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Ohio ACLU Calls for End of ‘Pay-to-Stay’ Jail Fees
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – The American Civil Liberties Union is calling for an end to “pay-to-stay” jail fees that the group says perpetuate cycles of debt and incarceration. The ACLU’s… Read More
A Town Hall Meeting Will Discuss Veteran Homeless Issues and Survey
The Athens County League of Women Voters has joined forces with various local veterans’ organizations to schedule a town meeting to discuss the Homeless Veterans Project. The meeting will take… Read More
Recent Ohio University Grad Shuns Corporate Life for Entrepreneurial Start
Harold Nuss is a 2015 graduate of the Russ College of Engineering and Technology. He had numerous job offers from some major corporations and major internships while a student. However,… Read More
Ohio Looks To Bounce Back Against Kent State
“I’m going to kill people.” Although Quentin Poling said it in a joking manner, he continued to say, “I want to get interceptions, I want to force fumbles, I want… Read More
Veteran’s Day Special Programming
A special look at America’s heroes in honor of Veteran’s Day. Tune in Tuesday, Nov. 10 on WOUB-TV beginning at 8 p.m. for special programs. Iwo Jima: From Combat to… Read More
Boy Critically Injured In Drive-By Shooting
DAYTON, Ohio (AP) – Dayton police say a young boy was critically hurt in a drive-by shooting when someone opened fire on a southwest Ohio home. Officers say the gunfire… Read More
Ohio Group Clears Hurdle in Effort to Expunge Old Pot Crimes
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – A plan to purge old pot-related convictions is heading to Ohio lawmakers for their consideration next year. Ohio’s elections chief said Friday supporters of the so-called… Read More
Ohio Moves to 7-day-a-week Visitation At Youth Prisons
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Ohio’s youth prison system has completed its move to seven-day-a-week visitations to make it easier for parents and guardians to see their children. Department of Youth… Read More
Ohio Senator Sets Hearings on Co-Curricular Activities, Fees
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – A state senator is leading a series of meetings around Ohio to gather feedback from health experts, parents, educators, coaches and others on co-curricular school activities…. Read More
West Virginia Drug Court Adds Prostitution Program
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) – A West Virginia drug court has a new name and a broader mission. Friday, the Cabell-Huntington Drug Court was introduced along with a new program aimed… Read More
Center at Yeager to Take Expedited Screening Applications
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – Federal authorities are opening a temporary center at Yeager Airport to take applications for an expedited screening program. The program allows U.S. citizens and legal permanent… Read More
Ohio Panel Considers $500,000 Request for Exotic Animal Care
Update 4:43 p.m. COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – A state budgetary panel has approved an additional $500,000 to help deal with creatures seized or surrendered under Ohio’s crackdown on exotic-animal ownership…. Read More