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Political Opponents Agree On Exotic Animal Legislation
By: Fred Kight
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Both the Ohio House and Senate are expected to act this coming week on a bill regulating exotic animals. The legislation was approved by the House Agriculture and Natural Resources… Read More
Carroll County Residents Recount Effects Of Fracking
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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People talk about the impact of hydraulic fracturing, or fracking on the land, but it can also impact the community in which drillers operate. Some Carroll County residents are reacting… Read More
Leasing Info Meeting Draws Landowners
A meeting hosted by an Athens attorney and an energy company Thursday night at the Market on State drew a crowd of more than 100 landowners interested in leasing their… Read More
Afternoon Audio Update For May 18
By: Sara Vallone
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The Athens City School District laid off several employees last night. Two Ohio boards and commissions will gain a new member. Details in your afternoon audio update.
Baseball: Ohio Drops Series Opener Against Miami
By: Jerod Scheetz
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Ohio fell short in the weekend home opener against archrival Miami (OH) Thursday evening. In a day that the Bobcats (27-26, 15-10 MAC) struggled to piece together hits, Miami used… Read More
Review: Nelsonville Music Festival Kickoff
By: Emily Votaw
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There’s something fitting about a little Americana to kick off the start of a music festival tucked in the rolling hills of Appalachia. Angela Perley & The Howlin' Moons did… Read More
OU Workshop To Address Child Behavioral Problems
A new workshop will help parents and child care workers learn how to interact with children who are dealing with emotional and behavioral challenges. Sherry Shamblin, the director of early… Read More
Figures Show Coal Employment Up In W.Va.
By: Associated Press
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State figures show that coal mining employment in West Virginia is at its highest level since the 1990s. A recent analysis of Workforce West Virginia figures by Ted Boettner with… Read More
OU Student Arrested For Uptown Rape
UPDATE: 1:30 PM An Ohio University student faces rape charges following an early morning incident in the Athens uptown area. Athens Police officers are investigating a rape they say took… Read More
Kasich Appoints Two For Exposition Commission and Board of Trustees Roles
By: Taylor Pool
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An Ohio board and a commission will each gain a new member after Ohio Governor John Kasich made appointments Thursday. Kasich appointed David Madison to the Ohio Expositions Commission to… Read More
Four Athens Educators Laid Off
By: Fred Kight
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The Athens City School District laid off a principal and three teachers Thursday night. It also abolished 16 aide, cashier, cook and other positions. The action was largely due to… Read More
Pain Clinic Pair Indicted For Allegedly Distributing Drugs
By: Taylor Pool
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Two owners of pain clinics in Scioto County and Dayton have been arrested on charges of illegal distribution of prescription drugs. Randy Callihan, 54, of West Portsmouth, and Christopher Stegawski,… Read More
Morning Audio Update for May 18
By: Taylor Pool
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Several animal welfare organizations are praising a House committee for passing the Dangerous Wild Animal Act, but one Athens man disagrees. Plus, a compromise vote on a bill to sort… Read More