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Husted Wants GOP Lawmakers To Get Moving On Re-Districting
By: M.L. Schultze | Ohio Public Radio • WKSU
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Jon Husted said voters are growing increasingly frustrated with the heavy overlay of politics on the state’s congressional and legislative maps. And Husted said they – and he – may… Read More
Proposed Bill Would Ban Restaurants From Forcing Tip Sharing
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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It’s common practice for servers to make about $4 an hour, because it’s assumed that the tips they earn will take them up to minimum wage or more. But some… Read More
Healthcare Colleague Endorses Cosgrove As Head Of VA
By: Jeff St. Clair | Ohio Public Radio • WKSU
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The Wall Street Journal is reporting that President Obama’s top pick to head Veterans Affairs is Cleveland Clinic CEO Toby Cosgrove. One healthcare colleague gives Cosgrove a hearty endorsement to… Read More
Senate OKs Bill To Block Rapists’ Parental Rights
By: Associated Press
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The Ohio Senate has passed a bill to let rape victims request that a court terminate or deny offenders' parental rights over a child conceived as a result of an… Read More
WOUB Public Media, Ohio University Staff Receive Regional Emmy Nominations
By: Kelly Martin
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WOUB Public Media hosted the nominations for the Ohio Valley Regional Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences on Wednesday, June 4. Two WOUB Public Media employees,… Read More
Ohio Graduation, Testing Changes Clear Senate
By: Associated Press
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Ohio high school students beginning with the class of 2018 will see new graduation requirements and receive free college-admission testing under a legislative compromise nearing approval. The Ohio Senate approved… Read More
Federal Court Won’t Rehear Ohio Libertarian’s Case
By: Associated Press
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A federal appeals court in Cincinnati has declined to rehear an appeal by the Libertarian Party of Ohio seeking ballot access for a gubernatorial candidate. The 6th U.S. Circuit Court… Read More
Famed English Psychedelic Band To Play Family Roots Festival
Ozric Tentacles, the legendary England-based psychedelic space rock band that ignited the underground festival scene overseas in the 1980s, is making their summer debut appearance in the United States later… Read More
Top White House Aide To Visit 2 Ohio VA Hospitals
By: Associated Press
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A top White House aide conducting a review of the embattled Veterans Affairs Department plans to visit two Ohio facilities this week. Rob Nabors is President Barack Obama's deputy chief… Read More
Kasich’s Budget Bill Is Set To Get Final Votes
By: Associated Press
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The governor's sweeping midterm budget bill is slated for final votes in the state Senate and House Wednesday. A joint legislative panel hashed out differences in the proposal this week…. Read More
VIDEO: Kurt Vile at 2014 NMF
Kurt Vile was one of the standout acts at this year’s Nelsonville Music Festival. We hope you enjoy this clip, shot and produced by WOUB students Jason Chiappino and Merle… Read More
Crews Have Fixed Gallipolis’ Water Issues
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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The city of Gallipolis announced on its website that water is now flowing through a completed bypass water line. Crews completed the line around 6:30 a.m. Wednesday. Some 3,000 customers… Read More
Budding Entrepreneurs And Advocates Fear SEC Revision Could Cut Ranks Of Investors
By: Brian Bull | Ohio Public Radio • WCPN
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Start-up companies and investor groups are troubled over a proposal by the Securities and Exchange Commission. The SEC may raise requirements for accredited investors, people allowed by U-S Securities Law… Read More
World-Renowned Guitarist Returns To Southeast Ohio
By: Mark Hellenberg
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Australian guitar virtuoso Geoff Achison is no stranger to Southeast Ohio, having been invited to teach and perform at Jorma Kaukonen’s Fur Peace Ranch every year since 1998.
This week, Achison returns to the region for two performances: a solo show in Jackson on Thursday, and group performance at Uncle Buck's in New Marshfield. WOUB's Mark Hellenberg talks with the award-winning guitarist.
Dayton Mother Survives, Son Dies Of Heroin Overdose
By: Associated Press
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Police say a 31-year-old man died and his mother is hospitalized after they overdosed on heroin together in southwest Ohio. Dayton police say the 52-year-old woman's life was saved because… Read More
Chemotherapy Pill Pricing Measure Passes Ohio House
By: Associated Press
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The Ohio House has passed legislation that would keep insurance companies from charging significantly more for chemotherapy pills than for traditional intravenous treatments. The bill passed in the House Tuesday… Read More
New West Virginia Cycling Law Implemented
By: WOUB Contributing Writer
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The sport of cycling is growing throughout West Virginia and in Parkersburg, making for busier roads and more awareness for safety. There are streets in Parkersburg that have bike lanes,… Read More
A Criminal Offers Safety Lessons To Crowd At Community Center
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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A spate of burglaries in Athens since the end of April prompted a crowd to turn out at the Athens Community Center Tuesday night to learn how to protect themselves… Read More
Update: Former Meigs County Deputy Facing More Charges
By: WOUB Contributing Writer
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A former Meigs County deputy faces felony charges in three counties. Robert Tate, 34, of Little Hocking was arrested Friday after leading Athens County deputies on a chase ending in… Read More
Baker Gets Two Years Less In Re-Sentencing
By: Susan Tebben | The Athens Messenger
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A Belpre man convicted of attempted murder and other charges for an attack on an elderly Coolville woman was re-sentenced in Athens County Common Pleas Tuesday, receiving a sentence two… Read More