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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
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 to continue through this year with the streak because that is our goal. We hope to win the TVC and continue in the tournament as… 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 never be taken lightly. It is a heavy subject for many in Athens County. In 2018 alone 1,870 reports of suspected child abuse or neglect… 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 the issue in a special session. Senate Majority Floor Leader Damon Thayer said Thursday it’s up to the Republican governor to write a new bill,… 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 announced the grants Thursday and said the money will go toward multiple projects. One project will be building a sanitary wastewater service system in Iaeger… 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 near their home. Authorities in eastern Ohio say none of the striking workers ate the sugar cookies, but the couple was charged with contaminating the… 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 address school issues. The Parkersburg News and Sentinel reports that the state Board of Education heard briefs during its monthly meeting Wednesday from state Superintendent… 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 announced the grants Thursday and said the money will go toward multiple projects. One project will be building a sanitary wastewater service system in Iaeger… 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 “homogenous.” Early on, she developed an interest in The Other, first manifesting itself in discovering legendary visionary artist Howard Finster as a teenager. Her interests… Read More