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As Leaks Show Lavish NRA Spending, Former Staff Detail Poor Conditions At Nonprofit
New documents leaked about NRA top executive Wayne LaPierre’s high clothing and travel expenses contrast with the culture of fear, poor pay, and an underfunded pension described by former staffers.
Ohio Hockey: Cole Bell Picked as New Bobcats’ Head Coach
ATHENS, OH — Following a coaching search of newly two months, the Ohio hockey team has found their new head coach. Former University of Jamestown head coach Cole Bell will… Read More
Mueller Report Elicited A Lot Of Conversation — But Little Election Legislation
Congress so far hasn’t used the special counsel report to draft new laws aimed at protecting elections from foreign interference. One key senator worries about missing the moment.
Gummies for Sale at Some Ohio Medical Marijuana Dispensaries
CINCINNATI (AP) – Edible gummies are finally available at some Ohio medical marijuana dispensaries. The Cincinnati Enquirer reports a limited amount of gummies went on sale late last week. Just… Read More
Country Club to Appeal Ruling it Must Sell to Nonprofit
NEWARK, Ohio (AP) – A central Ohio country club plans to appeal an order that it sell its property to a nonprofit agency seeking to provide public access to ancient… Read More
Mountain Valley to Pay $266K for Environment Violations
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection and Mountain Valley Pipeline have agreed the latter will pay $266,000 for environmental violations dating back to April 2018…. Read More
ACLU Sues Over Ohio’s “Heartbeat Bill” Six-Week Abortion Ban
The ACLU has filed a lawsuit to challenge Ohio’s “Heartbeat Bill”, a ban on abortion at the first detection of a fetal heartbeat. That can be as early as six… Read More
Coroner: Woman Who Died in Jail Swallowed Unknown Substance
NEW PHILADELPHIA, Ohio (AP) – A coroner says a woman who died in a county jail in Ohio ingested a package containing a yet unknown substance. The Coshocton Tribune reports… Read More
DeWine Says New Lethal Injection Protocol Coming Soon
The Ohio Supreme Court has added a new inmate to the execution schedule – though Gov. Mike DeWine has delayed four executions until a new way to carry them out is developed…. Read More
West Virginia Woman Admits to Stealing ID for Gun Purchase
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – A federal prosecutor says a West Virginia woman who used a stolen identification card to buy a gun from a licensed dealer has pleaded guilty to… Read More
Speaker: Bevin Still Lacks House Votes For His Pension Bill
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) – Kentucky House’s speaker says the governor still lacks the votes in the Republican-led House to pass his pension-relief proposal in a potential special legislative session. Speaker… Read More
Nelsonville Music Festival Celebrates 15 Years June 6-9
The Nelsonville Music Festival will celebrate its 15th birthday June 6-9 at Robbins Crossing on the Hocking College campus. Performers include the likes of Mavis Staples, Tyler Childers, The Breeders,… Read More
“Emma Goldman” Encore Broadcast | AMERICAN EXPERIENCE | May 21 at 9
Emma Goldman To Have Encore Broadcast Tuesday, May 21, 2019 on WOUB One of Four “Women in History” Episodes on AMERICAN EXPERIENCE in May Emma Goldman, a biography of the… Read More
New “Defining Moments Podcast” Tells Stories of Living Well During Adversity
A new podcast will launch on Memorial Day – “Defining Moments Podcast: Conversations about Health and Healing. The podcast is created by Dr. Lynn Harter and is produced by WOUB… Read More