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Ohio Department Of Transportation Prepares For Winter
By: Taylor Petras
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The Ohio Department of Transportation is already preparing for the winter season through its “Winter Readiness” program. The first stop in southeast Ohio was at the Vinton City garage Monday afternoon. Dozens of snow plow drivers and mechanics from Athens, Vinton and Washington counties gathered to review snow and ice removal procedures and to develop… Read More
Bulk Amount Of LSD Allegedly Found In Nelsonville Home
By: Joe Higgins | Athens Messenger
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A Mason woman was arrested Friday from a home in Nelsonville on drug-related charges stemming out of Franklin County. Her arrest may also lead to additional drug-related charges in Athens County as bulk amounts of LSD were allegedly discovered during the investigation. Desiree C. Stinchomb, 21, is being held in the Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail… Read More
Lawmakers To Feds: Step Up Ebola Response In Ohio
By: Associated Press
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Ohio members of Congress are calling on the federal government to step up assistance to state health officials as it revises safety protocols to stem the spread of Ebola. In a letter, all 16 members of Ohio's House delegation including GOP Speaker John Boehner asked the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to provide all… Read More
Kasich Among 6 Governors Named In Anti-Privatization Report
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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A national anti-privatization group has targeted Republican incumbent Gov. John Kasich over his signature policy decision – his public-private entity that replaced the state Department of Development. Gov. Kasich has defended JobsOhio on transparency and accountability for years, including in a recent sit-down interview. “Well, I mean, I think it’s the most transparent private organization… Read More
OU Could Take Biggest Hit Under Proposed SSI Changes
By: Sara Brumfield | Athens Messenger
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Ohio University could feel the biggest impact among Ohio’s public universities from some proposed “tweaks” to Ohio’s State Share of Instruction. It could mean up to a $9 million cut in state funding to OU. According to OU officials, two changes have been proposed for the state’s higher education funding formula. The proposals would eliminate… Read More
Hocking College Working To Address Budget Issues
By: Associated Press
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Officials at a small college in southeast Ohio say they're trying to address a budget deficit and a dwindling enrollment. The Columbus Dispatch reports administrators at Hocking College in Nelsonville briefed employees on the college's budget last week. The school is running a deficit this year, searching for ways to fill a $4.7 million hole… Read More