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Southeast Ohio law enforcement officers face a ‘revolving door’ mental health crisis
By: Abigail Semple
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Law enforcement officers in southeast Ohio are on the frontlines of a “revolving door” mental health crisis that they feel ill-equipped to handle. Meanwhile, mental health… Read More

A new program in Ohio helps former inmates find housing without discrimination
By: Abigail Semple
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – A new program aims to help Ohioans who are former inmates get housing and move on with their lives by encouraging landlords to rent to them…. Read More

A bill that would increase certain gun penalties draws opposition from law enforcement
By: Abigail Semple
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) —A bill that would impose stiffer penalties for gun violence has nevertheless drawn stiff opposition from law enforcement. What troubles law enforcement is another provision in the… Read More

Pike Water Inc. reassures customers their drinking water is safe after filing a lawsuit against chemical companies
By: Abigail Semple
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) —Pike Water Inc. has posted a message on its website assuring customers that although “forever chemicals” have been detected in its water sources, their drinking water is… Read More