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Guernsey County Voters Weigh In On Several Levies During Primary Election
By: Aaron Payne
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CAMBRIDGE, Ohio — Voters in Guernsey County weighed in on several levies during Tuesday’s Primary Election. The East Muskingum Local School District 1.3 Mills levy was approved by Guernsey County… Read More

Unofficial Primary Election Results for Local Races in Muskingum County
Unofficial primary election results for local races in Muskingum County are in. Voters in the East Muskingum Local School District approved a 1.3 mill 5-year renewal levy, 1,225 to 619…. Read More

Unofficial Primary Election Results for Local Races in Jackson County
Unofficial primary election results for local races in Jackson County are in. Jon Hensler won in the Republican primary race for Jackson County Commissioner. Hensler received 2,315 votes compared to… Read More

Meigs Jail Levy Fails Again
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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POMEROY — A second attempt to bring in money for a brand new Meigs County Jail has been rejected by voters. In unofficial vote totals from Tuesday night, a bond… Read More

Unofficial Primary Election Results for Local Races in Jefferson County
Unofficial election results are in for local races in Jefferson County. Votes approved the Indian Creek Schools levy with 2,865 votes for and 2,569 votes against. The Empire Village 5-mill… Read More

Ohio Primary Results
By: Julie Carr Smyth | AP Statehouse Correspondent
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Find LOCAL AND REGIONAL RACES HERE COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Republican Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine, one of the state’s best-known politicians, and Democrat Richard Cordray, who headed the federal consumer… Read More

Alexander Plays The Waiting Game After Election Night
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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For full results on state and regional races, check out WOUB’s Full Election Coverage. ALBANY — After three previous attempts failed, the Alexander School Districts operating levy came closer to… Read More

Kentucky Governor Calls State Judge ‘Incompetent Hack’
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) – Kentucky’s Republican governor says a judge who ruled against him is an incompetent hack. Multiple media outlets report Gov. Matt Bevin criticized Franklin County Circuit Judge… Read More

House Committee Questions Opioid Distributors About Flood Of Pain Pills
By: Aaron Payne | Ohio Valley ReSource
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Legislators grilled representatives from five major opioid distributors Tuesday on how painkillers flooded West Virginia under their watch. The House Committee on Energy and Commerce hearing came as part of an investigation… Read More

Missing Man Found Dead In Scioto County
According to a press release from the Scioto County Sheriff’s office, the body of a man reported missing has been found in Wheelersburg. On Monday, May 7, the Scioto County… Read More

Court Hears Arguments in West Virginia Water Cleanup Case
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RICHMOND, Va. (AP) – Environmental groups have asked a federal appeals court to uphold a judge’s finding that West Virginia has shirked its responsibility to write plans to clean up… Read More

Tuesday’s Primaries: Spotlight On GOP Senate Battles In West Virginia And Indiana
By: Jessica Taylor | NPR
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An ugly West Virginia contest features controversial coal executive Don Blankenship. President Trump said he could jeopardize a key GOP Senate target. Ohio Democrats have a big contest for governor.

Ohio Elections Chief: No Major Voting Problems So Far
By: Associated Press
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The secretary of state’s office says no major problems were reported early Tuesday as Ohioans cast ballots in a primary election that includes picking Republican and Democratic nominees for governor…. Read More

Report: Employers Hiring Fewer College Graduates in 2018
By: Ashton Marra | StateImpact Ohio
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Across Ohio, colleges and universities are celebrating their spring commencements this month, with some like Ohio State University celebrating the largest graduating classes in their history, but a report from… Read More

Ousted U of L President Wants Foundation He Allegedly Depleted To Pay Legal Fees
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) – The former president of the University of Louisville wants the school’s investment arm he’s accused of mishandling to cover his legal expenses in its lawsuit. The… Read More

Ohio Primary Races A Look To The Future
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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Tuesday’s primary results will determine the people who will represent the major political parties in this fall’s races for governor, Congress, the state legislature and for the Republicans – U.S…. Read More

Episode 121 : Jitka Nelson, 2017 Indiana Teacher of the Year
Teaching Matters is excited to announce a special series of podcasts with award-winning teachers who will share their personal stories about teaching excellence. The second program in this series is… Read More