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Belpre Hopes to Repeat History Against Eastern
By: Hailey Hrynewich
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The Belpre Golden Eagles have won their matchup against Eastern the past three years in a row now. This year, however, the Eagles will have to overcome some great adversity in order to continue their winning trend. Belpre (3-5) is coming off of a two-game losing streak after suffering losses to Miller and Shenandoah over… Read More

Morgan Looks To Spoil Philo’s Title Hopes
By: Nick Ursini
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It’s been nine years since the Morgan Raiders have beaten the Philo Electrics. Come Friday, the Raiders have a chance to play spoiler as Philo remains the only unbeaten team in the MVL and needs to win out to win the MVL Title. Both teams are coming off victories last week. Morgan defeated Crooksville, 20-14,… Read More

Judge: Ohioans Cut From Voter List Can Cast November Ballots
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – A judge has ruled that Ohio voters who were improperly removed from the swing state’s registration list can cast ballots in the presidential election. Wednesday’s ruling comes after a federal appeals court in Cincinnati found last month that Ohio’s process for maintaining its voter rolls violates federal law. It’s unclear how… Read More

Halloween: A Foodie History
By Tori Avey / PBS Food Halloween is one of the only holidays where we don’t gather around the dinner table for a big family meal. That said, Halloween involves many food traditions, some with ancient roots. Pumpkins are carved, kids bob for apples, and candy is consumed in massive quantities… lots and lots of… Read More

Trump Bashes GOP Leaders to Consolidate His Base and Feed on Voter Anger
Veteran political observer and world renowned economist Dr. Richard Vedder analyzes Donald J. Trump’s unprecedented attacks on Republican high-ranking officials during a campaign and the intraparty fights led by the GOP’s presidential candidate. Vedder, a long-time Republican and fiscal conservative, said this type of intraparty chaos is unprecedented. “It is unique,” Vedder says. The only… Read More

Partnership To Provide Help To Abused Kids In State Custody
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – Juveniles in state custody who say they’ve been sexually assaulted or abused will now get help from West Virginia’s child advocacy centers under a new agreement. The Charleston Gazette-Mail reports West Virginia Child Advocacy Network spokeswoman Emily Chittenden-Laird and state Division of Juvenile Services spokesman Tim Harper announced this week that… Read More

High-Noon Debate Broils West Virginia Attorney General Race
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – The West Virginia attorney general’s race has reached a boiling point in an impromptu, one-on-one debate at high noon on the state Capitol steps. Republican Attorney General Patrick Morrisey offered the debate challenge Tuesday, specifically telling Democrat Doug Reynolds to be there at high noon Wednesday. Reynolds arrived without forewarning. Morrisey… Read More

Officials: Chemical Lime Spill Creates Dust Cloud in Ohio
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WEST CHESTER, Ohio (AP) – Officials in a Cincinnati-area township say a chemical lime spill has created a dust cloud and they are advising residents in the area to stay indoors. West Chester Township spokeswoman Barbara Wilson says some businesses in the area have evacuated as a precaution. The spill occurred shortly before 6 p.m…. Read More

Singer Ray Charles’ Daughter To Talk Addiction Help In Ohio
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – The daughter of blues musician Ray Charles is making a swing through Ohio to emphasize the role of the church in fighting the opioid crisis. Singer-songwriter Sheila Raye Charles, a recovered addict, plans remarks Thursday at the Ohio Statehouse. She will join a volunteer for the Kairos Ministry and Drug Free… Read More

Ex-Traffic-Camera CEO Sentenced To Prison In Bribery Scandal
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – The former CEO of a Phoenix-based traffic-camera company has been sentenced to more than a year in federal prison for her role in a scheme to bribe public officials in Ohio’s capital city in exchange for city contracts. A federal judge in Columbus, Ohio sentenced Karen Finley on Wednesday to 14… Read More