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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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Tornadoes Suspected In Damage Across Ohio
By: Associated Press
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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

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

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

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

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