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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
By: David Schaper | NPR
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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
By: Jennifer Ludden | NPR
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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
By: Associated Press
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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
By: Laura Sydell | NPR
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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
By: Emily Votaw
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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
By: Associated Press
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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
By: Reagan McCurley
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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
By: Micah Upshaw
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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
By: Michelle Michael
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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
By: Associated Press
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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
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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
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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
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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