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Ohio Volleyball: Bobcats drop MAC opener in five set battle with Bowling Green
For the first two sets, Ohio looked poised to get a huge victory to open up conference play against one of the top teams in the MAC. The Bobcats jumped… Read More
This Week On Radio Free Athens: September 28, 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
Lawmakers Head Home For 2 Weeks, But Impeachment Inquiry Rolls On
Congress adjourned for a two-week recess, but members of the House Intelligence Committee will continue their investigation regarding the possible impeachment of President Trump.
Ohio To Test For Toxic PFAS Chemicals In Drinking Water
Ohio will begin testing some public and private water systems for the presence of toxic nonstick, fluorinated chemicals, broadly called PFAS. In a press release issued Friday, Ohio Gov. Mike… Read More
Authorities Probe Deadly Shooting, Chase in Southern Ohio
SEAMAN, Ohio (AP) – Authorities in southern Ohio say a delivery driver was fatally shot at a gas station and the suspect is also dead after a chase. Adams County… Read More
NRA Was ‘Foreign Asset’ To Russia Ahead of 2016, New Senate Report Reveals
Emails and interviews detail the extent to which the National Rifle Association helped two of Moscow’s agents ahead of the election, Senate Finance Committee Democrats say.
The Coal Town Betting Big On Outdoor Recreation
Standing on the breezy outlook at Flag Rock Recreation Area, Norton City Manager Fred Ramey is taking in the panoramic view of downtown Norton, Virginia. The brick building-lined streets are… Read More
Trump Administration Drastically Cuts Number Of Refugees Allowed To Enter The U.S.
The limit of 18,000 represents the lowest number of refugees allowed into the country since the modern refugee program was established in 1980.
Brown Says 50K Ohioans Left Out Of Trump’s New Overtime Rule
U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) is taking on President Donald Trump’s new overtime rule, saying the increased salary threshold to require overtime pay isn’t high enough. A rule created under… Read More
W.Va. Man Gets 30 Years in Machine Gun, Carjacking Case
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) — A West Virginia man convicted of threatening two county workers with a machine gun before stealing their truck and leading authorities on a chase has been… Read More
Vortex Roller Coaster at Kings Island Closing After 33 Years
MASON, Ohio (AP) — Kings Island amusement park in Ohio says its beloved Vortex steel roller coaster is closing permanently this year after giving thrills to riders for 33 seasons…. Read More
Lawyer: WV Mother Charged in Fake Abduction Case not Racist
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — A West Virginia woman charged with concocting a story about an Egyptian man trying to kidnap her daughter isn’t a racist, her lawyer said Thursday. Santana… Read More
Athens Community Gives Input on Farmers Market Location
Athens community members voiced their opinions on a possible new location for the Athens Farmers Market during a workshop Friday morning. The farmers market is currently located in the parking… Read More
Athens Co. BOE Disputes Characterization of State Auditor’s Findings
ATHENS, Ohio — The chairperson of the Athens County Board of Elections said the organization made changes to timesheets and other policy after a state audit found they overpaid employees. “To… Read More
Kentucky Judge Removed from Teacher ‘Sickout’ Case
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — A Kentucky judge whose social media interactions raised questions about his impartiality was removed Friday from presiding over a politically hot-button lawsuit challenging an investigation of… Read More
Lawmaker Who Lost Bid to Remain Ohio House Speaker Resigns
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – A former Ohio House speaker who lost a contentious bid to retain the post is resigning. State Rep. Ryan Smith submitted a resignation letter Thursday. The… Read More
WOUB Learning Lab Hosts First Technology and Treats Unconference
Event allowed teachers to share ideas and learn about resources available through WOUB ATHENS, OH – Some area educators are walking into their classrooms today feeling appreciated with a new… Read More
Ruben Salazar: Man in the Middle | VOCES on PBS | Friday, October 4 at 10 pm
Investigative Look at the Life and Mysterious Death of Pioneering Journalist Ruben Salazar Friday, October 4 at 10:00 PM Ruben Salazar: Man in the Middle examines the life and mysterious… Read More