OU’s Jazz Festival. The group features alto saxophonist Dykeman-Daams and trumpeter Ousley led by student musicians tackling the challenge without a conductor.
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Fire damages Athens business office on East State Street
An early morning blaze at 88 E. State St. damaged the Prokos Rental office, with investigators estimating 80,000 dollars in building damages and 75,000 dollars for computers and materials. Athens Fire Department arrived at about 5 a.m. and fought the fire in 10 to 15 minutes. The Ohio State Fire Marshal is investigates arson as a possible cause. no injuries reported.
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Ohio quake probes link to oil and gas operations
State seismologists inspect a magnitude 3 earthquake in Wayne National Forest near Graysville and assess connections to nearby Utica Shale wells. Eight permitted sites lie within five miles. nearby injection activity halted within an hour as investigators review potential sources.
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Glouster Committee Set for April 6 Meeting
The Village of Glouster will hold a personnel committee meeting on Thursday April 6 at the Water and Electric Office 16 Front Street.
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Annual Athens County Microfilm Board Meeting Set
The Athens County Microfilm Board will hold its annual meeting at 10 a.m. on Monday April 10 in the Athens County Commissioners Meeting Room.
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