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Ohio Senate Eyes Flat Tuition Rates
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – The leader of the Ohio Senate says his chamber is considering changes to the state’s two-year budget that would keep community colleges and universities from imposing any tuition or fee increases over the fiscal period. Senate President Keith Faber, a Celina Republican, told reporters Wednesday the proposed limits were still being… Read More
Art Exhibit, Concert Slated for Bowen House Saturday
By: Janey Saving | Logan Daily News
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The Home Away From Home agency of Logan and the North Market Street House in McArthur have combined their efforts to create a variety of artwork that will be displayed at The Bowen House, Logan’s Cultural Arts Center and Educational Center, 196 N. Market St., Logan. The public is invited to attend the opening reception… Read More
Foodland Robber Sentenced to 18 Years in Prison
By: Sarah Hawley | Athens Messenger staff reporter
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A Lancaster man has pleaded guilty to robbing the Foodland store in The Plains two years ago and will spend the next several years behind bars. Michael James Fette, 48, entered a guilty plea on Monday to one count each of aggravated robbery and kidnapping, both first degree felonies, in connection with the July 2013… Read More
Two Year Prison Sentence Given To Albany Man in Gun Incident
An Albany man will spend two years in prison after being found guilty of two felony charges. The Athens County Prosecutor’s office announced Wednesday that Steven Vance, 37, was convicted of improperly handling firearms in a motor vehicle, a felony of the fourth degree, and one count of tampering with evidence, a felony of the… Read More
Athens Asylum Heritage Conference to be Held
By: Adam Rich
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In this episode of “Conversations from Studio B” join Tom O’Grady and Bosha Green, from the Athens County Historical Society, in a discussion of upcoming Historical Society events. The 1st Athens Asylum Conference will be held in the historic Asylum Auditorium, Sunday, June 7, from 10-4:00 p.m. This day long conference is free and open… Read More
Poet J. Allyn Rosser Reads from New Book “Mimi’s Trapeze”
By: Adam Rich
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On this episode of Conversations from Studio B, hosts Wendy McVicker and Becca J.R. Lachman welcome Athens-area poet J. Allyn Rosser, who reads selections from her new book, Mimi’s Trapeze. Rosser is the author of three previous poetry collections: Foiled Again, Misery Prefigured and Bright Moves. She is the recipient of numerous awards, most recently the New Criterion Poetry… Read More
VIDEO: Adam Torres at 2015 Nelsonville Music Festival
Former Athens resident Adam Torres was a fixture of the the 2015 Nelsonville Music Festival. The Austin, Texas-based singer-songwriter performed on every stage during the fest: Main Stage, Porch Stage, No-Fi Cabin and Gladden House. Here’s a clip of Torres’ Sunday Porch Stage set, produced by WOUB students Rob Kerr, AJ Minney and Derek Long.
VIDEO: The Black Lips at 2015 Nelsonville Music Festival
Atlanta garage-rockers The Black Lips revved things up early Saturday night at the 2015 Nelsonville Music Festival. Here’s a clip of the band’s performance, produced by WOUB students Derek Long, Rob Kerr and AJ Minney.
Companies to Pay Ohio $11.5 Million to Settle Road Salt Lawsuit
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Attorney General Mike DeWine says Ohio has reached an $11.5 million settlement with two rock salt producers who officials say conspired to drive up salt prices paid by the state and its local governments. The settlement announced Wednesday dismisses a lawsuit filed by the state in 2012 against Cargill Inc. and… Read More
Parkersburg Mayor Retires Before Hearing on Removal Petition
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PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (AP) – Parkersburg Mayor Robert Newell has retired ahead of a hearing on petitions to remove him from office. Newell announced his retirement at a news conference Wednesday in Parkersburg. In April the state Supreme Court appointed a three-judge panel to hear separate petitions by Wood County Republican Party chairman Rob Cornelius and… Read More