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Stuart’s Welcomes Anna & Elizabeth April 12
Stuart’s Opera House in Nelsonville, Ohio welcomes visionary folk duo Anna & Elizabeth on Thursday, April 12 at 8 p.m. and tickets are on sale now! Anna & Elizabeth has… Read More
Airlines Improved Performance Last Year, Report Shows
But cramped seats, cutbacks on freebies and extra fees weren’t measured in the report and are wearing on airline travelers.
Trump Touts Pruitt’s ‘Great Job,’ But EPA Rollbacks Have A Long Road Ahead
Embattled EPA chief Scott Pruitt has moved to reverse or weaken dozens of environmental measures. But many face a slow regulatory process, and may yet be undone.
Cases of Bleeding Spur Ohio Advisory on Synthetic Marijuana
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – State officials are warning Ohio health care providers that synthetic marijuana possibly contaminated with a substance used as rat poison is linked to cases of severe… Read More
As Views Of Tech Turn Negative, Remorse Comes To Silicon Valley
News about smartphone addiction, false stories and election interference have some tech executives regretful about what they’ve created. Some in the industry are turning to fixing the problems.
Little Cities Council Host the 13th Tour de Forest April 21
Join us for the 13th Annual Little Cities Tour de Forest Benefit Bicycle Ride on Saturday morning, April 21, 2018 beginning and ending at Hocking College Student Center in Nelsonville…. Read More
AIFVF Opens With Regionally Focused “Farmsteaders” April 9
Farmsteaders is a meditative look at contemporary rural America, told through the lens of a love story that takes place on Gallipolis’ Laurel Valley Creamery. The film, directed by Shaena Mallett,… Read More
State Court Rules Gov. Jim Justice’s Firms Didn’t Soil Water
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – The West Virginia Supreme Court says two of Gov. Jim Justice’s coal companies weren’t responsible for contaminating the wells of more than a dozen families. The… Read More
International Street Fair-Goers Share Food and Culture
Hundreds of people from across the globe gathered Saturday at the annual International Street Fair, the final gathering of International Week at Ohio University. The fair kicked off with a parade… Read More
Ohio University Track and Field Wins First Home Meet
Ohio University’s track and field team celebrated its first home game by winning the Cherry Blossom Invitational on Saturday. Bobcats pushed through the chilly weather Despite the cold, the Bobcats… Read More
Nelsonville Music Festival to Host FREE AIFVF After Parties April 9-15
2018 Athens International Film & Video After-Parties (Sponsored by The Nelsonville Music Festival) – ALL FREE! Monday, April 9, 9 p.m. Jackie O’s, 23-24 W Union St. Daniel Bachman (Fredericksburg… Read More
Early Warnings in Athens Reduce Effects from Flooding
Last week’s heavy rainfall submerged parts of East State and West State Streets on Thursday, affecting both local businesses and residents. However, the damage-control process began even before the water… Read More
Second Spoken & Heard Event to Focus on Stories of Mental Health
The Dairy Barn Arts Center is pleased to announce the second in the series of Spoken & Heard events: “The Path Not Chosen: Stories of Mental Health,” Thursday evening, April… Read More
LancasterChorale to Spotlight Music of Jonathan Dove April 21-22
LancasterChorale, central Ohio’s premier professional chamber choir, will close its 2017-18 season with “The Seven Stars: Music of Jonathan Dove” on Saturday, April 21, and Sunday, April 22. The performances… Read More
Third Annual Ampersand Festival Slated for April 9 at 7:30 p.m.
The Ohio University School of Music is pleased to announce the Ampersand Festival 2018, a concert presented by the Wind Symphony on Monday, April 9 at 7:30 p.m. at Templeton-Blackburn… Read More
Final Day To Register For Ohio’s May Primary
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Monday is the last day to register for Ohio’s May primary. The secretary of state says voters will have the chance to weigh in on a… Read More
Utility To Apply Herbicides From Helicopter In West Virginia
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – Appalachian Power says it will begin applying herbicides by helicopter later this spring in order to maintain rights of way for some power lines. Utility forester… Read More
Confederacy Exhibit Displayed At Cincinnati’s Freedom Center
CINCINNATI (AP) – Cincinnati has two new museum exhibits on the history and currency of the Confederacy. “Confederate Currency: The Color of Money” and “Confederate Memory: Symbols, Controversy & Legacy”… Read More
Democratic Governor Hopefuls To Debate As Ohio Voting Begins
CINCINNATI (AP) – Ohio’s governor races have been heating up as early voting begins and the candidates begin the stretch drive to the May 8 primary. Voter registration for the… Read More