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Glitch Means Ohio Employers Missed Alerts on Worker Arrests
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – A state official says Ohio’s system for notifying certain public and private employers about workers’ arrests missed at least 100 notifications because of a problem that… Read More

Kentucky Right to Work Case in Heads to Federal Court
By: Associated Press
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) – A federal judge will hear arguments on Tuesday about whether a Kentucky local government can stop employers from making workers join labor unions. At least 12… Read More

Decision to Appeal Charter Initiative Denied
The Athens County Board of elections unanimously decided against appealing Athens County Common Pleas Judge McCarthy’s order to allow the petition for a charter government to appear on the November ballot. Board member… Read More

Drone Drops Drugs in Ohio Prison Yard, Spurring Inmate Fight
By: Associated Press
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MANSFIELD, Ohio (AP) – Officials say a drone dropped a package of drugs into a northern Ohio prison yard while inmates were outside, sparking a fight. The package was dropped… Read More

Patriot Coal Issues Layoff Notices to Workers
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Patriot Coal Corp. has issued layoff notices to an unspecified number of workers. Patriot tells media outlets that the notices issued Monday, known as WARN, are in accordance with the… Read More

Smart Entrepreneurs Know the Power of Communities
By: Beverly Jones
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When I meet new clients, it’s sometimes easy to spot the ones who’re enjoying resilient careers. Whether they’re solopreneurs creating their own thing, or professionals making their way through large… Read More

Area Artists Featured During ARTS/West Celebration
As part of its 10th anniversary celebration, ARTS/West will host an opening for a group exhibit on Friday, Aug. 14, coinciding with the first night of a three-day event spotlighting… Read More