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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 Rockets, it turns out, were just what the Bobcats needed. The ‘Cats (9-22, 4-6 MAC) drew 14 walks and racked up 10 hits on their… 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 a huge risk, to be perfectly honest, because we didn’t know. We weren’t trying other people’s CBD products that were out there,” Bluegrass Hemp Oil… 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 cover, which is $5 for students. The band will be celebrating the release of their new album, Nothing Here Belongs. Hailed by Downbeat for its “deft… 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! Typically the program runs from 9 a.m. EST to 8 p.m. EST every Saturday, and can also be heard through this link. Here is a list… 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 plants. The plan announced Friday includes a $2.50 charge on all residential electrical bills across the state that would generate about $300 million annually. Half… Read More