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Ohio Baseball: Solid Pitching, Patient Hitting Spur Bobcats’ Rout of Toledo
ATHENS, OH — After Tuesday night’s heartbreaking loss to Ohio State, the Bobcats had no time to dwell on their disappointment with Toledo coming to town three days later. The… Read More
CBD Uncertainty: Sales Soar But Science Lags On Hemp Health Effects
Inside the Bluegrass Hemp Oil store in Lexington, Kentucky, the CBD oils and lotions lining the walls have an origin story — a story of a family’s struggle. “We took… Read More
Joe Policastro Trio to Perform at Athens Uncorked May 1
On Wednesday, May 1, lauded jazz band the Joe Policastro Trio will perform at Athens Uncorked (14 Station Street) from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. There is a $10 general… Read More
This Week On Radio Free Athens: April 13, 2019
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
Ohio’s Nuclear Plants May Get Financial Rescue from State
TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) – Lawmakers backed by the leader of the Republican-controlled Ohio House are rolling out what may be a final legislative shot to save the state’s two nuclear… Read More
Athens Baseball: Bulldogs dominating the TVC-Ohio
ATHENS, Ohio — It’s been almost three years since the Athens Bulldogs last lost a game in the TVC-Ohio. “It’s really neat,” Athens head coach Todd Nuzum said. “I hope… Read More
Spreading Awareness of Child Abuse and Neglect
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month – a time to honor those who keep children safe and families strong. Athens Children Protection Services spokesperson Robin Webb said child abuse should… Read More
Ky. Senate Majority Leader: Bevin Pension Veto ‘Big Mistake’
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) – The Kentucky Senate’s majority leader says Gov. Matt Bevin’s veto of a pension bill was a “big mistake,” and says there’s no guarantee lawmakers will resolve… Read More
W. Va. Secures Federal Grants for Broadband, Infrastructure
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – Gov. Jim Justice says West Virginia has secured $3.4 million in federal grants to help improve broadband and wastewater infrastructure in McDowell County. The Republican governor… Read More
Police: Pair Made Laxative Laced Cookies for Striking Workers
UHRICHSVILLE, Ohio (AP) – Police say a couple made laxative-laced cookies for striking school employees in Ohio because they were tired of all the noise coming from the picket line… Read More
With Roundtables Complete, W. Va. Legislature Starts School Discussions
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – Public roundtable forums on education in West Virginia are complete and now state officials will examine the information to offer for a special legislative session to… Read More
WV Governor Announces Federal Grants for McDowell County
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – Gov. Jim Justice says West Virginia has secured $3.4 million in federal grants to help improve broadband and wastewater infrastructure in McDowell County. The Republican governor… Read More
AIFVF ’19 Interviews: ‘Welcome Space Brothers! The Films of the Unarius Academy of Science with Jodi Wille’
Filmmaker Jodi Wille grew up in Sylvania OH, a suburb of Toledo — a place that she refers to as a “very wonderful place to grow up,” if a bit… Read More