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Ohio Votes to Legalize Recreational Marijuana

Mitchell McIntosh
November 9, 2023

Ohio has become the 24th state to legalize the recreational use of marijuana with the approval of 57 percent of voters. The passage of Issue 2 will allow individuals 21 and older to possess up to 2.5 ounces of marijuana and to grow the plant at their home. A 10 percent sales...

Fatal Elementary School Bus Crash in Ohio

Mitchell McIntosh
August 23, 2023

One child has been killed and 23 have been injured in a school bus crash in German Township, Montgomery County, Ohio, approximately 30 miles northeast of Dayton. The one child who died was ejected from the bus and pronounced dead at the scene. The other 23 children were transported...

Tensions and Safety Concerns on the Rise in East Palestine Following Chemical Release

Jack Enterline
February 24, 2023

Two weeks ago, the small town of East Palestine, Ohio, located about 30 miles from RMU’s campus, experienced an environmental disaster when a 150-car-long train carrying toxic and highly flammable chemicals derailed. Officials evacuated everyone within a one-mile radius...

Officials Begin Controlled Release of Chemicals in East Palestine's Derailed Train

Officials Begin Controlled Release of Chemicals in East Palestine’s Derailed Train

Ellie Schroeder
February 6, 2023

On Friday, a train derailed in East Palestine, OH which caused a fire that burned for days. It has been closely monitored since the derailment, and the governors of Pennsylvania and Ohio have decided to take action. The train is carrying vinyl chloride in several train cars...

Men's basketball will take part in an MTE in Kentucky. Photo Credit: Tyler Gallo/Colonial Sports Network

Colonials to participate in Kentucky Multi-Team Event

Ethan Morrison
July 9, 2021

LEXINGTON, Ky.-- On Tuesday afternoon, it was announced that Robert Morris would take on Kentucky on November 12 for the first time since 2013. This morning, college basketball insider Jon Rothstein reported that Kentucky will headline a multi-team event that will include the...

Photo Credit: David Auth

Preview: Colonials look to use momentum to pick up a win at home

Delenn Poe and Delenn Poe
September 15, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP-- The Robert Morris women’s soccer team (2-3-1) comes back to play on their home field against the Yale Bulldogs (3-2) on Sunday at 11 a.m. at the North Athletic Complex. The Colonials won their last game against the Ohio Bobcats (5-1), and the result of that...

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Freezing rain, snow and ice trigger Winter Weather Advisory

Gage Goulding, Assistant News Editor
November 29, 2018

PITTSBURGH - The National Weather Service in Pittsburg has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for the Pittsburgh region. According to officials, a combination of freezing rain, ice and snow will begin Thursday evening and extend into the overnight period. The Winter Weather...

RMU men's basketball tips off season at Ohio State

RMU men’s basketball tips off season at Ohio State

Ian Kist and Ian Kist
November 9, 2017

The Robert Morris University men's basketball team kicks off the 2017-2018 season slate in Columbus, Ohio, to take on the Ohio State Buckeyes on Friday, Nov. 10. Follow RMU Sentry Media online or on social media for live updates during the game. Or you can follow live game...

NFL Draft 2015 - Senior Bowl Recap & Pre-Combine Big Board

NFL Draft 2015 – Senior Bowl Recap & Pre-Combine Big Board

Daniel Kitchen, Blogger
February 20, 2015

Ladies and gentlemen, the draft season is in full swing - the bowl games are completed, and the best of the class are in Indianapolis performing before the largest group of scouts and analysts they will see until the big day(s) are here. The importance of these events is shown...