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Gov. Kasich Signs & Vetoes Abortion Measures
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Ohio Gov. John Kasich has signed a 20-week abortion ban while vetoing stricter provisions in a separate measure that would have barred the procedure at the… Read More
Sidney Lumet: American Masters
THIRTEEN’s American Masters Kicks Off Season 31 with Premiere of By Sidney Lumet, Tuesday, January 3 at 8 p.m. Exclusive interview with Treat Williams, star of Lumet’s Prince of the… Read More
Construction Causes Hocking Hills Fire
Officials say work being done on the Hocking Hills Dining Lodge caused the fire that destroyed it. The Ohio State Fire Marshal is still investigating the fire that occurred Dec…. Read More
NPR Music Announces Annual Tiny Desk Concert Contest
Once again, NPR Music is asking unknown bands and musicians all over the country to film themselves performing one song at a desk of their choice as a part of… Read More
Lampkins Wins Second Straight MAC East POTW
Ohio Bobcats forward Quiera Lampkins has been named the Mid-American Conference East Division Player of the Week for the second straight week. This is the sixth time Lampkins has received… Read More
‘Singing Like Painting Words In the Air’: Talking With Adam Torres
In September, former Athens resident and Ohio University student Adam Torres released Pearls to Swine, his critically acclaimed Fat Possum Records debut. This occurred some 10 years after the recording of… Read More
Ohio To Discuss Graduation Rules After Requirement Warnings
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Ohio’s school board is set to discuss graduation rules as school administrators warn that new requirements are putting a large number of current high school juniors… Read More
Ky. National Guard Sends Off Soldiers
HAZARD, Ky. (AP) – The Kentucky National Guard is holding a departure ceremony for a unit of about 150 soldiers who are deploying to the Middle East. A statement from… Read More
Top Tunes ’16: Megan Fair
This is the fourth installment of a December-long series that examines what Athens-centric tune heads have been jamming to all year long. Keep tabs on the series throughout the month here. … Read More
Ohio Teen Arrested After Gun, Ammo Found At School
REYNOLDSBURG, Ohio (AP) – A central Ohio teen has been in custody since his arrest earlier this month after police say he was found in possession of a loaded handgun… Read More
Women’s Group Asks New Governor For Gender Equity
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – A West Virginia women’s group is asking Gov.-elect Jim Justice for gender equity on the state’s boards and commissions. Justice’s incoming administration will work with a… Read More
W. Va.’s Manchin Will Not Serve On Trump Cabinet
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) – West Virginia’s Democratic U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin says following his latest talk with President-elect Donald Trump that he will remain in the Senate. Manchin, in a… Read More
Stuart’s Backstage Cocktail Party Thursday
Stuart’s Opera House in Nelsonville, OH is hosting a Backstage Cocktail Party on Thursday, December 15 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and will be pulling the winners for their fundraiser… Read More
Stuart’s Opera House Winter Wine Express Friday
Stuart’s Opera House in Nelsonville, OH presents the Winter Wine Express on the Hocking Valley Scenic Railway on Friday, Dec. 16 at 7 p.m.! Enjoy some wine and cheese and… Read More