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Former Athens Co. Sheriff’s Appeal Date Set
By: Susan Tebben
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More than a year after former Athens County Sheriff Patrick Kelly was convicted on 18 counts and filed an appeal to his sentence, he will now see his day in… Read More

Ohio Democrats Highlights Bills On Gay Rights, LGBT Issues
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Several Democratic state lawmakers plan to host forums around Ohio this summer highlighting three bills addressing gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender issues. One bill would ban… Read More

Kasich Signs Executive Orders to Aid Low-Income Families
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Ohio Gov. John Kasich has signed executive orders to help low-income families, fund after-school programs and expand access to addiction treatment. Kasich authorized spending $1 million… Read More

New Public Schools Chief in Ohio Reports to Work
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – The state’s new public schools chief says he wants Ohio to develop a sweeping vision for its education system as it adapts to a new federal… Read More

Report: Ohio’s Online Charter Schools Producing Poor Results
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – A national charter school advocacy group says Ohio residents should be outraged by the low performance of several online charter schools in the state. The National… Read More

Athens Mayor Patterson Begins a Monthly Series of Talks with WOUB
By: Tom Hodson
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Athens Mayor Steve Patterson has spent just six months on the job but he feels he already has made some progress on his agenda and vision for the City of… Read More

Logan Boil Order Partially Lifted, Water Restriction Remains
By: Aaron PayneBy: WOUB Staff reports
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LOGAN, OH – Days after a Logan City Water main break left many without drinkable water, some have been given the go ahead to use without boiling. Several Hocking County… Read More

2016 Gladden House Sessions: Angela Perley & The Howlin’ Moons
By: Tiffanie Fogel
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On this episode of Gladden House Sessions, check out this performance of Angela Perley with Chris Connor of Angela Perley & the Howlin’ Moons. Formed in 2009 in Columbus, OH,… Read More

Video of the Day: Boogie On The Bricks 2016
One bright Saturday afternoon on Court Street in Athens… (Videographer/Editor: John Noble)

High Hopes For Hemp
By: Nicole Erwin | Ohio Valley ReSource
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Farmers throughout the Ohio Valley want to revive a crop that was once a staple in the region: hemp. After a ban that lasted more than half a century, the… Read More