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WATCH: How George Floyd’s Killing Has Inspired A Diverse Range Of Protesters
In the three-plus weeks since George Floyd’s death, the protests that began in Minneapolis over policing, race and the use of force have grown into a national reckoning on these… Read More
From Recruitment To Reviews, DeWine Proposes Changes To Law Enforcement
By: Andy Chow | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Gov. Mike DeWine (R-Ohio) is proposing changes to the law enforcement process when it comes to recruitment, training, and oversight in response to the anti-racism… Read More
Republicans’ Police Reform Bill Focuses On Transparency And Training
By: Claudia Grisales | Brian Naylor | NPR
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Led by Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., Republicans unveiled their legislative response to the national outcry for an overhaul of police practices. Democrats argue the plan does not go far enough.
Athens Co. Confirms New COVID-19 Case
By: Aaron Payne
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 24 cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after an additional case was confirmed Wednesday. The Athens City-County Health… Read More
Tech veteran creates platform to help people live longer, happier lives
Serial entrepreneur Mark Silverman spent 30 successful years building, running and advising a series of consumer and tech companies. Then he shifted gears. He was moved to action as he… Read More
Stuart’s Opera House to Host Blood Drive June 24
Stuart’s Opera House in Nelsonville, Ohio hosts a Blood Drive on Wednesday, June 24 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.! Right now, healthy and eligible individuals are strongly urged to… Read More
“Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am” on AMERICAN MASTERS; Tuesday, June 23 at 8 pm
TONI MORRISON: THE PIECES I AM A Film by Timothy Greenfield-Sanders Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am offers an artful and intimate meditation on the life and works of the… Read More