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Meet the Artist: Liz Pahl
By: Nicole Schneider
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On this episode of Meet the Artist, Athens musician Liz Pahl talks about her recent musical activities, her website (www.lifes-soundtrack.com) and how she balances artistic endeavors with family life. The video was produced by WOUB student Nicole Schneider. Visit this link to view other shows in the Meet the Artist series.

Blackout Bowl to Raise Funds for NMF
By: Amy Schmitt
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For nearly 20 years, Athens musician Scott Winland has organized Blackoutfest, a three-night music festival at The Union Bar & Grill. However, last November’s fire on West Union Street left the venue uninhabitable, putting the annual fest on hold for a while. Now Winland has come up with a temporary solution until The Union is… Read More

Marshall University Board Approves Simplified Tuition and Fee Structure
By: Associated Press
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HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) – Marshall University is simplifying its tuition and fee structure. The university Board of Governors on announced the move Wednesday. Chief Financial Officer Mary Ellen Heuton says Marshall will eliminate all off-campus and regional campus fees and most fees for courses and labs. Instead, fees will be based on their specific degree… Read More

West Virginia Mine Wars Museum Set to Open
By: Associated Press
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – A museum dedicated to the Matewan Massacre and other labor struggles in West Virginia’s southern coalfields is opening next month in Matewan. The West Virginia Mine Wars Museum will debut on May 16. United Mine Workers of America President Cecil Roberts is among the scheduled speakers at the grand opening. In… Read More

Groups Ask For Federal Review of Ohio Injection-Well Program
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – A coalition of Ohio environmental and community groups is asking a federal watchdog office to investigate alleged legal violations by the state’s injection-well approval program. In a 15-page letter Wednesday to the U.S. EPA’s Office of Environmental Justice, the coalition coordinated by the Center for Health, Environment & Justice alleges that… Read More

Fate of Money for Ohio Cleanup Uncertain Amid Veto Threat
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WASHINGTON (AP) – The House is moving ahead with a vote to provide extra cleanup money for a Cold War-era uranium plant in southern Ohio, even as the White House is threatening to veto it. Lawmakers on Thursday were poised to approve the water and energy bill that would give the former Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion… Read More

Ohio State Drum Major Instructor Faces Rape and Kidnapping Charges
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – A drum major instructor for Ohio State University’s marching band accused of sexually assaulting a woman at his home has been charged with rape and kidnapping. Twenty-eight-year-old Stewart Kitchen didn’t enter a plea during arraignment Thursday in Franklin County Municipal Court. His $50,000 bond was posted, and he was expected to… Read More

Ohio Cities Could Create Areas For Open-Alcohol Containers
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Ohio’s governor has signed a bill to let some cities create outdoor refreshment areas where revelers could walk outside with open containers of alcohol. Gov. John Kasich’s office says he signed the proposal Thursday. An emergency clause in the legislation allows it to take effect immediately. The measure will allow cities… Read More

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Ohio Sees Record High Heroin Overdose Deaths
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – The state Department of Health says once again a record number of Ohioans died from heroin-related overdoses in 2013 as it released the newest available figures for a problem that’s been called an epidemic and a public health crisis. The state said Thursday that 983 people died of heroin-related overdoses in… Read More

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Athens City Schools’ Bands Set to Perform Sunday
By: Sarah Guinn | Athens Messenger
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More than 270 Athens band students will take the stage to perform a variety of pieces, as well as some familiar tunes, at this year’s Athens City Schools All Band Concert, which is set to set place 3 p.m. Sunday in the Athens High School Auditorium. The combined fifth grade band and combined sixth grade… Read More

Zanesville Art and Garden Lectures, Gala Announced
The Zanesville Museum of Art and the John McIntire Library will host five of the region’s top gardening experts this May for a series of art and gardening lectures. Each of these five lectures is free and open to the public and will explore aspects of artful gardening. “We are excited to partner once again… Read More