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Suspect In Athens Bank Robberies Arrested in Parkersburg, Connected To Other Robberies
ATHENS, Ohio — A suspect wanted in connection to two bank robberies in Athens has been arrested by authorities in West Virginia in connection to several other robberies in multiple… Read More
Washington Co. Man Awarded Millions More In DuPont Suit
A Washington County man who claims he contracted testicular cancer because of Teflon made by DuPont has been awarded even more money. A jury awarded Kenneth Vigneron $10.5 million in… Read More
Kentucky Approves Increase in Hemp Production
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) – Kentucky farmers plan to produce nearly three times more hemp than a year ago as testing on its potential as a cash crop accelerates. The state… Read More
Sensory Friendly Tours, Star Wars, Shakespeare and More At DACO
After marking it’s 16-year anniversary last fall, the Decorative Arts Center of Ohio (DACO), located in historic downtown Lancaster in the Reese-Peters House, has revamped their educational programming to fit the… Read More
Kentucky Democrat Files Transgender Bathroom Bill
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) – A Democratic lawmaker in Kentucky has filed a bill to ban transgender bathroom use in public buildings. The bill filed by state Rep. Rick Nelson would… Read More
Southwest Airlines to End Service at 2 Ohio Airports
CINCINNATI (AP) – Southwest Airlines plans to end service at two Ohio airports while adding flights elsewhere in the region. The Dallas-based carrier says it’s pulling out of Akron-Canton Airport… Read More
Patrol: Ohio Crashes Killed 17 During Christmas, New Year’s
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – The State Highway Patrol says 13 people died in Ohio crashes during the long Christmas weekend and four more died during the four-day period around the… Read More
Finalists, Open Forums Announced For OU President
University officials announced that the final stages of the search for a new president have begun, and one of the finalists is a fellow OU administrator. Dr. Pam Benoit, OU… Read More