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Ohio Prosecutor Who Pleaded Guilty Resigns Amid Pressure
By: Associated Press
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FREMONT, Ohio (AP) – A county prosecutor in Ohio who had been accused of sexually harassing female employees before pleading guilty to a lesser charge has resigned from office. Sandusky… Read More
Change to Exploding Voucher Program Likely Coming, But Time is Running Out
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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The number of public school buildings where students will be eligible for the state’s largest private school voucher program will more than double in the coming school year. And that could… Read More
U.S.-China Trade Deal Draws Mixed Reactions From Ohio Leaders
By: Andy Chow | Statehouse News Bureau
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U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) is blasting the White House’s trade deal with China, calling it “much ado about nothing.” While U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-Ohio) calls the deal a… Read More
DeWine Will Keep State of the State Speech at Statehouse for Second Year
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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For the first time in eight years, Ohio’s governor will deliver two consecutive State of the State speeches at the state capitol. Gov. Mike DeWine has been invited by Speaker… Read More
Prevailing Wage Issue Puts Ohio House Speaker in a Spot
By: Associated Press
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Two Republican Ohio House members want to introduce a bill soon that would eliminate the prevailing wage on construction projects. And that puts the GOP leader of that chamber in… Read More
This Week On Radio Free Athens: January 18, 2020
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
OU to Offer Early Retirement Options to Faculty and Custodial Staff
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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Ohio University plans to offer voluntary retirement packages to faculty and custodial staff as part of cost-cutting measures being undertaken by the university. The board approved the plan at its… Read More
Lady Marauders Falter Early; Fall to Nelsonville-York
By: Nick Henthorn
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After a victory against the Wahama Lady White Falcons Wednesday in Pomeroy, the Meigs Lady Marauders looked to continue the defense of their homecourt Thursday when the Nelsonville-York Lady Buckeyes… Read More
Lady Lancers Late-Game Push Secures Win Over Trimble
By: Jack Demmler
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STEWART, Ohio – Following two straight losses, the Federal Hocking girls’ basketball team looked to get back on track. However, the Lady Lancers would not have an easy path to… Read More
Lady Vikings Win Physical Battle Against Alexander
By: Nick Viland
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ALBANY, Ohio- A battle you hear about in your history class, the Vikings versus the Spartans. A battle that came down to the wire where the Vinton County Lady Vikings… Read More