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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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