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Zanesville Man To Talk Blindness Prevention In D.C.
By: Michael Locklear
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A Zanesville man will head to Washington, D.C., next week to talk to legislators about preventing blindness. Richard Bunner is going as part of an event called "Eyes on Capitol… Read More
Afternoon Audio Update For June 15
By: Michael Locklear
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The head of a neighboring county's agency will lead Athens County Children Services when current executive director Andrea Reik retires in July. Ohio University is planning a move to a… Read More
Public Radio Remix to air on WOUB-AM
Beginning Monday, June 25 listeners will have the opportunity to listen to shorter, more compact public radio stories on WOUB-AM. Public Radio Remix airs short segments – 4 to 8… Read More
Gentile, Thompson Face Off For Ohio 30th District Senate Seat
By: Fred Kight
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The contest for state senator in Ohio's 30th District is now joined. Lou Gentile is the Democratic candidate and Shane Thompson is the Republican. Gentile now represents the 30th… Read More
Athens Developer Looks Toward Gas Drilling
By: Fred Kight
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Ohio University is the big economic force in Athens, no doubt about it, but Brent Hayes has some influence, too. Although he lives out in the country, Hayes is going… Read More
State Unemployment Rate Keeps Dropping
By: Associated Press
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Ohio's unemployment rate has dropped for the tenth consecutive month, though the national rate increased slightly. The state Department of Job and Family Services said Friday that seasonally adjusted joblessness… Read More
Hill Named Athens County Children Services Director
The head of a neighboring county's agency will lead Athens County Children Services when current executive director Andrea Reik retires in July. Catherine Hill is the executive director of Hocking… Read More
Morning Audio Update For June 15
A jury recommended a life sentence with no chance of parole for a man convicted of killing his estranged wife, who was found in a septic tank in Athens County…. Read More
Funeral Services Scheduled For Child Killed By Dogs
By: Associated Press
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Police have identified a Pleasants County toddler who was killed in a dog attack. Sheriff's Deputy Steve McFarland tells media outlets that the death of 2-year-old Jack Redin remains under… Read More
OU Negotiating For Old Woolworth Building
By: Fred Kight
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Ohio University is planning a move to a vacant building in downtown Athens. Officials are negotiating a lease for space in the old Woolworth building at 31 South Court Street…. Read More