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Arson Registry Compromise Clears Ohio Legislature
By: Associated Press
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Convicted arsonists in Ohio would be required to register with local sheriffs under a bill headed to the governor's desk. Gov. John Kasich plans to sign it. The legislation creates… Read More
Men’s Golf Adds Two For 2013-14
By: Sarah Rachul
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During the last signing period, the Ohio Men’s Golf Program gained two new recruits for the 2013-2014 season in Peyton J. White from Huntersville, N.C., and Randall “Ty” Herriott from… Read More
Educators Discuss Early Childhood Education Needs At Local Forum
A group of more than 20 university students, educators and state education officials gathered inside a high school auditorium Wednesday night to discuss how to improve the critical first years… Read More
Ohio Governor Expected To Sign School Performance Scale Bill
By: Associated Press
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Ohio schools would receive their own A through F grades under a bill creating a new state performance ranking system that is now headed to the governor. A spokesman for… Read More
Two Killed On Icy West Virginia Bridge
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Cabell County police say icy conditions appear to have contributed to an accident that killed two people. Sheriff Tom McComas says the two-vehicle accident occurred around 9:20 a.m. Thursday on… Read More
Hocking College Police Department Looking For Person of Interest
By: Zainab Kandeh
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The Hocking College Police Department is looking for a suspect in an on-campus robbery. Police said the robbery occurred on November 30 between 11:00 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. on the… Read More
Ohio Ranked Second In State For Basketball Experience
In his recent rankings, Brandon Gee of StadiumJourney.com acknowledged Ohio University’s Convocation Center as the second best college basketball experience in Ohio. Built in 1968, the Convo seats 13,080 Bobcat… Read More
Ohio Senate Approves Bipartisan Redistricting Proposal
By: Associated Press
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A bipartisan proposal to change the way Ohio draws state legislative and congressional lines has cleared the state Senate with almost unanimous support. The resolution would create a seven-member commission… Read More
Early Morning Accident Leaves Woman Dead
By: Atish Baidya
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A Jacksonville Ohio woman died in a single vehicle accident on state route 13 in Athens County. The Ohio State Highway Patrol said Michelle Whitmore, 35 was ejected from her… Read More
Governor Proposes Using Bonds To Raise Money For Local Road Projects
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Ohio's governor won't lease the Ohio Turnpike and instead proposes raising $1.5 billion in bonds to fund local road projects. Up to an additional $1.5 billion could be generated by… Read More
Public Utilities Commission Stepping Up Efforts To Inform Customers Of Price Options
By: Olivia Bevan
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The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio has four new employees, who will help educate consumers on their options for cheaper electricity. Public Information Officer Lauren Smalley said before 2001, Ohio… Read More
Public Utilities Commission Examining Retail Electricity Market
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio launched an investigation regarding the retail electricity generation market. Chairman Todd Snitchler said the investigation is an effort to determine where the market is… Read More
Gallipolis Police Search For Brazen Shoplifter
By: WOUB Contributing Writer
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Police are looking for a man who walked out of a Walmart with a TV and other items in his cart — all without paying. Gallipolis Police say it happened… Read More
Morning Update For December 13
At least 50 new jobs are coming to Belmont County. A man stole a flat-screen TV from Wal-Mart. Details in your morning update.
New Jobs Coming To Belmont County
A new grant given to the Belmont County Port Authority will support the creation of at least 50 new jobs. The Port Authority (BCPA) received the State Appalachian Development Grant… Read More
Streets In Nelsonville Could Be Left In The Dark
By: Fred Kight
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Faced with money problems, Nelsonville is thinking about turning of all the street lights. City Manager Mark Hall said when voters rejected a tax levy last month, city officials were… Read More