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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
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