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Ohio Football Prepares for Road Matchup Against Purdue
The Ohio Bobcats still have a lot to prove after their week one drubbing of the Hampton Pirates. Luckily for them, a nationally televised game against a Power 5 school… Read More
OU’s President Responds to U.S. Department of Education’s Title IX Announcement
Ohio University President Duane Nellis says the U.S. Department of Education’s new plan to evaluate federal regulation of campus sexual assault will not change the way his administration approaches the… Read More
Talking Music With the Mighty Marcus King
The incredibly young Marcus King has been playing blues music since he was a kid, largely with his father and fellow bluesman, Marvin King. It was at the age of… Read More
WVU Panelists Urge Extension of Child Health Program
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) – Former policymakers, academics, medical professionals and advocates say the 20-year-old Children’s Health Insurance Plan, whose federal funding expires next month, has been instrumental in extending health… Read More
Paul Thorn with Apple and the Moon to Perform at Ohio University Lancaster
The Covered Bridge Music Series is pleased to present a live music performance by Paul Thorn starting at 8 p.m., Saturday September 30, 2017 at Ohio University Lancaster. This will be an outdoor show… Read More
Angela Perley and the Howlin’ Moons Headed to Jackie O’s Taproom
In the midst of a widespread U.S. tour, local act Angela Perley and the Howlin’ Moons will return to Athens Saturday, September 9 to rock an outdoor show at Jackie… Read More
Library Love : Late Summer 2017
On this episode, host Becca Lachman is joined by fellow Athens County Public Libraries staff members Nick Tepe, Liz Hill, and Deborah Parsons to talk about library fall programs and… Read More
Ohio Court Won’t Delay Execution of Condemned Killer of 2
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – The Ohio Supreme Court has rejected the request of a condemned killer to delay next week’s execution while he pursues an appeal. Death row inmate Gary… Read More
Kentucky State Parks Offers Discount for Florida Residents
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) – Kentucky State Parks is offering a discount to Florida residents fleeing Hurricane Irma. State officials say anyone with a Florida driver’s license can get a 25… Read More
Waiting For A Plan: No Action On Opioid Crisis Nearly A Month After Trump’s “Emergency”
It’s been nearly one month since President Trump told a group of reporters he was declaring the opioid crisis a national emergency. “The opioid crisis is an emergency, and I… Read More
Ohio Reports 1st Death From West Nile Virus For 2017
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – The state has reported Ohio’s first death from the West Nile virus this year. The Department of Health said Wednesday the victim was a 74-year-old man… Read More
Anthem Will Sell Insurance In Fewer Kentucky Counties
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) – Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield says it will not sell health insurance plans statewide, leaving just one insurance provider for each county on Kentucky’s health… Read More
At Town Hall, West Virginia Gov. Urges Highway Bond Support
BECKLEY, W.Va. (AP) – West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice has urged voters to support a roads referendum during a town hall meeting in Beckley. Residents will vote Oct. 7 on… Read More
Ohio Troopers Report 24 Crash Deaths Over Labor Day Weekend
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – The State Highway Patrol says two dozen people died in crashes around Ohio during the long Labor Day weekend. Troopers report at least 22 crashes resulting… Read More