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Scripps Howard Visiting Professional Gives Insight to the Russian Internet Battle
A Scripps Howard Visiting Professional reports from Russia that Putin fights two battles instead of one. Along with trying to gain control over Eastern Ukraine, Vladimir Putin is also trying… Read More
Elderly Drivers Have Been At Fault For Half Of This Year’s Fatal Crashes
By: Rachel Bailey
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Most 16-year-olds get their first taste of freedom with their drivers' license, but there's no magic age at which someone is no longer able to drive safely. According to the… Read More
Ohio University Announces End of 57-Year-Old Summer Theater Program
By: Atish Baidya
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Ohio University’s production of “Kiss Me Kate” at the Monomoy Theatre will be the last for the 57-year-old summer theater program, university officials announced Monday. Dean of Fine Arts Margaret… Read More
West Virginia Spent An Extra $13.5 Million De-Icing Slick Roads
By: Associated Press
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West Virginia's top transportation official says the state spent $13.5 million more than it expected to clear snowy, icy roads this winter. But Transportation Secretary Paul Mattox says extra revenue… Read More
Athens County Aims For Reimbursement On FEMA Projects
By: Steve Robb - Athens Messenger staff reporter
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Athens County Engineer Jeff Maiden is hoping to get more than $233,000 in federal and state reimbursements for six FEMA protects completed during the administration of former engineer Archie Stanley…. Read More
Hagan Seeks To Raise Minimum Wage
By: Andy Chow | Statehouse News Bureau
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Democratic Representative Bob Hagan of Youngstown wants to increase Ohio’s minimum wage to $10.10. The current wage is at $7.95, but Hagan says that’s too low for families who are… Read More
Putin Might Be Winning The War On Russia’s Internet
By: Andy Alexander
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Vladimir Putin is waging two battles that will define the future of Russia. One is for control of Eastern Ukraine. The other, with perhaps more far-reaching consequences, is for control… Read More
Gas Infrastructure Investment Signals Industry’s Growth
By: Joanna Richards | Ohio Public Radio • WCPN
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People in the oil and gas business break down the industry into different chunks. Upstream is exploration and drilling. Downstream is where finished products meet consumers. The midstream is processing,… Read More
Ohio Bill Revises Rules For Physician Assistants
By: Associated Press
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A proposal that passed the Ohio House would change laws governing the licensing of physician assistants and give them authority to write prescriptions. Physician assistants would need at least a… Read More
Four Arrested On Felony Drug Charges In Washington County
By: WOUB Contributing Writer
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A traffic stop in Marietta resulted in the arrests of four people on multiple felony drug charges. Shawn Williams, 23; Brittany Martin, 28; Raphael Pollard, 23; and Jessica Biehl, 19… Read More
Zanesville Man Drives Cross-Country Rescuing Dogs
By: Associated Press
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Every two weeks, an Ohio man drives 4,200 miles to save unwanted dogs from overpopulated shelters in the South and takes them to loving homes in the northeastern United States…. Read More
Federal Hocking Goes Beyond Testing And Papers With Its Graduation Requirements
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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It’s an annual tradition at Federal Hocking High School in Athens County – senior project night. That’s why there are several vehicles parked on the school’s lawn, including a race… Read More
Ormet To Lay Off Remaining 42 Workers
By: Associated Press
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Ormet Corp. has told the state it will lay off the remaining 42 employees at its aluminum smelter in eastern Ohio. Employees remained after the plant in Hannibal ceased operations… Read More
State Officials Say Hemlock-Killing Bug Gone From Trees At One State Park
By: Associated Press
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State officials say they are winning the fight to get rid of a hemlock-killing bug at least in one Ohio state park. The Ohio Division of Forestry says almost 700… Read More
Tressel: Student Retention Is Biggest Challenge Facing Youngstown State
By: Associated Press
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Newly appointed Youngstown State University president Jim Tressel says student retention is the most significant issue in addressing the school's financial challenges. The former Ohio State football coach says that… Read More
Movie Reviews: “Locke,” “Under The Skin”
By: Scott Pfeiffer
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Locke and Under the Skin, two new unconventional films set in the UK, both work variations on a theme of driving. And both show there's still some originality left in movies in 2014, according to WOUB critic Scott Pfeiffer.
Free Family Swim At Muskingum Recreation Center
The Muskingum Recreation Center facility will be dedicated on Monday, June 2, with an evening of free fitness activities and a family swim at the new facility located on the… Read More