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5th Annual “Ratha Con” Pop Culture Convention Set for May 6-8
ARTS/West and the City of Athens Arts, Parks & Recreation Department is sponsoring the 5th annual Ratha Con: Athens Own Pop Culture Convention. This year’s event will kick off on Friday,… Read More

Kent State Swept Ohio
By: Nick Ursini
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The MAC leading Kent State Golden Flashes (30-10) came to town for a weekend series and took care of business as they swept the Ohio Bobcats (17-22). Friday’s game was… Read More

More Details on Pike Co. Crime Scenes, Last Autopsy Being Completed
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – As the investigation into the killings of eight family members in rural Ohio enters its fifth day, more details are being released. Pike County Prosecutor Rob… Read More

Cash-Strapped West Virginia May Delay Medicaid Provider Pay
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – West Virginia officials warn that payments to Medicaid providers may be delayed amid state budget woes. The Department of Health and Human Resources told providers in… Read More

Ohio Senate Weighs Shielding Violence Victims’ Address Info
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – The Ohio Senate is continuing debate of legislation that would shield the addresses of victims of domestic violence, stalking and other crimes from use by government… Read More

Coroner: More Fentanyl Deaths Than Heroin in Ohio County
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CINCINNATI (AP) – The coroner in southwest Ohio’s largest county says overdose deaths from the powerful painkiller fentanyl have overtaken heroin deaths. Hamilton County coroner Dr. Lakshmi Sammarco says overdose… Read More

Activists Pack License Hearing for Ohio Abortion Clinic
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Update 11:47 a.m. COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Anti-abortion activists have packed a hearing to determine the fate of an Ohio abortion clinic’s state license. Women’s Medical Center of Dayton was… Read More

Ohio Bill Would Restore Rare Coins Sales Tax Exemption
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – An Ohio House panel is considering a bill to restore a sales tax exemption for residents purchasing rare coins and precious metal bullion. The exemption was… Read More