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Companies Sue WV Gov.’s Family Companies Over Debts But Find Bank Accounts Empty
By: Brittany Patterson | Ohio Valley ReSource
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The Justice family companies’ difficulties paying taxes over the years are well documented. But tax collectors haven’t been the only ones trying to recover debts from companies once operated by West Virginia Gov…. Read More
Cordray Strongly Supports Minimum Wage Increase, DeWine Has Reservations
By: Andy Chow | Statehouse News Bureau
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During a digital forum with young Ohioans, candidates for governor Mike DeWine and Rich Cordray laid out what they thought about the possibility of a minimum wage increase. Democratic Nominee Rich Cordray says it’s… Read More
8-Year-Old Girl Discovers Iron Age Sword In Swedish Lake
By: Laurel Wamsley | NPR
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The sword is about 33 inches long and “exceptionally well-preserved.” The 1,500-year-old artifact even has a sheath made of wood and leather.
Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Seeking Action on Lake Algae
By: Associated Press
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TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) – A federal judge in Ohio has thrown out a lawsuit seeking to force the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to take stronger action on Lake Erie’s ongoing… Read More
Marshall Delving Into Health Disparities In West Virginia
By: Associated Press
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HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) – Marshall University is teaming with the West Virginia Bureau for Public Health to deal with health disparities in the state. Campus officials say a Minority Health… Read More
Former Mayor Indicted On Drug Distribution Charges
By: Associated Press
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WHEELING, W.Va. (AP) – A federal grand jury has indicted a former mayor in West Virginia on drug distribution charges. A U.S. Attorney’s office news release says 63-year-old Kevin Mark… Read More
Ohio State’s Bill For Sex Misconduct Inquiry: $1.5M So Far
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Ohio State University has been billed about $1.5 million and counting for the investigation into a team doctor accused of sexual misconduct against scores of athletes… Read More
Lawsuit Filed In Death Of Western Regional Jail Inmate
By: Associated Press
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HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) – A lawsuit has been filed in the death of a jail inmate in West Virginia. The Herald-Dispatch reports the wrongful death lawsuit was filed by attorney… Read More
Psychology Professors Present Panel On Opioids In Appalachia
By: Associated Press
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HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) – Marshall University psychology professors will present a panel discussion on the opioid problem in Appalachia. The event is open to the public and is set for… Read More
Ohio River Agency Holds Off Vote On Dropping Pollution Rules
By: Associated Press
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CINCINNATI (AP) – A commission that watches over the Ohio River’s health has put off a vote on whether to move away from its role of setting pollution standards for… Read More
A “Paw”some Sunday at the Athens Pool
By: Abby Grisez
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The 9th annual Athens County Dog Swim raised over $1,000 for the Athens County Humane Society spay and neuter fund. The event took place at the Athens City Pool on… Read More
This Week On Radio Free Athens: October 6, 2018
Every weekend local music geeks unite to provide the region with 11 hours of creatively curated tunes on WOUB 1340AM, an endeavor that is known commonly as Radio Free Athens!… Read More