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Ohio Legislators Weigh In On Future Of Fracking
Is fracking a dangerous way of getting oil and gas? Or is it the start of an economic resurgence in Ohio? Arguments are being made on both sides. Fracking is… Read More
Gov. Kasich Says Administration Is Reviewing Best Practices For Fracking
Ohio Governor John Kasich is promising new legislation to protect the state from possible pollution related to fracking. Governor Kasich spoke to reporters in Columbus this morning and said "tough… Read More
Ohio House Speaker Confirms 87th District Interim Appointment
A retired Vinton County judge will fill the 87th Ohio House District seat left vacant by former Representative John Carey. Ohio House Speaker William Batchelder confirmed today Philip Rose, of… Read More
Logan City Council Rejects Waste Management Plan
Logan City Council has vetoed a new management plan for the Athens Hocking Joint Solid Waste District. The four to three vote was last night and it's a repeat performance…. Read More
Hemlock-Killing Pest Discovered In Southeast Ohio
The Ohio Department of Agriculture and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources have just announced the discovery of a hemlock-killing pest in southeast Ohio. Drew Todd is with the Ohio… Read More
Hope Abounds At The Work Station
As the new year begins, the unemployment problem seems to be easing. Around the country, the number of people applying for unemployment benefits has been dropping. Companies are laying off… Read More
Voters Will Decide Vacant House Seat
There is still nobody representing residents of the 87th House District in Ohio and the position will remain vacant for awhile longer. Ohio House Speaker William Batchelder says a permanent… Read More
Services Streamlined In Aging And Disability Resource Network
Here in Southeast Ohio there are several organizations serving the elderly. Several others serve people with disabilities. All these provider groups recently came together to form a cooperative. … Read More
Good Works 10th Annual Walk For the Homeless Today
Good Works Incorporated is having its annual Walk for the Homeless in Athens today. This is the 10th year that Good Works founder and director Keith Wasserman and… Read More
Athens Planning Commission Examining Proposed Stimson Ave. Housing Project
The Athens City Planning Commission is asking for help on a proposed Stimson Avenue housing project. It's looking to the City Law Director for advice on how to interpret the… Read More
Ironton Medical Center Aims To Bring Services Back To Region
It's been 11 years since River Valley Health Systems closed its hospital in Ironton. Local residents with emergency room needs have been forced to travel outside the city. Ralph… Read More
Zanesville Downtown Association Looks Forward For 2012
Sixteen years ago the Chamber of Commerce in Zanesville formed an organization to rejuvenate the central city area. The man who heads that group reports significant progress but acknowledges work… Read More
Zanesville Moves Ahead With Downtown Revitalization
The man who runs the revitalization program for the Zanesville Downtown Association gives the program a "C-plus" for 2011. The grade from Dana Matz today came in a year-end interview… Read More
Hocking Trustees Talk Over Labor Problem
A Hocking College union has voted down the latest contract offered by the school and College trustees met today to talk about it. The meeting lasted about 90 minutes, according… Read More
Good Times For Sheep Farmers
More Ohioans are putting lamb on the dinner table these days and that's making Don Van Nostran and other sheep farmers very happy. Van Nostran is making good money with… Read More
Chillicothe Doctors Go On Medical Mission To Iraq
Normally, Doctors Haval Saadlla and Jack Baker practice medicine at Adena Health System in Chillicothe. But normal took a left turn earlier this month when Saadlla and Baker packed… Read More
Adventure Galley Getting Make-over
The Ohio River Museum in Marietta is doing another history make-over. Now that phase one of the W.P. Snyder steamboat restoration is done, it's time to work on the Adventure… Read More
Athens County Planner Settling In
"I'm getting my feet wet." That's the status update from Athens County Planner Lori Burchett. Burchett has been on the job for about a month now, taking over where former… Read More
Chillicothe Doctor Worried About His Native Kurdistan
The war in Iraq is over but Dr. Haval Saadlla is still worried. Saadlla now lives in Chillicothe but his thoughts are often with his native country. He is from… Read More
WOUB Audio Update 12/27
Athens mayor will take oath of office. "Frackwater" spilled in Monroe Co. Peoples repaying TARP. Listen to your audio update here.
WOUB Audio Update 12/27
Athens mayor will take oath of office. "Frackwater" spilled in Monroe Co. Peoples repaying TARP. Listen to your audio update here.
Mayor Wiehl Taking Oath Tomorrow
Athens Mayor Paul Wiehl will be sworn in for his second term tomorrow. Wiehl says it will happen at noon by the city law director. The ceremony will be "informal"… Read More
Rep Carey About To Leave Statehouse
When the clock strikes midnight on December 31, 2011 will end, of course, and 2012 will begin. Also coming to an end – the long legislative career of John Carey…. Read More
Two Health Agencies Unite
Family Healthcare and Tri-County Mental Health and Counseling Services are joining forces. The two announced today "their intent to formally consolidate their two organizations." The idea is "to strengthen the… Read More
Athens County Gets New Extension Educator
A new face and new hours for the Athens County Extension Office. The new person coming on board in January is Hal Kneen. Kneen will take the position currently held… Read More
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