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‘Three Tall Women’ Headed to Zanesville Community Theatre
Edward Albee’s Pulitzer Prize-winning drama, Three Tall Women, will open at the Zanesville Community Theatre this weekend. Performances will be held March 31, April 1, 7 and 8 at 8 p.m. There will also be two matinee performances on Sunday, April 2 and April 9 at 2:30 p.m. Directed by veteran ZCT director, Eric Blake,… Read More
‘A United Kingdom’ and the Unrelenting Importance of Race Films
By: Domonique Alexander
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It seems an eternity ago when the 2015 film awards season fraught with controversy following claims of racial exclusivity in Hollywood. The #Oscarssowhite hashtag that dominated social media presented yet another nagging reminder to the American people: race in the United States remains an ever-present topic of discord, even among the entertainment industry. The subsequent… Read More
Talking Thoughtful Improv With Artist Donalee Kennedy
By: Emily Votaw
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Acclaimed sewist Donalee Kennedy spent much of her career as a successful jeweler, a portion of her life fueled by the same intense drive that guides her to create stunning works of art these days. “I am very typical of people in my generation in that I took home economics classes in high school and… Read More
West Virginia Senate Votes for Higher Campaign Donations
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – West Virginia’s Senate has voted to raise the campaign contribution limit from $1,000 to $2,700 to a candidate in a primary or general election and revise other provisions in state election law. The bill approved 21-11 now goes to the House for consideration. Sen. Corey Palumbo and some other legislators in… Read More
Former Bobcat Alex Vazquez Makes Professional Hockey Debut
By: Nate Moore
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Former Ohio defender Alex Vazquez made his professional hockey debut with the Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs of the Southern Professional Hockey League last Friday. The ex-Bobcat made his debut one to remember as he netted his first career goal the same night. Vazquez, who attended the University of Arizona before transferring to Ohio University, has… Read More
Jaaron Simmons Declares for NBA Draft
By: Mitchell Lyons
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Jaaron Simmons has declared for the NBA draft. Ohio Men’s Basketball announced through a press release that the redshirt junior guard plans to go through the draft process.The release said Simmons will not hire an agent in order to maintain his NCAA eligibility. This is nothing new for Ohio Bobcat fans. Senior forward Antonio Campbell… Read More
Kasich to Cite $800M Business Cost in Tax Fight
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Republican Ohio Gov. John Kasich is preparing to make an $800 million argument for seizing state control of municipal business-profits tax collections from cities, counties and villages. An Ohio Department of Taxation estimate released to The Associated Press Monday suggests that’s how much Ohio business taxpayers would save in compliance costs… Read More
West Virginia Gas, Sales Tax Bills Advancing
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – West Virginia’s Senate has voted to raise the state’s gas tax by 4.5 cents a gallon while the House narrowly advanced a 1 percent cut in the state sales tax while cutting exemptions for legal, accounting and telecommunication services. The Senate’s 27-6 Saturday vote backs one of Gov. Jim Justice’s proposals… Read More
Debuting Tonight…. Our Town: Jackson
WOUB’s Our Town series featuring Jackson will air tonight on WOUB HD at 8:00 p.m. and again at 9:30 p.m. Produced by WOUB Public Media, the documentary series visits towns large and small to uncover their histories, highlight their unique contributions to the region and explore their futures. Previous episodes featured Lancaster, the Ohio River town of Pomeroy… Read More
ARTS/West Offering Spring 2017 Cat’s Pajamas March 30 – April 1
The Cat’s Pajamas Clothing Exchange is a biannual fundraiser for ARTS/West, a non-profit arts organization. During the exchange days, March 30 through – April 1, a massive amount of clothing will be available in the ARTS/West performance space. Those who donate clothing early will receive a “golden ticket” that allows unlimited clothing items. If clothing… Read More
Stuart’s Hosting Prose and Poetry Reading This Friday
Stuart’s Opera House in Nelsonville is hosting two events for Final Fridays on the Square this Friday, March 31. Stuart’s will host a Prose and Poetry Reading featuring Poet in Residence Wendy McVicker and participants in our Creative Writing Class from 6 p.m.-7:30 pm with a reception to follow. Stuart’s will also be leading hard… Read More
Southeast Ohioans Still Fearful of Obamacare Replacement Plan
By: Brooke Davis
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ATHENS, Ohio – Local healthcare advocates and area residents said they continue to be concerned that the Affordable Care Act/Medicaid will be replaced by President Trump’s American Health Care Act, even after the president’s bill was pulled Friday before a vote could be taken. The cause of concern is that the American Health Care Act… Read More
West Virginia Department Accepting Home Heating Applications
By: Associated Press
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – West Virginia’s Department of Health and Human Resources says it will accept applications for emergency low-income energy assistance starting Monday until funds are exhausted. The federally funded program helps eligible residents who have a termination notice in paying home heating bills. According to the department, residents whose primary heat source is… Read More
West Virginia Jails Photocopy Mail And Destroy Originals
By: Associated Press
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – West Virginia authorities say the regional jail system has revamped its inmate mail policy so inmates receive photocopies of all mail from family friends and businesses and the originals are shredded. According to the Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety, the state’s prisons are poised to do the same as… Read More
Ohio Imposes 3-Foot Rule On Motorists When Passing Cyclists
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Ohio motorists are now required to provide at least three feet of clearance when passing bicycles. The Plain Dealer reports a law that took effect this past week expands on efforts by municipalities that had already imposed the three-foot passing rule. The new law that cleared the state Legislature in December… Read More
Ohio Passes First Anti-Bestiality Law; Violators Could Face Jail
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – It’s now illegal for people in Ohio to engage in sexual conduct or related acts with animals. The state didn’t have anti-bestiality laws until the change took effect last week. The Dayton Daily News reports the measure gained enough votes to pass in December when it was incorporated into a bill… Read More