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Suspect In Athens Bank Robberies Arrested in Parkersburg, Connected To Other Robberies
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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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 states. Christine Joy Martin, 30, of Davisville, West Virginia, was arrested at a hotel in Parkersburg on December 30. Police in Morgantown, West Virginia had… Read More
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 punitive damages from DuPont, according to a release by the activist group “Keep Your Promises DuPont.” This settlement adds to a $2 million award he… Read More
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 Department of Agriculture said Thursday it approved 209 applications from growers, allowing them to produce up to 12,800 acres of hemp for research purposes this… Read More
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 needs of the ever-changing demographics of the region. Some of these new offerings include in-depth four and six-week drawing and painting fundamental classes for elementary… Read More
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 require bathrooms in public buildings “only be used by persons based on their biological sex.” He also filed a bill aimed at protecting “a person’s… Read More
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 and Dayton International Airport in June. Instead of daily flights between Dayton and Chicago, it will offer Chicago and Baltimore-Washington flights from the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky… Read More
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 New Year’s holiday. The patrol has said preliminary data show the state had about 1,080 traffic fatalities in 2016. The agency says the statistics for… Read More
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 Executive Vice President and Provost, is being considered along with three other candidates, all of whom will be available next week during open forums, according… Read More