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Groups Deliver 80,000 Signatures In Effort To Restore Weekend Voting
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Several groups delivered 80,000 signatures to the Secretary of State's office Wednesday in an effort to restore weekend voting hours. Several dozen folks met outside Jon Husted's office building around noon to rally and make the delivery. Organizers say more than 7,000 Ohioans signed the petition. Many of those were online. … Read More
Task Force Set To Overhaul State Higher Ed Funding
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A new task force could determine how higher education is funded in the state, and Ohio University's top administrator will have a seat at the table. Ohio University President Roderick McDavis will help hammer out a proposed new funding formula for two- and four-year colleges and universities. He and other college presidents met with… Read More
Food Insecurity Rising Among Ohioans
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A new report shows more than 15 percent of Ohio households aren't sure where they'll find their next meal. The United States Department of Agriculture released the data last week. Cindy Camacho has been coming to the Fairfield County Food Pantry since 2008. That's when it moved to this location on East Main… Read More
Kasich Pays 9/11 Tribute
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Gov. John Kasich paid his respects to the victims of the September 11 terrorist attacks Tuesday morning. He spent several minutes in silence in the middle of the nearly 3,000 American flags that dot the Statehouse lawn. Each represents a life lost eleven years ago. Kasich briefly spoke to the media, saying he… Read More
Kasich Asks Ohioans To Remember 9/11
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Flags will be flown at half-staff at Ohio's public buildings and grounds to commemorate the 11th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. Gov. John Kasich has ordered that the flags be flown at half-staff on Tuesday from sunrise to sunset. He also asked that Ohioans observe a moment of silence at 8:46 a.m.,… Read More
Vice President Calls Republican Planned Cuts “Draconian”
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In a campaign stop speech that centered on fiscal policies, Vice President Joe Biden took aim at the Republican ticket for planned cuts he called "draconian." Biden was in Athens Saturday, and he said Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan would slash a slew of social programs and education. Biden said it's an attempt to cut… Read More
Exotic Animal Ownership Law Now In Effect
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Ohio's exotic animal law takes effect today. A Licking Co. cougar owner says she's had little success getting answers from the Ohio Department of Agriculture on what she needs to do to comply with the law. Evelyn Shaw is frustrated because she doesn't know what she needs to do to comply with the exotic animal… Read More
Exotic Animal Law Goes Into Effect Next Week
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Ohio's exotic animals law, which restricts ownership of bears, tigers and other animals, goes into effect next week. A holding facility for the confiscated creatures is in the works. The director of the Ohio Department of Agriculture, David Daniels, says it will provide temporary housing while the state has custody of the animals. … Read More
Athens-Area Dems Head To Convention
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The Republicans wrapped up their national convention Thursday night. Now, the Democrats, including two Athens-area delegates, are packing suitcases for their national convention, which starts Tuesday in Charlotte, North Carolina. That's where they will officially nominate President Barack Obama for re-election. “Almost every, for the past three years, since they've been… Read More
Texting While Driving Ban Aims To Save Lives
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Ohio's ban on texting while driving takes effect Friday. Students at an Columbus-area high school got the low-down on the law from AAA, the Ohio State Highway Patrol and others. Also there was Licking County resident Gayemarie Long. Her son was riding in a car with a driver who was texting. That… Read More
Athens Man Pleads Guilty To Producing Child Porn
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An Athens man pleaded guilty Friday to a charge connected to producing child pornography. The FBI says 41-year-old Jason Hutchinson "used a webcam in his residence in November 2010 to create a video of himself engaging in various sex acts with a 13-year-old." Authorities say he then sent that video to someone in Massachusetts. When… Read More
Athens Fest Task Force Asks For Stricter Enforcement Of Nuisance Party Ordinance
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A task force meant to address rowdy fests has come up with a temporary solution, enforcing an existing ordinance. Athens City Council President Jim Sands says the city has "empowered the police force to strictly enforce the nuisance party ordinance." That stricter enforcement starts this weekend. "Hopefully, this weekend is just reminding students that this… Read More
Construction On Schedule For Future Scripps Building
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Construction on the new home for the Scripps College of Communication is on schedule. Ohio University Associate Vice President for Facilities Harry Wyatt says workers are about three months into the first phase of the project, which is expected to take 14 months. Passersby will notice the former Baker Center has been gutted. "And that's… Read More
