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West Virginia Leades Reach Deal to End Strike
West Virginia’s teachers are applauding the unanimous Senate approval of a 5 percent raise in pay for teachers and troopers, in a deal to end a nine-day walkout that closed… Read More
West Virginia to Depose Top Pharma Execs in Opioid Lawsuit
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – Lawyers representing West Virginia in its lawsuit over the state’s opioid epidemic will depose top executives at the largest prescription drug distributor in the U.S. in… Read More
How to be Happy at Work
The most recent of bestselling author Dan Buettner’s insightful “Blue Zone” books shares lessons from healthy and thriving people around the world. In “The Blue Zones of Happiness,” Buettner summarizes… Read More
Uptown Dog T-Shirts to Combine with 10 West Clothing Company
ATHENS, Ohio — Athens residents will notice a change in scenery on West Union Street by the middle of March. Uptown Dog T-Shirts and 10 West Clothing Co. will be… Read More
Stuart’s Hosts Concert with Amanda Anne Platt of The Honeycutters
Stuart’s Opera House in Nelsonville, Ohio hosts an evening of music with singer-songwriter Amanda Anne Platt of The Honeycutters on Saturday, March 10 at 8 p.m. in our brand new… Read More
Zanesville Community Theatre Receives $250,000 Grant
Zanesville Community Theatre (ZCT) is pleased to announce that through the efforts of State Senator Troy Balderson, the theatre has been awarded a $250,000 grant for the project titled “Zanesville… Read More
What’s In a Name?
You have probably read my name above this article. Since my parents decided upon a typical American first name, for the first time in my life, no one has problems… Read More
Unni Boksasp Ensemble to Perform at Peoples Bank Theater April 28
The Unni Boksasp Ensemble, a musical group from Norway, will visit Marietta as part of Arts Midwest World Fest. Unni Boksasp is a warm and imaginative singer who draws you… Read More
‘Our Town: Athens’ Debuts on WOUB-TV, Monday, March 26 at 8
Our Town: Athens explores the long, rich history of Athens, as told through the lens of numerous interviews and tons of fascinating historic photographs and footage. The production is crafted… Read More
Ohio Women’s Basketball Coach Boldon Hits 100
Ohio University Women’s Basketball tipped off their post season play against the Akron Lady Zips with a 85-73 win in the first round of the MAC Tournament. But, this victory wasn’t… Read More
DOJ Will Share Rx Painkiller Data For Opioid Lawsuit Talks
CLEVELAND (AP) – The U.S. Department of Justice has agreed to share some federal data about prescription painkiller sales to help with settlement talks between local governments and drug companies… Read More
Kentucky Lawmakers Begin Review Of Medical Marijuana Bill
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) – Supporters of legalizing medical marijuana in Kentucky have promoted its potential as an alternative to opioid painkillers in making their case to a legislative committee. The… Read More
GOP’s Kasich Says Last State Of The State Speech Will Be Odd
WESTERVILLE, Ohio (AP) – Ohio Gov. John Kasich says listeners can expect a “very odd” final State of the State speech from him. The term-limited Republican delivers the address Tuesday… Read More
West Virginia Legislators Eye Measures To End Teacher Strike
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – West Virginia legislators plan to meet Tuesday to weigh some possible compromise aimed at ending the strike by West Virginia teachers now entering its ninth day…. Read More
Columbus Crew Owner, MLS Review Ohio Suit Over Possible Move
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Major League Soccer and the owner of the Columbus Crew say they’re reviewing a lawsuit that Ohio’s attorney general and the city of Columbus filed to… Read More