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WV Teachers Union Says It Will Sue Over Charter School Bill
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – A West Virginia teachers union says it plans to sue over a sweeping GOP education bill that allows the creation of the state’s first charter schools…. Read More
Great Lakes Water Levels Continue Surge; 2 Set Records
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DETROIT (AP) – Water levels in two of the Great Lakes are the highest ever recorded. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said Tuesday that Lakes Erie and Ontario last… Read More
Ohio Budget Office Reports Strong End to State Fiscal Year
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – The state says Ohio finished in strong financial position at the end of the most recent fiscal year, a good sign for the upcoming two-year budget…. Read More
President Trump to Rally in Cincinnati on Aug. 1
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CINCINNATI (AP) – President Donald Trump will lead an Aug. 1 rally in Cincinnati, the day after the second round of Democratic presidential debates ends. A campaign announcement Monday said… Read More
Microsoft Strikes Next Deal to Extend Broadband in 3 States
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Microsoft Corp. and an Ohio-based provider of telecommunications services have announced an agreement to extend broadband internet access to underserved rural areas of Ohio, Indiana and… Read More
Over $400K in Grants Going to Lake Erie Projects in Ohio
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Ohio’s Department of Natural Resources has approved more than $437,000 in funding for five projects in areas of northern Ohio. The department says the grants provided… Read More
Bills Would Reduce Punishment for Low-Level Drug Posession
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AKRON, Ohio (AP) – Bills working their way through the Ohio Legislature would reduce punishment for some drug crimes while favoring treatment over automatic prosecution. A proposal passed by the… Read More
Bill Would Grant Ohio Licenses for Military Members, Spouses
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Ohio lawmakers are considering a bill that would require state agencies that issue occupational licenses to grant them to members of the military and their spouses… Read More
Democrats Oppose Ohio Primary Election on St. Patrick’s Day
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Some Democratic lawmakers are objecting to a proposal to push back Ohio’s presidential primary to St. Patrick’s Day, arguing it could disrupt or hinder voting. Particularly… Read More
Ohio Provides $30M for Development of Proposed Cracker Plant
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The state’s private economic development office has awarded a $30 million grant to Asian companies considering building a petrochemical plant in eastern Ohio. The Columbus Dispatch reports JobsOhio… Read More
Teen Swimmer’s Body Found in West Virginia River
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BEAVER, W.Va. (AP) – Authorities say the body of a 16-year-old boy has been found in a West Virginia river. A National Park Service news release says the boy had… Read More
Columbus Police Say Outlaw Motorcycle Clubs Monitored
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Columbus police say they monitor 10 to 15 motorcycle gangs based on criminal activity, a small number of the overall clubs in the city. Mark Lovett… Read More
Senators: Feds’ American Flags Should be Made in America
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BANGOR, Maine (AP) – A pair of senators says the American flags the federal government purchases should have to be made in America. Republican Sen. Susan Collins, of Maine, and… Read More
Lawyer Confirms Billionaire Coal Entrepreneur Died in Copter Crash
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NASSAU, Bahamas (AP) — A spokesman for the attorney of Chris Cline is confirming that the billionaire coal entrepreneur and his daughter were among the seven Americans killed in a… Read More
West Virginia Agency Looking to Outsource Foster Care System
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – A West Virginia agency says it is seeking an outside vendor to take over the state’s foster care and adoption system. The Charleston Gazette-Mail reports the… Read More
Judge Blocks “Heartbeat Bill,” Abortion Clinics to Remain Open
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – A federal judge has temporarily blocked an Ohio law banning abortions after a fetal heartbeat can be detected, allowing clinics to continue to provide the procedure… Read More
11th Ohio County Joins Disaster Declaration After Tornadoes
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YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (AP) – Residents in one more Ohio county impacted by severe weather in late May will be eligible for federal assistance after the area was added to those… Read More
Trump Expected in West Virginia for Private Fundraiser
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WHEELING, W.Va. (AP) – President Donald Trump is expected to visit West Virginia later this month for a reelection fundraiser. The Intelligencer reports Wednesday that the private fundraiser is being… Read More
NASA Renames WV Facility in Honor of Human ‘Computer’
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FAIRMONT, W.Va. (AP) – A NASA facility in West Virginia has been renamed in honor of a native of the state whose calculations helped put men on the moon 50… Read More
Patrol Warns Against Drinking and Driving Over Holiday
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – The State Highway Patrol warns it will be cracking down on motorists in Ohio who drink and drive during the Fourth of July holiday reporting period…. Read More
Case of Legionnaires’ Disease Investigated at Nursing Home
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SUNBURY, Ohio (AP) – Health officials say a resident of a central Ohio nursing home recently contracted Legionnaires’ disease. Health officials say they’re working to pinpoint the source and identify… Read More
Justice Says Revenue Growth Clears All-Time State Record
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – Gov. Jim Justice says West Virginia collected more revenue growth this fiscal year than any other year in state history. The Republican governor announced in a… Read More
Bevin, Democratic Lawmaker Exchange Barbs Over Pension Plan
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) – When Kentucky’s Republican governor reached out to lawmakers to outline changes to his pension-relief proposal, a Democratic representative read the electronic version but decided to make… Read More
State Mapmaker Brings Creativity, Whimsy to Ohio Road Maps
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – If your summer travel plans involve traveling through Ohio and you’re a fan of paper maps, you’ve probably encountered the work of Bruce Hull. Hull’s artistry… Read More
Ohio Ditches Sales Tax for Glasses and Contact Lenses
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Corrective eyeglasses and contact lenses purchased in Ohio are no longer subject to state sales taxes. The Dayton Daily News reports the change went into effect… Read More
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