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Ohio’s Chief Justice Urges Lawyers To Offer Free Legal Aid
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – The chief justice of the Ohio Supreme Court is urging lawyers in the state to offer free legal assistance to victims of Hurricane Harvey. The request… Read More
Ohio Victims’ Fund Denies Thousands Due To Strict Rules
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – An Ohio program designed to help compensate victims of crime has strict rules that cause thousands of applicants to be rejected each year. A Dayton Daily… Read More
Southeast Ohioans Still Fearful of Obamacare Replacement Plan
By: Brooke Davis
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ATHENS, Ohio – Local healthcare advocates and area residents said they continue to be concerned that the Affordable Care Act/Medicaid will be replaced by President Trump’s American Health Care Act,… Read More
Proposed Changes to East State Street Spark Debate
By: Alexander Moore
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ATHENS, Ohio – An Athens Transportation Committee proposal to add bike lanes to the city’s busiest street was met with opposition from city residents Monday night. More than a dozen… Read More
Pedestrian Deaths on the Rise in Ohio
By: Shelby Dermer
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When did something so simple become so difficult? With more walkers looking down at their phones rather than up at traffic and more drivers not paying attention to walkers and… Read More
Survey: Some Athens High School Students claim Verbal Harassment at the Middle School
By: Maggie Shandrick
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ATHENS, Ohio — A survey of 450 former Athens Middle School students found that some were verbally harassed by Ohio University students while on their way to school. The survey,… Read More
Broader Marijuana Legalization Measure Detailed In Ohio
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Supporters of marijuana legalization in Ohio have finalized their proposal and begun collecting signatures for a 2016 ballot campaign. A spokesman for the Cleveland-based group Ohioans to End Prohibition says… Read More
State Awarded More Than $500K For Marine Patrols In Ohio
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Ohio will award more than a half-million dollars to support local marine patrols in 23 communities around the state. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources says the grants totaling more… Read More
Ohioans Must Register By Monday To Vote In May 5 Primary
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Monday is the deadline for Ohioans to register to vote for the May 5 primary and special election. Secretary of State Jon Husted is reminding voters who have moved since… Read More
Grocery Store Kiosk For Vehicle Registration Opens In Ohio
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The first of 9 self-service kiosks intended to make Ohio vehicle registration faster and easier has opened in a supermarket in suburban Columbus with others to follow in southern and… Read More
Federal Grants To Help Ohioans With Housing Problems
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Federal housing grants totaling $134,000 are designed to help Ohioans make good decisions about housing and stave off foreclosures. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development on Tuesday announced… Read More
Ohio’s Wild Turkey Season Opening This Month For Hunters
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Ohio will open its spring season for hunting wild turkeys this month. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources says the spring season opens April 20 while the youth season is… Read More
Youth Group Pushing Republicans On Gay Marriage Visits Ohio
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Activists who don’t want the Republican Party’s 2016 platform to oppose same-sex marriage will promote their effort in a swing through Ohio. The Young Conservatives for the Freedom to Marry… Read More
Ohio Will Pay $2 Million For Rebranding Campaign
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Ohio is paying $2 million to two marketing groups to come up with a new brand slogan and tourism marketing plan. The campaign will involve a new marketing slogan such… Read More
Updated Charter School Regulations Clear Ohio House
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The Ohio House has approved a bill cracking down on low-performing Ohio charter schools and imposing a host of new accountability standards on sponsors. The legislation cleared the chamber in… Read More
Ohio Democrats Host US Senate Rivals Strickland, Sittenfeld
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Recapturing the U.S. Senate will be the unofficial theme as Ohio Democrats gather for their party’s annual legacy dinner. Democratic U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown is scheduled to be Friday’s keynote… Read More
Proposed Changes To Ohio Budget Due To House Panel On Friday
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An Ohio legislative panel reviewing the governor’s $72.3 billion state budget proposal expects to get some ideas on how to change it Friday. House Finance Chairman Ryan Smith says he… Read More
House Again OKs ‘Heartbeat’ Abortion Ban; Senate Fate Dim
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A ban on most abortions after the first detectable fetal heartbeat has once again cleared the Ohio House, leaving the rest of the two-year session for advocates to lobby the… Read More
Group Starts Collecting Signatures For Ohio Pot Amendment
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Backers of an effort to legalize marijuana in Ohio for medicinal and recreational use have started collecting the thousands of signatures needed to get the proposal before voters. The group… Read More
Ohio House Plans Vote On $7 Billion Transportation Budget
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Ohio’s transportation budget was expected to head to Gov. John Kasich without a provision to boost the speed limit to 75 mph on certain rural freeways and the turnpike. The… Read More
House Panel OKs New Charter School Regulations
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A bill cracking down on low-performing Ohio charter schools and imposing a host of new accountability standards on sponsors has cleared its first legislative hurdle. After extensive debate and several… Read More
Senators OK Transportation Bill, Minus 75-MPH Speed Limit
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State senators have passed Ohio’s transportation budget after a committee dropped a proposal that would have raised the speed limit to 75 mph on certain rural freeways and the turnpike…. Read More
Ohio Medicaid Drops 4,200 Providers In Error After Glitch
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The Ohio Department of Medicaid says it erroneously sent about 4,200 letters to doctors and health workers last week notifying them they had been dropped from the Medicaid program. Ohio… Read More
Ohio Committee Slated To Vote On ‘Heartbeat’ Abortion Bill
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An Ohio legislative panel has scheduled a possible vote on a proposal to effectively ban abortions after the first fetal heartbeat is detected, which can come as early as six… Read More
Ohio Drivers Can Show Proof Of Insurance Electronically
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Ohioans are now able to show proof of insurance to police officers and state agencies with their electronic devices. A state law that goes into effect Monday allows drivers in… Read More