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Ohio Brew Week Celebrates Local Growth
By: Aaron Payne
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ATHENS, Ohio — As brewers from around the state kick off this year’s Ohio Brew Week on Friday, the host city of Athens will get a chance to celebrate the… Read More

Pot Vs. Pills: Can Marijuana Help Cure The Opiate Crisis?
By: Aaron Payne
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As the opioid epidemic continues to plague the Ohio Valley with addiction and death, the search for safer methods of pain management has become increasingly urgent. Advocates for medical marijuana… Read More

Appeals Court Judges Recuse Themselves From Kelly Case
By: Susan Tebben
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The appeal of a former Athens County Sheriff is being rescheduled because judges on the appeals court have cited conflicts in the case. The Fourth District Court of Appeals was… Read More

Journalist Wesley Lowery Covers Police Shootings for Washington Post
Wesley Lowery covers Black Lives Matter, law enforcement and justice for the Washington Post. He has become a national expert on police shootings. The Washington Post, for the first time… Read More

Rand Paul Skipping Republican National Convention
By: Associated Press
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) – U.S. Sen. Rand Paul will skip the Republican National Convention next week. The ophthalmologist and former presidential candidate is running for re-election in Kentucky. He is… Read More

Cleveland Expands Law to Let Transgender People Use Any Bathroom
By: Associated Press
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CLEVELAND (AP) – Days before the Republican National Convention, Cleveland has passed a law expanding its anti-discrimination ordinance to allow transgender people to use restrooms, showers or locker rooms that… Read More

AEP Ohio: ‘Pokemon Go’ Players Steer Clear of Electrical Facilities
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – A power company in Ohio is warning players of the “Pokemon Go” smartphone app to stay away from electrical facilities. AEP Ohio cautioned players Thursday after… Read More

Gridiron Glory Introduces Media Day
For the past 18 years, the student-produced high school football show Gridiron Glory has provided comprehensive coverage to the Southeast Ohio population. This year, Gridiron Glory is celebrating a new season… Read More