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Report Released Central to Green Jobs Debate
A records request by The Columbus Dispatch revealed a report that said Ohio has over 31,000 green energy jobs, a number that Democrats say the state wanted to hide. The… Read More
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WVU President: Frat Death Requires Culture Change
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West Virginia University president Gordon Gee says a "culture change" is needed on campus in the wake of a fraternity member's death. In a statement released Friday, Gee says the… Read More
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Ohio’s October Unemployment Rate Down
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Ohio's unemployment rate was down slightly to 5.3 percent for October. The Department of Job and Family Services released last month's figures on Friday morning. The unemployment rate had held… Read More
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White House Adviser Focuses On Sexual Assault
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The White House adviser on violence against women will give the keynote speech at an event focusing on sexual assault on college campuses. Lynn Rosenthal's address Friday at the University… Read More
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Ohio House Moves To Ban Powdered Alcohol
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The Ohio House has a passed a bill that would ban the sale of powdered crystalline alcohol. Representatives passing the measure on Thursday cited safety concerns and problems with underage… Read More
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Ohio House Bill Limits Standardized Testing Time
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The Ohio House has passed a bill that would limit time students in the state's public schools spend on standardized tests. The measure approved in the House on Thursday would… Read More
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Some In Ohio GOP Still Pushing For Photo ID Vote
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As time in the session runs short, a group of Republican state lawmakers is continuing its push to force a House vote on a bill requiring voters to show photo… Read More
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Athens Earns Auditor of State Award
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The city of Athens and City Auditor Kathy Hecht were recent recipients of the Auditor of State Award. State Auditor Dave Yost issued the commendation saying, “Clean and accurate record-keeping… Read More
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Buchtel Voters Turn Down Electric Aggregation
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Voters turned down electric aggregation in the Nov. 4 election, although the result wasn't known until Friday's official count broke an 81-81 election-night tie. The official vote was 83 against… Read More
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Phillips Retains Ohio House Seat In Offiicial Vote Count
By: Steve Robb - Athens Messenger staff reporter
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State Rep. Debbie Phillips, D-Albany, retained her 94th District seat during the official vote count of general election results completed Friday, and widened her margin of victory over Republican challenger… Read More
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Ohio Women’s Basketball: Freshman Kelly Karlis Is A Proven Winner
Freshman Kelly Karlis chose to come to Ohio University after winning three state titles in four years in Illinois. Showcase reporter Matthew Doyle talks with Karlis about why she chose… Read More
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Preview: Athens Prepared For DeSales With Trip To Final Four In Sight [Video]
There are only eight teams that remain in Div. III high school football and after this weekend, only four will be left standing. Two of the teams fighting for a… Read More