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Teen Who Posed as Senator, Toured School Gets Jail Sentence
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UPPER SANDUSKY, Ohio (AP) – A teenager who toured an Ohio high school while posing as a state senator has been sentenced to jail. A judge last week sentenced Marion… Read More

Governor Names New Chairman to Ohio Utility Commission
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – The governor has named a new chair of the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio. Asim Z. Haque takes over for PUCO Chairman Andre Porter, whose last… Read More

University’s Decision on Reporting Law Concerns Advocates
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ATHENS, Ohio (AP) – Ohio University’s decision to require all reports of sexual assault at its rape crisis center to be reported to law enforcement is raising concern from advocates… Read More

West Virginia Governor Calling Lawmakers for Budget Session
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – West Virginia Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin is calling lawmakers back into session to work on a long-delayed budget. Tomblin spokesman Chris Stadelman said Monday that the… Read More

Kentucky Officials Promote Zika Awareness
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) – State officials say six people, including at least one pregnant woman, have been diagnosed with the Zika virus in Kentucky. All of the confirmed cases got… Read More

The Area’s 1st “Stand Down” Event to Benefit Local Veterans
On this episode of “Conversations from Studio B”, Becca Lachman welcomes guests, Monica Silverthorn from the Athens County VA, and Judge George McCarthy, to Studio B to talk about the… Read More

Thriving Artists and Artisans Market May 13-14
The Southern Hills Arts Council will host a Thriving Artists and Artisans Market on Friday, May 13 from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. and on Saturday, May 14, from 10… Read More

WOUB Special Two-Night Television Event Continues Tuesday, May 10
– Broadcasts of Acclaimed INDEPENDENT LENS Films “Peace Officer” and “The Armor of Light” Will be Followed by Town Hall Conversations Hosted by NPR’s Michel Martin – ARLINGTON, VA;… Read More

Bill Would Override Local Pet Store Regulations
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Ohio lawmakers are considering a bill with an amendment that would override local ordinances attempting to regulate pet stores. The Columbus Dispatch reports that the Senate… Read More

Stuart’s Kicks Off the Next Stage Campaign
May 18 will mark an important milestone for the historical Stuart’s Opera House in Nelsonville. That afternoon, starting at 4 p.m., the organization will host a groundbreaking ceremony to kick… Read More

Lawmakers Debate Reduce Property Tax for Farmers
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Ohio lawmakers are debating whether to reduce property taxes for farmers amid criticism that taxes would rise for rural homeowners and school districts could lose state… Read More