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Volunteers Prep For The Great Ohio River Sweep
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Volunteers will target locations in Meigs and Hocking Counties as a part of the annual Ohio River Sweep next week. The cleanup will take place June 16. Members of the… Read More

OU Appoints Interim Associate VP For Student Affairs
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A familiar face will fill the role of Interim Associate Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students at Ohio University. Jenny Hall-Jones will begin service at her new… Read More

West Virginia Schools Ban Tobacco Use
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West Virginia University's main campus and West Virginia Northern Community College's three campuses are going tobacco free. WVU's Board of Governors voted Thursday in Charleston to ban tobacco use on… Read More

Athens Company Participates In Clean Energy Roundtable
By: Connor Briggs, Rose Troyer
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An Athens-based company recently participated in a nationwide roundtable discussion on clean energy initiatives. Third Sun Solar designs and installs solar energy systems for commercial, institutional, governmental, and residential customers… Read More

Police Arrest Man In Connection With Park Incidents
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A homeless man is behind bars in Fairfield County in connection with multiple reports of approaching children and calling himself a park ranger. The Lancaster Police Department arrested Eric Michael… Read More

Scrap Tire Program Benefits Ironton Schools
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Old scrap tires in Southeast Ohio will soon have new life benefiting young athletes. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources has awarded more $1.1 million dollars to fund 28 projects… Read More

Drug Addiction Board Director Reacts To Governor’s Plan
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Drug addiction specialists in Southeast Ohio are cautiously optimistic of a new plan announced by Governor John Kasich aimed to curb prescription drug abuse. Kasich announced the plan to limit… Read More

Ohio Disabled Artists Showcase Their Skills
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This month marks the 17th annual Accessible Expressions Ohio Exhibit, a chance for artists with disabilities to showcase their work. The exhibit is being displayed thanks to a partnership between… Read More