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Boy Scouts To Review Ban On Gays
By: Associated Press
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The Boy Scouts of America have agreed to review a proposal that would allow individual units to accept gays as adult leaders, but a spokesman says there's no expectation that… Read More

Tuscarawas Co. High School Awarded More Than $23,000 For Ecosystem Project
By: Taylor Mirfendereski
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A Tuscarawas county high school has received more than $23,000 to fund a project that will benefit 600 students from Stark and Tuscarawas counties. The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency awarded… Read More

Ohio Trees Weakened By Pests And Insects
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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With every passing month, it seems like another insect or pest threatens Ohio trees. Many think it's difficult to recognize when their trees are being threatened by insects or pests,… Read More

Execution Delayed For Convicted Killer
By: Associated Press
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The Ohio Supreme Court has rescheduled the execution of a condemned killer of two who received a rare last-minute reprieve. The two-week delay ordered by Gov. John Kasich Tuesday night… Read More

Ohio Leaders Say Jobs Key In Presidential Election
By: Alyssa Hansen
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The November election is now less than six months away and the attention turns to Ohio. The Buckeye state is known for being a key battleground for presidential hopefuls. When… Read More

Ohio Officials Seek Medicaid Eligibility Overhaul
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State officials are expected to announce plans Wednesday to overhaul Medicaid eligibility for about 700,000 Ohioans. The proposal is aimed at simplifying the state's complex and lengthy process for determining… Read More

Marietta Dog Park To Open This Summer
By: Olivia Bevan
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A Marietta park is being give new life for the benefit of some four-legged friends. The former Jackson Hill Park in Marietta will soon become a dog park. Harley Noland,… Read More

Basketball Camp Shows Participants ‘No Limits’
While many college students will be focusing on part-time jobs or internships during their summer break, one Ohio University Lancaster student will turn his attention to running a basketball skills… Read More

OU Certificate To Tackle Diabetes In Fall
The country's first undergraduate translation certificate program will tackle the topic of diabetes next fall at Ohio University. Darlene Berryman, OU professor and program coordinator says she created the program… Read More

Top-Notch Blues, Local Food On Tap For Union Hall Fundraiser
By: Bryan Gibson
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The sound of guitars and the smell of ribs are about to engulf the little village of Chesterhill, Ohio. Now in its fifth year, Ribs, Rhythm & Blues is scheduled… Read More

Project List Before ODOT Advisory Council
By: Associated Press
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A state panel that helps set funding priorities for high-cost Ohio transportation projects is set to vote on the new project list. The advisory council for the Ohio Department of… Read More

WV Observatory Hosts Hunt
By: Associated Press
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The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources says applications are being accepted for a special deer hunt at the National Radio Astronomy Observatory. Officials say the special resident-only, controlled hunt… Read More

Offenders Farm In Place Of Jail Time
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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A new program in Lawrence County puts low-level offenders on a farm, rather than in jail. All of the workers were sentenced to the program by a judge in the… Read More

Morning Audio Update for June 6
By: Taylor Pool
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A new program in Lawrence County puts low-level offenders on a farm, rather than in jail. Ohio Gov. John Kasich has granted a condemned killer a two-week reprieve.