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Suspect In Athens Bank Robberies Arrested in Parkersburg, Connected To Other Robberies
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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
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Washington Co. Man Awarded Millions More In DuPont Suit
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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
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Kentucky Approves Increase in Hemp Production
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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
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Sensory Friendly Tours, Star Wars, Shakespeare and More At DACO
By: Emily Votaw
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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
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Kentucky Democrat Files Transgender Bathroom Bill
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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
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Southwest Airlines to End Service at 2 Ohio Airports
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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
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Patrol: Ohio Crashes Killed 17 During Christmas, New Year’s
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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
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Finalists, Open Forums Announced For OU President
By: Susan Tebben
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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