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AEP, Ohio Strike Public Recreation Land Deal
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Ohio’s natural resources director says the state has struck a deal with American Electric Power that could lead to the state’s most significant public recreation expansion… Read More
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Kenny G to Grace Ohio University In March
The most celebrated instrumental musician of the modern era, Kenny G, will perform in Ohio University’s Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium Friday, March 23 at 7:30 p.m. With global sales totaling… Read More
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Gavin DeGraw Athens Performance Tickets On Sale August 10-11
Gavin DeGraw is headed to perform at the Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium Saturday, October 21 at 8 p.m. as a part of his 2017 RAW tour. Gavin DeGraw is a… Read More
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Officials: State Fair Attendance Down After Deadly Accident
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Officials say a deadly thrill ride accident on the opening day of this year’s Ohio State Fair contributed to a significant drop in attendance. Officials said… Read More
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Glorious Hodgepodge of Metal and Punk Headed to Casa August 11-12
By: Emily Votaw
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Punk rock and metal might be two of the most diverse popular genres of music – from Norwegian black metal to crust punk to speed metal to grindcore to neoclassical… Read More
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County Democratic Chairman Resigns Following Justice Switch
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – A Democratic Party executive committee chairman from Greenbrier County has resigned following Gov. Jim Justice’s flip from Democrat to Republican. Paul Moya has resigned, telling the… Read More
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County Board of Education Proposes E-Cigarette Ban
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – A West Virginia board of education is listening to public comments on a policy revision that would ban e-cigarettes and all substances containing nicotine from property… Read More
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Bounty on the Bricks Slated for August 12
By: Emily Votaw
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Bounty on the Bricks is an annual community party that raises funds for the Southeast Ohio Food Bank through a gourmet dinner presented on the iconic brickwork of Court Street… Read More
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Virtual Reality News is Here and More is Coming says VR Expert
USA Today, in partnership with YouTube, delivers a weekly virtual reality newscast called VRtually There, produced by VR veteran Robert Padavick. It is the first native VR series, says Padavick… Read More