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Ohio Baseball: Solid Pitching, Patient Hitting Spur Bobcats’ Rout of Toledo
By: Taylor Jedrzejek
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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
By: Liam Niemeyer | Ohio Valley ReSource
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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
By: Associated Press
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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
By: Thomas Garverick
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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
By: Spencer Charlton
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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’
By: Associated Press
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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
By: Associated Press
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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
By: Associated Press
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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
By: Associated Press
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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
By: Associated Press
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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’
By: Emily Votaw
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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