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Nelsonville Discusses Changes To Special Events Legislation
By: Sara Brumfield | Athens Messenger
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Allowing alcohol to be consumed on the Nelsonville Public Square and increasing the price of special event permits were topics of discussion during a meeting of Nelsonville City Council’s Planning… Read More
Study Shows Alcohol Is Still Region’s Biggest Problem
By: Susan Tebben | The Athens Messenger
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While hard drugs are still very much a part of the regional landscape, the main abuse trend is still alcohol, according to an official study. The Ohio Substance Abuse Monitoring… Read More
All Of Kentucky’s Coal-Fired Plants Will Stay Open
By: Associated Press
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None of Kentucky's coal-fired power plants will close because of the Environmental Protection Agency's new emission standards it released last month, a state official told lawmakers on Thursday. Assistant Secretary… Read More
Reverse Search Feature Added To Sex Offender Database Tool
By: Andy Chow | Statehouse News Bureau
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If someone gets a suspicious call or questions a fishy email they can now enter that information into a state search engine to find out if the person on the… Read More
For Women, New Health Recommendations Challenge Status Quo
By: Sara Jane Tribble | Ohio Public Radio • WCPN
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The American College of Physicians recently said women who are healthy and low-risk for cancer can skip the annual pelvic exam. For many women, this was welcome news. No more… Read More
Ohio Veterans Since 9/11 Are Urged To Take Advantage Of Bonus
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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Back in 2009, Ohio voters approved a ballot measure that provides bonuses for Ohioans who have served in the U.S. Military since 9/11. But Mike McKinney of the Ohio Department… Read More
Think Tank: New Ohio Tax Cuts Benefit The Wealthy
By: Lewis Wallace | Ohio Public Radio • WYSO
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Ohio’s looking at an $800 million surplus at the end of its fiscal year, and Gov. John Kasich has been touting $400 million in tax cuts in the latest mid-term… Read More
Settlement Reached In Lawsuit Against Nelsonville Police
By: Steve Robb - Athens Messenger staff reporter
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The parties involved in a federal lawsuit that alleged excessive use of force by Nelsonville police have reached a settlement, although it has not been finalized, court documents indicate. Dennis… Read More
FitzGerald Lays Out Potential Ohio Energy Policy
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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The Democrat who wants to unseat the Republican incumbent governor has laid out his energy plan for the Buckeye State. Ed FitzGerald’s agenda would undo some of the newly passed… Read More
Democrats To Visit Cleveland, Columbus As Potential Convention Sites
By: Associated Press
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Democrats are planning to visit six cities this summer that are in the running to hold the 2016 Democratic National Convention. The site visits will help the Democratic National Committee… Read More
Michigan Man Sentenced For Tampering In Pickaway County
By: Trish Bennett | Circleville Herald
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A Michigan man facing charges in the traffic death of a South Bloomfield woman last September was sentenced to prison Wednesday for attempted tampering with evidence at the scene of… Read More
McArthur Ballot To Feature Police, Streetlight Levies
By: Tyler Buchanan | The Vinton County Courier
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McArthur voters will have two local levies to decide upon in this coming November's general election. Village council members approved placing the levies on the ballot at their regular meeting… Read More
Pickaway County Detectives Aid In Burglary Arrests
By: Circleville Herald staff reports
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Detectives from the Pickaway County Sheriff’s Office aided in developing leads and information on several thousand dollars in stolen property, leading to the arrest of two people on Tuesday. Jimmy… Read More
Coolville Man Dies After Truck Accident
By: Athens Messenger staff reports
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A Coolville man has succumbed to injuries sustained in an automobile accident that took place Sunday in Rome Twp. Steven H. Holter, 57, died Wednesday at Grant Medical Center in… Read More