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Study: Brain Implant Lets Paralyzed Ohio Man Regain Use of Hand
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NEW YORK (AP) — A 24-year-old man paralyzed by a spinal cord injury has regained some use of his right hand, controlling it with signals relayed from electronic sensors in… Read More
Award-Winning ‘Business Remixed’ Promotes Jobs in Athens County
By: Tom Hodson
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The Athens County Economic Development Council (ACEDC) goes by the brand name “Business Remixed” and its purpose is to develop and promote jobs and economic progress in Athens County. The… Read More
Ohio Board Clears Cannabis, Hemp Legalization Proposal
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – The Ohio Ballot Board has certified another medical marijuana proposal for the fall ballot. The panel agreed Thursday that the Medicinal Cannabis and Industrial Hemp Amendment… Read More
Cambodian Genocide Survivor, Musician Arn Chorn-Pond to speak at OU
The E.W Scripps School of Journalism, the Office of Global Affairs and International Studies, Housing and Residence Life, Center for International Studies, the School of Media Arts & Studies and… Read More
Events Scheduled to Celebrate Earth Week
Ohio University will help launch Athens County Earth Week with “Athens Beautification Day” on Sunday, April 17. The event, held on OU’s College Green from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.,… Read More
Student Religious Expression Bill Passes Ohio House
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – An Ohio proposal that would broaden protections for students’ religious expression in schools has passed the House. Among other provisions, House Bill 425 would let students… Read More
New Year, New Number Fest, New Policies
This weekend, The Venue in Athens will host the biggest college music festival in the nation: Number Fest. But changes to this year’s event are leaving many unhappy. One of… Read More
Ohio Governor to Announce Suicide Prevention Initiatives
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Ohio Gov. John Kasich is ready to announce steps to reduce the number of people who kill themselves each year. State officials say 1,200 to 1,500… Read More
Ohio House Passes Bill to Require CPR Training for Students
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – High school students would be required to have basic training in how to use automated defibrillators and administer CPR under a proposal passed by the Ohio… Read More
GOP Sen. Portman Meets with Supreme Court Nominee Garland
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Updated 3:00 p.m. CINCINNATI (AP) – Ohio’s Republican U.S. senator says he had a cordial meeting with President Barack Obama’s Supreme Court nominee but insists he will remain opposed to… Read More
Former Kasich Adviser Among Ohio’s Superintendent Finalists
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Forty-four people have applied to be Ohio’s next superintendent, including Gov. John Kasich’s former education adviser. The list of applicants was released Wednesday by the state… Read More
Kentucky Leaders Break Budget Impasse, Reach Agreement
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) – Kentucky’s legislative leaders have agreed to a two-year operating budget that will pay the community college tuition for all Kentucky high school graduates while spending more… Read More