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Campbell Named All-American Honorable Mention
By: Max McDulin
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MAC Player of the Year Tony Campbell was named an Honorable Mention for the Associated Press All-American teams on. Campbell helped lead the ‘Cats to a semifinals appearance in the MAC tournament and a semifinals appearance in the College Basketball Invitational post-season tournament. He averaged 17.1 points per game and 10.2 rebounds on an average of 28.9… Read More

Disability Rights Group Sues State of Ohio
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – A disability rights group is suing the state, claiming Ohio forces people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to receive services in institutional settings due to a lack of community options. Disability Rights Ohio filed the lawsuit Thursday in Columbus federal court on behalf of six people who the group says are,… Read More

Kasich Proposes Drinking Water Overhaul
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TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) – Ohio Gov. John Kasich’s administration is proposing an overhaul of how the state and its cities deal with lead in drinking water. The plan obtained by The Associated Press includes significantly reducing how long it takes to notify residents when lead is detected in tap water. Ohio’s proposal being announced Thursday… Read More

Two Arrested in Alleged Illegal Narcotics Trade
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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A Westerville man and a Pataskala woman were arrested on Athens County warrants after an investigation into alleged narcotics trade, according to law enforcement. Eric J. Miller, 36, was arrested on Wednesday on a charge of engaging in a pattern of corrupt activity, a charge out of the Athens County Municipal Court and a warrant… Read More

Renovated Wagner Theatre Unveiled with “39 Steps” Production
By: Andy Ellinger
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Ohio University Lancaster Theatre’s spring semester production, The 39 Steps, is serving as a public unveiling of the newly renovated Wagner Theatre, with its state-of-the-art lighting and sound system. The 39 Steps was a film directed by Alfred Hitchcock, based on the novel by John Buchan and adapted for the stage by Patrick Barlow. It’s… Read More

Ohio House Panel Wraps Up Marijuana Discussion
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – An Ohio House panel contemplating ways to legalize medical marijuana is wrapping up its business with a marathon session. Rep. Kirk Schuring is the Canton Republican who chairs the task force. He says 40 witnesses are scheduled and testimony could extend up to 10 hours. The group was created after Ohio… Read More

Athens Film Fest Director Previews Coming Attractions (AUDIO)
By: Adam Rich
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On this episode of Conversations from Studio B, host Kelee Riesbeck talks with Athens International Film + Video Festival Director David Colagiovanni about the films, visiting artists and special events coming up at the 43rd festival, taking place April 4-10 at the Athena Cinema. The full schedule of competition short and feature films, plus international feature… Read More

Hours of Secret Meetings But Still No Ky. Budget Deal
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) – Kentucky lawmakers have still not reached an agreement on how to spend more than $65 billion in public money over the next two years. House and Senate leaders met for hours on Wednesday in a series of secret meetings that sometimes included Republican Gov. Matt Bevin. Senate budget chairman Chris McDaniel… Read More

Federal Appeals Court Says Plea Agreements Should Be Open
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CINCINNATI (AP) – A Cincinnati-based federal appeals court says plea agreements should be open records under the First Amendment unless there is some overriding interest in closing them. A three-judge panel from the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals makes that statement in a ruling affirming a man’s 2014 sentencing on cocaine distribution-related charges. While… Read More

Group: Ohio Board Unlawfully Split Lawmaker Ethics Amendment
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – The battle over a proposal to put ethics restrictions on state lawmakers is headed to Ohio’s highest court. Last week the Ohio Ballot Board split the proposal’s provisions into three ballot issues after the Ethics First – You Decide Ohio Committee didn’t show up to answer questions about the amendment. Supporters… Read More