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Shorthanded Ohio Stomps Pitt
By: Robbie Dipaola
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Missing its head coach and four key players, the No. 3 Ohio Bobcats did not miss a beat as they used their depth to take down the Pittsburgh Panthers in… Read More
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Vinton County Survives Dunking Marauders
By: Jordan Gallagher
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What? Did he just? No way!? That was the reaction early in the 4th quarter as Jared Kennedy went up for a monstrous dunk with his team trailing. From there… Read More
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Nelsonville-York Buckeyes Fall Short Against Alexander Spartans
The Alexander Spartans (10-8) muscled their way to a 55-42 win over the Nelsonville-York Buckeyes (9-9), with the help of Spartans top scorer, Chace Harris, scoring 26 points. “Chace is… Read More
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Born Addicted: The Race To Treat The Ohio Valley’s Drug-Affected Babies
By: Aaron Payne | Ohio Valley ReSource
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She asked to not be identified. And it’s understandable given the stigma attached to addiction. For this story, we’ll call her “Mary.” Mary lives in eastern Kentucky and has struggled… Read More
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Athens County Schools Could Lose Some State Funding
By: Associated Press
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Governor John Kasich’s plan for school funding is focusing on whether schools have lost enrollment to decide if a school will get less funding next fiscal year. This mean 289 districts in… Read More
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Ohio Seeks Redemption Against Akron
For the true freshman Jason Carter, it was another learning experience in his young career. But for the Ohio Bobcats, it was a tough loss. Ohio is coming off a… Read More
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Former Sheriff Patrick Kelly Appeals Case To Ohio Supreme Court
By: Susan Tebben
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After receiving a negative response from a higher court on appeal of his conviction, former Athens County Sheriff Pat Kelly is asking the state’s highest court to review his case…. Read More
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Kasich Backs DeVos Without Mention of $5.3M PAC Debt to Ohio
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Gov. John Kasich urged confirmation of President Donald Trump’s education secretary nominee without mentioning the significant unpaid fine owed to Ohio by a now-defunct political action… Read More
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Medical Marijuana Discussed at West Virginia AP Legislative Lookahead
By: Associated Press
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – A West Virginia delegate says he’d like to see serious studies at the state Capitol on legalizing medical marijuana despite the House speaker’s recent declaration that… Read More
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An American Artist in 2017: a Chitchat With Pokey LaFarge
By: Emily Votaw
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Pokey LaFarge is defiantly American. From the music he pens (songs that sound like they were skillfully knotted together in the midst of the Prohibition,) to the clothing he wears… Read More
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Appeals Court Sides with Ohio in Seizure of Exotic Animals
By: Associated Press
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TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) – An appeals court in Ohio is siding with the state over its decision to seize six tigers and other exotic animals from a roadside sanctuary near… Read More
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West Virginia Commission OK’s Blind Trust
By: Associated Press
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – The West Virginia Ethics Commission has approved a blind trust agreement for Woody Thrasher, president of an engineering and architecture firm chosen by Gov. Jim Justice… Read More
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New President For West Virginia School Board
By: Associated Press
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – The West Virginia Board of Education has elected a new president and vice president, replacing two members who resigned Tuesday. President Tom Campbell is a former… Read More
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W. Va. Ethics Commission Approves Blind Trust For Commerce Sec.
By: Associated Press
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — The West Virginia Ethics Commission has approved a blind trust agreement for Woody Thrasher, president of an engineering and architecture firm chosen by Gov. Jim Justice… Read More
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Photos of the Week: Jan. 25 – Feb. 2
It’s been a busy week for our visuals team! Here’s a look at some of their best images this week.
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Two More West Virginia Agencies Cut State Vehicles
By: Associated Press
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – Two more state agencies in West Virginia say they are reducing their fleets of vehicles to save money. The Division of Highways says it will auction… Read More
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Juvenile Justice Officials Encourage Local Initiatives
By: Associated Press
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) – Juvenile justice officials in Kentucky are encouraging local initiatives to keep low-level juvenile offenders out of the criminal justice system. The Department of Juvenile Justice says… Read More