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WOUB News Update: Read and Be Informed
By: Kaitlyn Roman
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Here's a look at some of the stories making headlines this afternoon:
Athens County Library Is Seeking A Levy For The First Time
Public Libraries in Athens County are seeking approval of the first ever levy on the upcoming November ballot.
The one mil, 5 year levy will generate about $903,000 annually.
Ohio University Police To Hold Discussion About Ferguson Events
Student organizations will meet with the Ohio University Police Department to discuss events in Ferguson, MO, and the recent actions and issues on campus. The meeting will take place on the second floor of the Baker University Center at 6 p.m. Wednesday night.
Nuisance Party Penalty- Athens City Council Meeting
The proposal to increase the fine for the nuisance party violations but the lower the criminal penalty was an important topic during Monday night's meeting. A $225 fine was proposed, but Director of Law Patrick Lang stated there could only be a maximum fee of $150.
Deer Collisions
West Virginia ranks number one as the state where drivers are most likely to hit a deer. The rankings were released Monday by State Farm Insurance. Ohio is ranked as the nineteenth state. For a full list of the rankings, check online.
President Obama's Plans To Fight Ebola Outbreak
President Obama is announcing his plans to fight the epidemic in West Africa. The plans include funding for treatment facilities and equipment.
He will announce the plans at the Atlanta Headquarters for the Center of Disease Control.
U.S. Involvement In Isis Update
A U.S. airstrike occurred 22 miles southwest of Baghdad on Monday. This airstrike is the closest U.S. troops have come to the capital of Iraq, and is the first step to help the Iraqi military in the fight against Isis.
Apple Offers Way Get Rid Of Free U2 Album
Apple's free give away of U2's first album in five years to most iTunes customers last week did not make all users happy.
Apple has announced step by step instructions to delete the full album off devices.