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The Future of Clean Drinking Water in the US (video)
The aging water infrastructure is threatening the USA’s water supply. The Environmental Protection Agency estimates that keeping the nation’s water infrastructure working properly could cost the nation’s utilities $384 Billion over the next 20 years. The problems and possible solutions are explored in this video produced by the Associated Press.

Former Nurse Admits Guilt in Failure to Report
By: Associated Press
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DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — A former nurse has pleaded guilty of failure to report child abuse or neglect in the 2011 southwest Ohio case of an emaciated teen who died. Montgomery County authorities say Mary Kilby faced the charge stemming from the death of 14-year-old Makayla Norman. Authorities said the girl had cerebral palsy and… Read More

Sheridan Hands Maysville First Loss in Thriller
By: Jordan Gallagher
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Most expected it to be close, but few came in thinking that the score would be in Sheridan’s favor at the final whistle. In a game where both teams were fighting not just their opponent but the wind and rain the Sheridan Generals were able to pick up the 14-6 win in a defensive struggle…. Read More

Deer Vehicle Collision Hotspots Identified
The Ohio Department of Transportation is reminding drivers to beware of deer. ODOT just released its safety study identifying high-risk areas for deer-related collisions. In ODOT’s District 10, which is made up of 9 counties in southeast Ohio, the areas that saw the most crashes are in Athens County. According to the report, there are two… Read More

Extra Points: Jackson, Southern Roll To Big Wins
By: Griffin Ratcliffe
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Jackson Bounces Back After Loss In Dominant Fashion After suffering their first regular season loss since 2013, the Jackson Ironmen came back with an attitude as they trumped Warren 41-0. The game showed to be in Jackson’s favor even in the first possession after Warren fumbled in its own half of the field. Jackson showed… Read More

Meigs Takes Advantage of Turnovers, Tops Nelsonville-York
By: Metin Ozisik
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Cody Bartrum played the role of game-changer on Friday. His second quarter scoop and score changed the course of Meigs’s (5-1, 2-0) match-up against Nelsonville-York (1-5, 0-2), propelling the Marauders to a 32-14 victory. However, it was the Buckeyes who jumped out to an early lead prior to the fumble. The Buckeyes stormed out to… Read More

Fairfield Union’s Defense Stands Strong Vs. Amanda-Clearcreek
By: Erik Threet
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Jordan Leasure was spectacular once again, but Fairfield Union’s defense stepped up when it needed to. The Amanda-Clearcreek (1-5, 0-3) back finished with 202 rushing yards, but Fairfield Union (3-3, 1-2) came away with the 13-6 win. Amanda-Cleacreek’s offense had been in a slump prior to Friday’s game, but the Aces were unable to generate… Read More

Trimble Sprints Past Wahama
By: Russ Heltman
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Another night, another big performance from Justice Jenkins. But what else is new? Jenkins piled on 279 yards on 29 carries, scoring five times during Trimble’s (4-1, 4-0) 46-14 blowout win against Wahama (2-3, 1-3). The Tomcats came out of the gates quickly, scoring twice before a wacky Wahama response. White Falcon wide receiver Bryton… Read More