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Addiction U: Schools Form Research Consortium On Opioid Epidemic
By: Aaron Payne | Ohio Valley ReSource
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At a conference last year on the region’s opioid crisis, journalist Sam Quinones presented a call to action to Northern Kentucky University. Quinones is author of the influential book on… Read More
Striking Migrant Farm Workers Win Settlement
By: Benny Becker | Ohio Valley ReSource
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After about three weeks on strike, a group of migrant workers employed at a tobacco farm in Gerrard County, Kentucky have reached a settlement with the farm’s owner. The workers came… Read More
From Religion to ‘Rumours’: How Sharon Udoh Became Counterfeit Madison
By: Natalie Colarossi
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Sharon Udoh grew up playing music for God. For over 10 years her voice and piano echoed softly off church walls in a form of spiritual connection. Her hands would… Read More
WOUB-HD to Broadcast ‘Real Rail Adventures: Swiss Winter Magic’ Nov. 16
By: Emily Votaw
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There are few things as stunning as the endless, mirroring landscapes of snow that make up a portion of Switzerland throughout the winter months. Earlier this year, Athens’ own Jeff… Read More
Group Protest Ohio Drug Distributor’s Role in Opioid Crisis
By: Associated Press
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DUBLIN, Ohio (AP) – Protesters carrying signs with photos of people who’ve died from opioid overdoses gathered outside drug distributor Cardinal Health’s annual shareholders meeting in Ohio. The Teamsters labor… Read More
West Virginia Technical Students to Work on State Parks
By: Associated Press
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – West Virginia education and parks officials have signed a compact authorizing the state high schools’ career and technical education students to design and carry out projects… Read More
Officials: Warehouse Fire Could Cost County $1.5M
By: Associated Press
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PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (AP) – County officials say the cost of the response to a warehouse fire in West Virginia is already more than $1 million. The Parkersburg News and Sentinel… Read More
Ex-School Leader Who’s Banned from District Elected to Board
By: Associated Press
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TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) – A former Ohio school superintendent who resigned amid an investigation and was later banned from district property has been elected to its school board. Voters in… Read More
Issue 2 Fails at Polls
By: Lily Bradley
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Ohioans rejected state Issue 2 or the Drug Price Relief Act. The initiative, aimed at managing drug prices for residents across the state, was rejected by nearly 80 percent of… Read More
Alexander School Levy Fails for Third Time
By: Josh Gregory
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A proposed operating levy for Alexander Local Schools has failed for the third consecutive time with an unofficial count of 64% percent against, and 36% for in the 2017 November election…. Read More
Meigs County Jail Levy Fails
By: Bethany Greenman, Micaela Marshall
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After 121 years, the Meigs County Sheriff’s Office and jail will remain as is. The results are in and 3,189 voted against and 2,417 voted for the Meigs Co. Criminal… Read More
TACO Tuesday – The Athens Cannabis Ordinance Passes
Unofficial voting results are in showing The Athens Cannabis Ordinance (TACO) passed easily in Athens. TACO will depenalize and reduce fines for misdemeanor marijuana crimes to $0. TACO tallied 2,000 (76.98%)… Read More
Unofficial Results Are In For Noble County
Noble County citizens voted to induct Isaac Antill, Michael Postlethwait, John Saling and Marchy Welsh to the Caldwell Village Council. Noble County residents voted to induct Edward McKee and Kevin… Read More
Federal Hocking School Board Fills Three Open Seats
By: Chelsea Sick
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Three empty seats are now filled on the Federal Hocking School Board. Kerry Sheridan-Boyd and Sara Brumfield took the lead on election night. Sheridan-Boyd earned 1,045 votes with 29% of… Read More
West Virginia Wesleyan Cutting Workforce By 27 People
BUCKHANNON, W.Va. (AP) – West Virginia Wesleyan College is cutting its workforce by 27 people. College President Joel Thierstein told The Charleston Gazette-Mail that 15 at-will employees were let go… Read More
Divided Ohio Was United On 2017 Statewide Ballot Issues
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Ohio voters threw fractious politics aside Tuesday and aligned in staggering percentages to defeat a drug pricing measure and to approve protections for crime victims’ rights…. Read More
Ohio College And Seminary Reunite After Almost 60 Years
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – A small Ohio college and a nearby seminary are reuniting after nearly 60 years of separation. Capital University in Bexley in suburban Columbus has announced the… Read More
Ohio Has 35,000 Pounds Of Prescription Drugs Safely Disposed
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Officials say Ohioans turned in more than 35,000 pounds (15,876 kilograms) of unused, expired or unwanted prescription drugs last month during the most recent National Prescription… Read More
Science TV is Exploding on North Carolina Public Television Due to Frank Graff
North Carolina Science Now is a statewide public television series that also is multimedia. It explains scientific discoveries, research, and principles using ordinary language that is understandable. Not only are… Read More
Issue 1 Passes, Addition to VINE System
ATHENS, Ohio -A law that originated in California after a young woman was killed made its way onto the November ballot in Ohio – Otherwise known as Marsys law. Marsys… Read More
Unofficial Election Results for Washington County
By: Michah Upshaw
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Washington County citizens voted to Janet Welch, a democrat, to the Washington County Municipal Court. Washington County residents voted Susan Abdella, Judy Drake, and Donna Miller to Belpre City Council…. Read More
Unofficial Election Results for Monroe County.
By: Michah Upshaw
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Village of Graysville residents renewed a 3-mills Current Expenses tax levy 17-4. Village of Jerusalem voters renewed a 5-mills Operating Expenses tax levy 25-10. Village of Lewisville citizens renewed a… Read More
Unofficial Election Results for Meigs County
By: Weiler Harmon
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Chester Township residents voted for a 2 Mills Fire Protection Levy 514 to 205. Columbia Township residents voted for a 1.2 Mills Road Maintenance Levy by a count of 250… Read More
WOUB’s Election Coverage Has Digital-First Focus
By: Abby Grisez
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Emerging journalists at WOUB Public Media took a digital-first approach with this year’s election coverage. Along with creating video stories to air on Newswatch, student reporters also produced web pieces… Read More
Unofficial Election Results for Muskingum County
By: Kendra Hoover
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Adams Township voters renewed a 1-mill Fire and EMS levy 67-20. Cass Township residents voted to continue a 1-mill Fire and EMS levy 247-182. Clay Township voters renewed a 0.75-mill… Read More