Burr Oak Lodge Open House Draws Hundreds
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People are excited about the reopening of the Burr Oak Lodge in Morgan County. Several hundred people filtered through the lodge during the two-hour open house Thursday night put on by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. Glouster resident Jody Moore says some of the proposed development will help make the lodge a success. "I… Read More
Scioto Co. Fire Ruled Arson
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Wednesday morning's fire at a Scioto County home has been ruled arson. The Division of State Fire Marshal says the fire broke out shortly before 3 a.m. on Locust Street in Wheelersburg. No one was home, and no one was hurt. Neighbors discovered the fire and reported it to the fire department. A Blue Ribbon… Read More
OU Student Transfers Domain To Romney Campaign
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An Ohio University student who snapped up a handful of domains related to the Republican presidential ticket has transferred one of the sites to Mitt Romney's campaign. Sophomore Matt McKnight says PaulRyanVP.com could become the vice presidential candidate's main website. McKnight's a Romney-Ryan supporter. He says he bought a total of four domains Friday night…. Read More
OU Journalism Students Return Home After Covering Olympics
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Ohio University journalism professor Hans Meyer and 15 Scripps students are back at home after a three-week trip to the Olympics. Meyer says the group produced about 150 stories while in London. "I think the students just gained a lot of confidence in their abilities, you know, to know that they can ask questions and… Read More
Pig-Related Flu Numbers Continue To Rise
By: Michael Locklear
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More than a dozen people in southeast Ohio have caught a flu virus associated with pigs. The Ohio Department of Health reports 11 cases of H3N2v in Gallia County, two in Monroe County and one in Ross County. Statewide, 54 cases have been confirmed. Mostly children are affected. Officials say attending fairs is safe. They… Read More
Vinton Co. Airport To Receive Federal Dollars
By: Michael Locklear
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The Vinton County Airport is getting some grant money from the Federal Aviation Administration. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) said Monday the $241,200 will go toward rehabilitating the airport's runway. "Vinton County Airport provides important travel services to McArthur-area small businesses, recreational pilots, flight students, and visitors," Brown said in a news release. "This funding will… Read More
Romney To Stop At Zanesville Ice Cream Shop Tuesday
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Bill Sullivan owns Tom's Ice Cream Bowl in Zanesville. That's where Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney will be stopping Tuesday afternoon as part of his visit to three southeast Ohio cities. Sullivan says Romney will enjoy a bowl of ice cream inside and then deliver a speech outside. "I think he's got good platform, and… Read More
Romney To Make Three Stops In Southeast Ohio Tuesday
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Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney has scheduled appearances in three southeast Ohio cities for Tuesday afternoon. He'll start shortly after noon with a "coal event" at American Energy Corporation in Beallsville. Romney will then "drop by" a Zanesville ice cream shop. He'll wrap up the day's campaigning with a "victory rally" at the Ross County… Read More
OU Junior To Attend “Convergence” Of Students
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About 300 college students from across the country are meeting in Columbus Saturday for a four-day event meant to start a national student movement. Jacob Chaffin is a junior at Ohio University who will be at the National Student Power Convergence. He says they'll talk strategy for lowering the cost of going to college. "Higher… Read More
Name Released In Deadly Chillicothe Industrial Accident
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We now know the name of the employee killed in an industrial accident earlier this week at the Glatfelter plant in Chillicothe. Becky Mitchell died Monday morning. Bill Wilkerson with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration says Mitchell was operating a bulldozer when she "somehow was run over by that piece of equipment." Wilkerson says… Read More
Zanesville Law Director Pleads No Contest To Soliciting, Trespassing
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The Zanesville law director pleaded no contest Thursday to two misdemeanors in connection with buying sex. A judge found Scott Hillis guilty of soliciting and trespassing. Muskingum County Prosecutor Michael Haddox says Hillis was accused of paying a prostitute for sex in a private driveway. The prosecutor says on the night in question, "a vehicle… Read More
Grant, Loan Money For Southeast Ohio To Be Announced Friday
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The Agriculture Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development will travel to three cities in southeast Ohio Friday to announce two grants and a loan. Doug O'Brien says the funding is meant "to promote economic growth, create jobs and strengthen local communities." The Foundation for Appalachia Ohio in Nelsonville is getting a grant "to provide technical… Read More
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