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Former Coal CEO Blankenship Released From Prison
By: Ashton Marra | WVPB
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Former Massey Energy CEO Don Blankenship is scheduled to be released from an Arizona halfway house on Wednesday after serving a year in federal prison. Blankenship was found guilty of… Read More
2017 Ratha Con Set For May 13 at Athens Community Center
By: Emily Votaw
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Whether it’s Star Trek, Star Wars, J.R.R. Tolkien’s works or various tabletop games, to celebrate one’s pop culture interests is a surefire way to connect with those with similar passions…. Read More
Alleged Serial Sex Offender Appears In Court, May Face More Charges
By: Susan Tebben
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An Athens man accused of perpetrating multiple rapes and crimes within the city may face more charges, authorities said on Tuesday. Shawn J. Lawson, Jr., 26, of Hawks Nest Road… Read More
Supporters of Largest Ohio Online School Rally at Statehouse
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Hundreds of supporters of Ohio’s largest online charter school rallied at the Statehouse to let state officials know they’re happy with the education it provides. The… Read More
3 Arrested After String of Pharmacy Robberies in Ohio
By: Associated Press
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MIDDLETOWN, Ohio (AP) – Authorities have arrested three people following a string of robberies at pharmacies in southwestern and central Ohio. Federal authorities say thieves over the past seven months… Read More
Ohioans Dispose of Over 16 Tons of Prescription Drugs
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – State and local officials say Ohioans properly disposed of more than 16 tons of prescription drugs in the most recent National Drug Take Back Day. Ohio… Read More
Concealed Weapons Allowed at One Ohio College
By: Associated Press
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CEDARVILLE, Ohio (AP) – Trustees at a small university in Ohio have approved allowing faculty and staff with permits to carry concealed weapons on campus. Cedarville University will become the… Read More
U.S. House Health Care Bill Could Cost Ohio Millions For Medicaid
By: Associated Press
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WASHINGTON (AP) – The health care bill repealing much of the Affordable Care Act passed by the U.S. House could cost Ohio millions in Medicaid funding. The Medicaid School Program… Read More