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Ohio Drops Sixth-Straight at Marshall
By: Kellen Becoats
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After giving up two grand slams in two innings, things can look grim for any team. But after losing 18-3 to Marshall on Thursday, the Bobcats will look back at… Read More

New House Acquired For Presidential Residence
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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The Ohio University Foundation today announced it has entered into a lease agreement for a home and surrounding property, which will serve as the Ohio University presidential residence. The agreement… Read More

Former Athens County Sheriff To Be Sentenced Friday
By: Susan Tebben
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The former Athens County sheriff Patrick Kelly is set to find out Friday how much time he will be spending in prison after a jury found him guilty of multiple… Read More

Water Main Break Affects Morrison Elementary
Lunch and drinking water is going to be coming from a different source at Morrison-Gordon Elementary while crews fix a water main break in the area. Athens City School District… Read More

Kasich Committed To Replacing Faulty Dam
By: Associated Press
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Update 1:00 p.m. Gov. John Kasich says that work to replace a faulty dam at central Ohio’s Buckeye Lake will begin immediately. Kasich met with state and local officials on… Read More

Cities Challenge Ohio Traffic Camera Law
By: Associated Press
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Two more cities are challenging an Ohio traffic camera law they say would restrict cities’ use of the cameras and are asking county courts to find the law unconstitutional. Dayton… Read More

Ohio Officials: Most Taxpayers Taking New Quiz Are Passing
By: Associated Press
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Ohio officials say nearly 1 million taxpayers have taken a new quiz used by the state to catch phony income-tax returns and most have passed it. The quiz initially puzzled… Read More

AEP Gets OK To Remotely Disconnect Power Of Some Ohioans
By: Associated Press
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State utility regulators have approved a request by American Electric Power to remotely disconnect the electricity of some Ohio customers who haven’t made payments. The Wednesday ruling by the Public… Read More

Teen Charged In Circleville Bomb Threat
A 17-year-old male is facing charges in connection with a bomb threat that was discovered at Circleville High School Monday morning. The Circleville Herald reports that a student reported finding… Read More

Spring Melt May Turn Up Dead Fish In Ohio Ponds And Lakes
By: Associated Press
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Ohio Department of Natural Resources officials say that the long periods of heavy ice and snow cover over the winter may have resulted in fish kills in the state’s ponds… Read More

West Virginia Lawmakers OK Budget Taking $23M From Reserve Funds
By: Associated Press
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West Virginia lawmakers have cleared a budget that relies on almost $23 million in reserves. The Republican-led Legislature voted Wednesday on the House-Senate budget agreement. Some votes crossed party lines…. Read More

“A Day Like All The Rest” Explores Issues Facing Today’s Youth
As a global society we do not often consider the voices of our young. Tough issues such as HIV/AIDS, violence against women and girls, and drug use are among subjects… Read More

On The Green Weekend To Feature “Through The Decades” Film Festival
By: McKenzie Powell
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Have you ever dreamed of seeing your classic film favorites on the big screen once again? During On The Green Weekend (May 27-30) you can enjoy a fun-filled weekend in… Read More