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What AM radio’s waning reach means for the future of politics and public safety
By: PBS Newshour
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (PBS NewsHour) — In recent years, podcasts and streaming internet content have been challenging AM radio for listeners. Now, there’s another threat: electric automakers are installing radios without… Read More
Firefighters are battling a forest fire in the Wayne
By: Theo Peck-Suzuki | Report for America
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IRONTON, Ohio (WOUB/Report for America) — The Kimble Complex Fire is burning across 1,300 acres in the Ironton Ranger District of the Wayne National Forest. The U.S. Forest Service has… Read More
Issue 1, which would require considering public safety when setting bail, debated at local voter forum
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Ohio voters are being asked whether judges should be required to consider public safety when setting bail for defendants in criminal cases. Issue 1 on the… Read More
Ohio Supreme Court bail ruling sparks debate over public safety and penalizing the poor
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Prosecutors routinely cite concerns about public safety when asking a judge to set a high bail for a criminal defendant. The Ohio Supreme Court said they… Read More
Fall Prevention Friday
On Friday, March 29th at 10:00am-12:00pm, The Athens Village will be hosting Fall Prevention Friday at The Athens Public Library. Learn how to increase your awareness of balance, and prevent… Read More
Senior Safety and Preparedness Day
May is Older Americans Month across the nation. Athens County is highlighting this celebration with Athens County Senior Safety Day on Thursday, May 17th at the Athens County Fairgrounds, 286… Read More
DeWine Plans to Announce Recommendations on Police Training
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Attorney General Mike DeWine is set to formally announce the proposals of a group that has been studying the training of police in Ohio. DeWine’s office… Read More
Fire Department to Provide Smoke Detectors
By: Susan Tebben | The Athens Messenger
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The Athens Fire Department is trained to respond to all sorts of fires, but now they are part of a new attempt to prevent fires from claiming lives. Starting Monday… Read More