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Bike Rodeo Teaches Children Safety
By: Destiniee Jaram
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ATHENS (WOUB) — The 16th annual community Bike Rodeo offered helmets and safety lessons to children and families at the OhioHealth O’Bleness Hospital parking lot Saturday morning. Athens children and… Read More
Workshop Explores Link Between Racism and Climate Change
By: Destiniee Jaram
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB)—For a second time this year, the Athens Community Relations Committee hosted a workshop to discuss the connection between racism and climate change at the Athens Public Library… Read More
Athens-Hocking Residents Line Up for Hazardous Waste Drop-Off
By: Benjamin Schwartz
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Update 5/22/19: According to the Athens-Hocking Solid Waste District, an estimated 437 vehicles dropped off waste Saturday. This included 3.3 tons of electronic waste, 1/2 ton of books, 8.2 tons… Read More
Governor Plans Remarks on Sexual Abuse by Ohio State Doctor
By: Julie Carr Smyth | AP Statehouse Correspondent
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine is preparing to respond to investigative findings involving a pattern of sexual abuse of students by a now-dead Ohio State University team… Read More
6 West Virginia State Parks to Host Deer Hunts This Fall
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – Deer hunts will be held at six West Virginia state parks this fall. The Charleston Gazette-Mail reports the state Natural Resources Commission approved the schedule earlier… Read More
Airport to Get $15M Federal Grant for Improvements
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Officials at Rickenbacker International Airport in Ohio say the airport will receive $15 million from the Federal Aviation Administration for improvements, including runway upgrades that will… Read More
NMF ’19 Interviews: The Huntress and Holder of Hands
By: Emily Votaw
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The Huntress and Holder of Hands is the musical project that MorganEve Swain crafted after losing her husband, Dave Lamb, at the tragically young age of 35 to leukemia, in… Read More
Radio Free Athens: a Playlist for May 18, 2019
Every weekend volunteer DJs fill the airwaves with their favorite sounds. Check out this playlist curated based on what those volunteer music geeks were spinning this past weekend.
Bill To Reduce Low-Level Drug Possessions Proposed in Ohio Senate
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – A bill designed to reduce low-level drug possessions to misdemeanors and increase penalties for drug dealers is before an Ohio Senate committee. The legislation is part… Read More