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Teachers, Battle for Congress Highlight Kentucky Primaries
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WINCHESTER, Ky. (AP) – Kentucky voters are preparing to go to the polls in a series of primary elections that will test the reach of teachers’ political power and set the stage for a key congressional race that could determine which party controls Washington in the second half of President Donald Trump’s first term. In… Read More

Race To Replace Ohio Speaker Who Resigned Hits Another Snag
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Efforts to replace the Ohio House speaker who resigned last month amid questions by the FBI surrounding his activities have hit another snag. A vote on Republican Cliff Rosenberger’s interim replacement is scheduled Tuesday, but House Democrats are challenging that as improper because the session was added by the chamber’s acting… Read More

Ohio Police Help Man Who Was Being Followed Home By A Pig
The North Ridgeville Police Department received a call early Saturday morning from what they thought was an “obviously drunk guy.” Turns out, the pig just wanted to be petted.

Public Employee Insurance Task Force IDs 3 Common Concerns
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – A task force focusing on issues surrounding the West Virginia Public Employee Insurance Agency has found accessibility, affordability and predictability are areas of concern. The Charleston Gazette-Mail reported Sunday that member Helen Matheny recently presented the group’s findings from a series of public hearings to lawmakers. The task force was made… Read More

NMF ’18: Talking Rebellion, Kindness, and Michael Hurley With Halli Anderson of River Whyless
By: Emily Votaw
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“Kindness: a Rebel” is the forthcoming June 8, 2018 release from Americana outfit River Whyless. The record is quietly rebellious, much like the group, who has been working on their craft for about six years, mostly in the lush creative hub of Ashville, North Carolina. The outfit has performed with the likes of Graham Nash,… Read More

Top Ohio Wines Are Recognized by State Agriculture Director
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REYNOLDSBURG, Ohio (AP) – The Ohio agriculture director has honored the state’s top wines as evaluated by a panel of judges in an annual event. Agriculture Director David Daniels announced the Director’s Choice recipients last week at a Statehouse event for retailers, distributors, restaurateurs and winery owners. The judges evaluated nearly 20 wines. The recipients… Read More

Goodyear’s Latest New Technology Airship Nearing Completion
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AKRON, Ohio (AP) – Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company officials say its third and final new technology airship could be ready for its maiden flight in late June. The Akron Beacon Journal reports the gondola that carries crew and passengers was placed beneath the semi-rigid airship on Friday inside the Wingfoot Lake blimp hangar in… Read More

Database Will Give Ohio Police Info On People With Disabilities
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – A new database will alert Ohio law enforcement officers about motorists and passengers with communication disabilities who could be mistaken for someone impaired or a threat. The Blade reports the Legislature approved creating the database at the urging of Jenny Hughes, of Walbridge, in northwestern Ohio. Hughes’ oldest son is 24,… Read More

Audit Looks Further Into West Virginia Supreme Court Travel
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – An audit has looked further into West Virginia Supreme Court employees’ travel expenses. The audit was released Sunday during legislative interim meetings in Charleston. It found Justice Robin Davis reserved a court vehicle seven times where a destination was provided but no purpose was specified to substantiate the vehicle’s use. The… Read More

Program Expands Helping Homeless Ohio Vets Needing Homes
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – A program that provides apartment deposits to help homeless veterans get into homes is expanding in Ohio. Veterans Matter started in Toledo six years ago when Ken Leslie, a former homeless man, secured a donation to cover deposits for 35 homeless Toledo-area veterans. The organization has now served 2,144 former military… Read More