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Proposed Ordinance to Free Up More Parking Spaces Uptown, Food Truck Vendors Apprehensive
By: Jordan Kelley
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ATHENS, Ohio — The Athens City Council is considering proposed changes to street vendor licensing. City Council Member Pat McGee introduced an ordinance to amend City Code that would decrease… Read More
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Food, Housing Insecurity May Be Keeping College Students From Graduating
By: Selena Simmons-Duffin | Laurel Dalrymple | NPR
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A new survey finds that many students at universities and community colleges are struggling to pay for basic needs — and that’s hampering their ability to learn and complete their degrees.
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West Virginia AG Says Bank Settles Debt Collection Case
By: Associated Press
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – Attorney General Patrick Morrisey says 323 West Virginia consumers are entitled to $1.5 million in a debt collection settlement with a Virginia bank. Morrisey says in… Read More
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Unclaimed Property Returns at record pace in West Virginia
By: Associated Press
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – West Virginia Treasurer John Perdue says the state is returning unclaimed property at a record pace. According to media reports, Perdue says in a news release… Read More
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Utility Says Power Plants Will Stay Open During Bankruptcy
By: Associated Press
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AKRON, Ohio (AP) – Attorneys for FirstEnergy Solutions say the company’s coal and nuclear power plants will keep producing electricity while the company undergoes reorganization under bankruptcy. The FirstEnergy Corp…. Read More
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Alexander Lady Spartans Have Bright Future Despite Losing Haning
By: Rebekah Markovitz
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The Alexander Lady Spartans placed second in the TVC-Ohio this year, but there is a strong chance they could repeat the success of the 2016-2017 school year. Then, Alexander was first… Read More
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The Future of Ohio University’s South Green
By: Kaitlin Kulich
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Ohio University is planning to renovate and possibly rebuild parts of South Green in 2019 as a part of its continual updating of the Housing Development Planning Strategy. The renovation would… Read More
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Tornadoes Suspected In Damage Across Ohio
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GROVE CITY, Ohio (AP) – Strong winds possibly from tornadoes have knocked down utility poles and wires and damaged buildings across parts of Ohio. Much of western and central Ohio… Read More
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Kentucky Ag Commissioner Touts Hemp Program’s Impact
By: Associated Press
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) – Kentucky’s agriculture commissioner says a preliminary review of the state’s experimental hemp program shows it had a multi-million-dollar economic impact. Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles says the… Read More
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Coroner Tracks Huge Spike In Columbus Area Overdose Deaths
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – The coroner serving the greater Columbus area says overdose deaths blamed largely on opioids soared again last year. Franklin County Coroner Dr. Anahi Ortiz said Tuesday… Read More
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MLK’s First Cousin To Mark Assassination Anniversary In Ohio
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – A first cousin of Martin Luther King Jr. is among speakers marking the 50th anniversary of the civil rights leader’s assassination at the Ohio Statehouse. The… Read More
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Artificial Intelligence: Is it Biased in Law Enforcement & Court Usage?
Artificial Intelligence quickly is becoming a greater part of our lives. Algorithms already trace our digital footprints and routinely send us targeted advertising and social media content compatible with our… Read More