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Former “Most Wanted” Sentenced To Second Stint In Prison
By: Joe Higgins | Athens Messenger
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A Millfield man once purported to be the top man on the Athens County Sheriff's Office's "most wanted" list is headed back to prison for a second time. Raymond Dawson,… Read More

Easter Is Approaching! Here’s Some Fun Recipe Ideas
By: Megan Valentine
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Spring is a great time to try out new recipes, and these Easter-themed treats are perfect for holiday festivities or a DIY project with the kids! Oreo Bunny Truffles •… Read More

African Culture Week Celebrates 50 Years Of African Studies At Ohio University
By: Taylor Petras
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Ohio University’s African Student Union and African Studies Program have teamed up to sponsor this years African Culture Week. The week-long event highlights many aspects of African culture such as… Read More

Phillips Adds Jason Kemp To Coaching Staff
By: Eli Burris
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Newly minted Ohio men's basketball coach Saul Phillips is starting to mold his coaching staff for the Bobcats. Phillips will be joined by Toledo assistant Jason Kemp, who accepted an… Read More

State Treasurer Candidate Pushes Equal Pay Legislation
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, women earn two-thirds of what men earn. Rep. Connie Pillich, a candidate for State Treasurer, is working for equal pay for women and… Read More

All That Jazz: Annual Fest to Feature World-Renowned Drummer
By: Bryan Gibson
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The Athens Jazz Festival returns this weekend, featuring a mix of educational clinics, free public concerts and an appearance by one of the world-renowned jazz drummer Carl Allen. Allen will perform with OU students and faculty during the fest, which runs Friday through Sunday at ARTS/West, Ohio University and Jackie O's.

Vote For The Best Photo From Ohio’s Men’s Basketball Season
By: WOUB Visuals
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Our photo staff took quite a number of photos during the Ohio men's basketball season, and now you can vote for the finest work of some of our best shooters. … Read More

Hocking County Commissioner Gives Up Seat
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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Hocking County Commissioner Clark Sheets, Jr. will give up his seat on the board this upcoming January. Sheets has served Hocking County residents for the past four years. Sheets says… Read More

Security Flaw Impacts Internet Security
By: Associated Press, Atish Baidya
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Passwords and other sensitive data are at risk after security researchers discovered a problem with an encryption technology used to securely transmit email, e-commerce transactions, social networking posts and other… Read More

U.S. Marine Killed In Hit-and-Run In Bellefontaine
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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An Ohio driver has been indicted on charges of failing to stop and tampering with evidence after a hit-and-run crash killed a U.S. Marine from Virginia. The indictment was filed… Read More

Jake Shimabukuro – Life On Four Strings
Friday, May 9 • 10 p.m. “Jake Shimabukuro: Life On Four Strings” is a compelling portrait of an inspiring and inventive musician whose virtuoso skills on the ukulele have transformed… Read More

Ex-judge, 3 Others Sentenced In Vote Fraud Case
By: Associated Press
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A former judge and three other officials in eastern Kentucky have been sentenced to time served after pleading guilty to charges alleging widespread vote fraud. A federal judge said during… Read More

Trial Delayed In Wheeling Jesuit Student’s Death
By: Associated Press
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The trial of a Florida man charged with killing a Wheeling Jesuit University student has been delayed. The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register reports that Ohio County Circuit Court Judge James… Read More

Ohio Committee Tweaks, Passes Midterm Budget Bill
By: Associated Press
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An Ohio legislative panel has approved a midterm budget bill that would send more money to family and children services and bolster the state's efforts to combat drug abuse. The… Read More

West Virginia Gets A ‘C’ On Government Spending And Transparency
By: Associated Press
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West Virginia rates a "C'' when it comes to transparency and government spending. The rating is from the U.S. Public Interest Group's annual report on public access to government spending…. Read More

West Virginia Gets A ‘C’ On Government Spending And Transparency
By: Associated Press
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West Virginia rates a "C'' when it comes to transparency and government spending. The rating is from the U.S. Public Interest Group's annual report on public access to government spending…. Read More