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Democratic Senate Candidate Wants Six Ohio Primary Debates
By: Associated Press
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CINCINNATI (AP) – A Cincinnati city councilman running for U.S. Senate proposes six debates around Ohio with his Democratic opponent. P.G. Sittenfeld says he and former Gov. Ted Strickland should… Read More

Ohio College Approved to Fly Drones in Some Commericals Areas
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DAYTON, Ohio (AP) – A southwest Ohio community college has received permission from the Federal Aviation Administration to fly drones in some commercial areas. The Dayton Daily News reports Sinclair… Read More

Color Dance Music Festival Fun for All Ages
By: Sarah Hawley | Athens Messenger staff reporter
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Music, dancing, camping and of course some splashes of color greeted those attending the annual Color Dance Music Festival over the past weekend. The annual Color Dance Music Festival returned… Read More

Creative Writing Workshops Aimed at “Artful Aging”
By: Adam Rich
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On this episode of Conversations from Studio B, host Wendy McVicker talks with guests Stacia Davis Moore and Sara Gilbert about the Ohio Arts Council’s new initiative for seniors and… Read More

Late-Spring Poetry with Ivars Balkits
By: Adam Rich
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On this episode of Conversations from Studio B, join host Ivars Balkits with guests Wendy McVicker and Albert Rouzi for another great poetry reading.

Ex-Coal Chief Seeks Disqualification of Judges from Case
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – Former Massey Energy CEO Donald Blankenship’s lawyers have asked a federal appeals court to assign his criminal case to a judge outside the Southern District of… Read More

Auditor Looks to Call Out Spending Abuse by Public Officials
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Ohio’s auditor says he wants to point out questionable spending by public officials, even when they’re not charged criminally. Auditor Dave Yost announced his new plan… Read More

Appalachian Heritage School Classes Offered
Hocking College will offer Appalachian Heritage School classes during the Nelsonville Music Festival, May 29-31. Anyone is welcome to experience Appalachian heritage and arts at Hocking College. Class participants will… Read More

Ponderosa Closes Its Doors
By: Sara Brumfield | Athens Messenger
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Ponderosa Steakhouse on East State Street in Athens indefinitely closed its doors on Monday, laying off approximately 30 employees. It’s estimated that six full-time and 24 part-time employees were affected… Read More

Quilt National Returns to Dairy Barn
The Dairy Barn Arts Center has announced the opening of Quilt National ’15, the 19th biennial juried exhibition of innovative art quilts produced in Athens, Ohio. In the exhibit, which will… Read More