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Family Matters: Ohio family fights against threat of deportation

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Closed down Athens church could see new light because of local preservation society

City

This is how SE Ohio is helping victims of Hurricane Harvey

The Stateful Eight: Meet the people who might be Ohio’s next governor

This is how Muslim students feel on Ohio U’s campus

Columns

Baggage claim: Handling Trump’s legacy as an American abroad

Ohio Democrats speak out in aftermath of general election

Athens resident talks about her longtime support for Hillary Clinton

Ask Athens: Sustainability, LGBTQ+ Discrimination and Spooky Election

Ohio cities achieve “All-Star” ranking for anti-discrimination laws

Ask Athens: Tourism, Taxes and the General Election

Video

Ask Athens: Bill Clinton, Death Penalty and Diversity

President Bill Clinton visits OU campus, talks voting and economic policy

Ask Athens: City Pool, Abortion Decline and First Debate

Education

Grace and Edwards campaign to combat local issues with contrasting solutions

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Ask Athens: Graffiti, Human Trafficking and Trump

First West Nile virus cases reported in Ohio for 2016

Multimedia

Smoking the Competition

Attorney General, OhioHealth announce sexual assault helpline

Attorney General DeWine warns against IRS tax scams

Ohio legislators propose bill allowing smoking in private clubs

Ohio Department of Health aims to increase awareness about Zika virus

Clinton takes Ohio, but Sanders wins big in Athens and other primary election results

Healthy food program to develop fresh food grocers across Ohio

HIV/AIDS rates in Ohio remain high, research shows how to lower them

Seclusion rates in Ohio decrease in state prisons, juvenile facilities

Cruz beats Trump, Clinton and Sanders tie in Iowa caucus

Bill banning the “R-word” clears Ohio House

Statewide tours let Ohioans hash out opinions about medical marijuana

Bill allowing concealed carry in day cares, airports, police stations clears in Ohio House

Criminals suffering from mental illness may receive execution exemption

Petition for Ohio minimum wage hike moves forward from attorney general’s office

Ohio Attorney General spearheads campaign to increase cyber awareness

Medicare Check-Up Days provide information on Medicare options, warn against fraud

Committee report advising freeze on energy standards met with criticism

Ohio energy tour outlines energy efficiency problems and solutions

Ohio Edges Closer to Enacting Criminal Justice Reform

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Candidates for Athens mayor and city council discussed and debated issues ranging from income inequality, to police brutality, to unlit pathways on the west side. Here’s the highlights of the three hour debate.
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Here’s what Ohio politicians said about President Trump’s decision to withdraw from Syria.
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Social media concerns, criticism of the investigative proceedings and lifting suspensions dominated the Greek Life town hall and Interfraternity Council meeting Thursday night in Bentley Hall.
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State Rep. Jay Edwards and U.S. Rep. Bill Johnson’s wife, LeeAnn Johnson, addressed local members of the Athens County Republican Party and many members of the Ohio University College Republicans at the party’s annual fall dinner held Thursday evening.

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Athens Happens is a weekly news podcast brought to you by The New Political Reporters. This week, hear about the fourth democratic presidential debate.
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Here is a document provided by Sorority and Fraternity Life during the IFC meeting this evening. The documents for fraternities to achieve reinstatement.

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For clarification the groups which have received cease and desist letters are still not allowed to operate. Groups which haven’t received cease and desist can hold meetings ONLY for the purpose of reinstatement https://t.co/aSSeNgIEji

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IFC suspensions have been lifted, per reporter Eric Boll

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