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City Council’s Resolution On School Facilities Plan Postponed
By: Susan Tebben
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ATHENS — Some members of Athens City Council attempted to make a statement about the as-yet incomplete city school district’s facilities plan’s “impact,” but saw the resolution postponed indefinitely. Councilwoman… Read More

The Durrells in Corfu, Season 2 | MASTERPIECE | Coming October 15
The Durrells found bliss. So will you. The Durrells in Corfu, Season 2 Starring Keeley Hawes in an all-new season on MASTERPIECE Sundays, October 15 – November 19, 2017 on… Read More

‘The Simon and Garfunkel Story’ Headed to OU Oct. 4
By: Emily Votaw
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There are few duos more iconic than Simon and Garfunkel. Not only a huge part of the folk-pop boom of the ‘60s, the group’s slim but ultimately incredibly powerful discography… Read More

GREAT PERFORMANCES | October 13
GRAMMY Salute To Music Legends 2017™ Honoring Shirley Caesar, Ahmad Jamal, Charley Pride, Jimmie Rodgers, Nina Simone, Sly Stone, And The Velvet Underground To Air On PBS’ Great Performances Friday,… Read More

‘Pizzagate’ Figures Defended by GOP’s Mandel Started Super PAC
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Two right-wing activists that Ohio Republican Josh Mandel defended this summer against labeling by an anti-hate group have launched a super PAC backing his bid for… Read More


Cincinnati Police Union Leader: Force Addicts Into Treatment
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CINCINNATI (AP) – The leader of the Cincinnati police union says those who heavily misuse opioids endanger officers and should be forced into treatment. Sgt. Dan Hils is speaking out… Read More

Nelsonville Robbery Suspect Apprehended
By: Susan Tebben
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NELSONVILLE — The suspect in a bank robbery that caused the lockdown of Nelsonville schools on Monday has been apprehended, according to officials. Kyle Alexander Jones was arrested on two… Read More

Quit Saying “If only”
By: Beverly Jones
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“If only I’d done more networking, I’d be able to find a new job.” “If only they’d stop bothering me with trivial meetings, I could finish this project.” “If only… Read More

High Court Won’t Hear Appeal By Condemned Man Who Killed Cop
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CLEVELAND (AP) – The U.S. Supreme Court won’t review the murder conviction of a man sentenced to death for killing a Cleveland police officer. Cleveland.com reports that the case of… Read More

West Virginia Hunting Seasons For Small Game To Start
By: Associated Press
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SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – West Virginia wildlife authorities are reminding hunters that the seasons for ruffed grouse and raccoons begin Oct. 14. Hunting for cottontail rabbits, snowshoe hare, bobwhite… Read More

West Virginia Accepting Applications For Spay-Neuter Grants
By: Associated Press
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – The West Virginia Department of Agriculture is accepting grant applications for a county-level program to spay and neuter pets. The department says in a news release… Read More

Kentucky Officials Readying For Fall Wildfire Season
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) – The Kentucky Division of Forestry is preparing for fall wildfire season. Each year, there are about 1,500 wildfires in the state, based on a 10-year average…. Read More