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Tooth Decay From Soda Common In Appalachia
By: Eleni Lazares
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Dentists warn patients to stay away from sodas, but people who live in southeast Ohio and West Virginia are some of the heaviest consumers of the drinks. "Mountain Dew mouth"… Read More
A Talk With Ravi Shankar
By: Mark Hellenberg
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Sitar virtuoso Ravi Shankar passed away yesterday at the age of 92. Back in June of 2001, I had the privilege to talk with him about his career and his… Read More
Victor Rasgaitis: My Top Tunes Of ’12
By: Victor Rasgaitis
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The Ridges' front man shares his top music picks of 2012, including releases from Andrew Bird, Kishi Bashi, Lord Huron and The Lumineers.
West Virginia County Regains Control Of Its Public Schools
By: Associated Press
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West Virginia has restored public school control in full for one county and in part for another. Lincoln County regained its nine schools with around 3,700 students with a Wednesday… Read More
Ohio Reaches Agreement On Coordinated Medical Care
By: Associated Press
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Ohio has reached an agreement with the federal government on a plan aimed at better coordinating medical care for some of the state's sickest and most expensive patients. State officials… Read More
Psychobilly Pioneer Coming To Marietta
By: Mark Hellenberg
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The Rev. Horton Heat will bring its high-octane, Texas-style rockabilly to Marietta's Adelphia Music Hall on Tuesday, Dec. 18. Mark Hellenberg has a preview.
Bobcat Abroad: Tommy Freeman (December 12)
By: Tommy Freeman
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As we near Christmas, the team’s struggles have continued. We are currently 1-9 in our league and sitting at the bottom of the standings. Our lone win came against BBC… Read More
New Lex Man Arrested In Connection With Alleged Assault
An 18-year-old New Lexington man is in custody facing charges connected to an incident that forced the lockdown of a school district Tuesday. New Lexington police arrested Austin Brooks in… Read More
Portion Of Road Closed Due To Active Meth Lab
By: Sam Mullan
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UPDATE: 2:29 p.m. A portion of Western Avenue in Chillicothe remains closed after an active meth lab was discovered inside a home. Police were serving a search warrant at 52 Western… Read More
Josh Antonuccio: My Top Tunes of ’12
By: Josh Antonuccio
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Scubadog guitarist and 3 Elliott Studio owner/operator Josh Antonuccio shares his top music picks of the year, including releases by Grizzly Bear, JD McPherson, Dr. John and Jack White.
How The City of Athens Boils Down to Others in Athens County
By: Sandhya Kambhampati
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The Athens Public Works serves the most people, 22,854, in all of the six public works plants in Athens County and has had five violations since 2001, according to Safe Drinking… Read More
Seven Ohio Football Players Named Phil Steele All-MAC
Ohio football placed seven players on the 2012 Phil Steele All-Mid American Conference team on Tuesday. Two of the Bobcats were selected to the First Team, another pair landed on… Read More
Late Run Gives Tomcats Win Over Miller
By: Sarah Rachul
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An exciting game took place tonight on the Trimble Tomcats' home court when they took on the Miller Falcons. It was a tight game until the very end, when Trimble… Read More
Donkey Coffee Offers Safe Place For Distressed Youths
Donkey Coffee is offering something more than a cool atmosphere or hot drink to troubled youths at their Athens location. The Sojourners Care Network has designated Donkey Coffee a "Safe… Read More
Gas Pipeline Safety Under Scrutiny After Explosion
By: Associated Press
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Nearly 15,000 miles of natural gas pipeline stretch across West Virginia, and as Sissonville residents now know, accidents can happen. Federal regulators say there have been 20 significant incidents involving… Read More
Arrest Made In OU Building Fire
An Ohio University custodian is charged with criminal damaging in connection with a fire on the roof of the Research and Technology building late last month. According to OU Police,… Read More
Morning Update For December 12
A company that makes roof support systems for the mining industry is setting up shop in Lawrence County. West Virginia gas prices have gone down again. Details in your morning… Read More
Ohio Tax Credit Authority Taking Action Against Company
By: Fred Kight
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The Ohio Tax Credit Authority is taking action against a Morgan County company which failed to live up to the promise it made in order to receive a tax incentive…. Read More
New Mining Industry Business Coming To Lawrence County
By: Fred Kight
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A company that makes roof support systems for the mining industry is setting up shop in Lawrence County. Governor John Kasich announced the relocation of Minova USA Incorporated and approval… Read More
New Law Beefs Up Regulation On Dog Breeders
By: Associated Press
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Ohio Gov. John Kasich has signed into law a measure to crack down on high-volume dog breeding operations that critics call puppy mills. Kasich's office says he signed the bill… Read More
Report: Former Ohio Linebacker Noah Keller Arrested
Former Ohio University linebacker Noah R. Keller turned himself into law enforcement officials Monday afternoon in his hometown of Kearney, Neb., in connection to charges of conspiracy to commit felony… Read More