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City Councilman Pushes for APD Body Cameras
By: Micaela MarshallBy: Micaela Marshall
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The conversation of whether or not to allow Athens Police officers to wear body cameras is in the proposal stages at City Council. This comes after a push from Managing… Read More
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On Strike: Migrant Workers On Visa Program Claim Unfair Pay
By: Benny Becker | Ohio Valley ReSource
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Workers on a tobacco farm in Garrard County, Kentucky, are entering the third week of a strike over claims that they have not received the pay guaranteed by a federal… Read More
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OU Grad Publishes First Children’s Book
By: Emily Votaw
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We all remember parts of our childhood. Besides recollecting how a peanut butter and jelly sandwich tasted (slightly moist from a morning spent in a Rugrats plastic lunchbox nestled in… Read More
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Survey Finds Problem Gamblers in Ohio Doubled After Casinos
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – A survey says the percentage of Ohioans deemed problem gamblers has doubled since the implementation of racinos and casinos four years ago. The Ohio Gambling Survey… Read More
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LFC Presents 16th Annual Performance of ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’
By: Natalie Colarossi
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The Lost Flamingo Company (LFC) will be presenting its 16th annual performance and screening of the 1970’s cult-classic film, The Rocky Horror Picture Show Oct. 19 through Oct. 21 at The… Read More
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Ohio Launches Tech Challenge Aimed at Opioid Crisis
By: Associated Press
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DUBLIN, Ohio (AP) – Ohio has launched its $8 million effort to attract ideas for using technology to solve the national opioid addiction crisis. The state is pitching the Ohio… Read More
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Columbus-Area Auditor Exits GOP Race For Ohio Treasurer
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – The county auditor in Columbus says he’s exiting the race for Ohio treasurer, the second departure from statewide races by a Republican in two days. Franklin… Read More
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Kentucky Sets Record For Degrees, Credentials Awarded
By: Associated Press
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) – Kentucky’s public and independent colleges and universities conferred a record 70,146 degrees and credentials during the 2016-17 academic year. The state Council on Postsecondary Education says… Read More
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West Virginia AG Says Election Pamphlet Law Unconstitutional
By: Associated Press
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey says a state law prohibiting anonymous election pamphlets is unconstitutional. Morrisey issued the opinion Tuesday in response to a request… Read More
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Ohio Leaders Want To Deliver On Amazon HQ Bids
By: Associated Press
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CINCINNATI (AP) – From hurricane-free weather to cool new brew houses, Ohio leaders are promising Amazon they can deliver what the e-commerce giant would like for its second headquarters. Ohio… Read More