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Waterford Overpowers Eastern
Out in Waterford the Wildcats came out ready to battle against the Eastern Eagles and took the 76-37 victory. Waterford’s defense came out and helped its offense get going. The… Read More
Vinton County Vikings Seek Revenge On Alexander Spartans
The Vinton County Vikings were at home looking for revenge against the Alexander Spartans, after they handed them their only loss of the season earlier in the regular season. The… Read More
Closing Clinics: Abortion Rights Increasingly Out Of Reach
Dona Wells walked through what’s left of the EMW Women’s Clinic in Lexington, Kentucky. Boxes fill what use to be offices. Sterilized medical supplies are in disarray. A light flickers… Read More
Ohio Softball Splits Opening Day
Ohio Bobcat softball is back. The Ohio Bobcat softball team returned to the diamond on Friday with a doubleheader to begin the Carolina Classic. The classic, held on the campus… Read More
Ohio Diplomas to Acknowledge Student Language Achievement
Just a week before her May 2016 graduation from Hudson High School, Kathleen Greer stood at the lectern in front the Ohio House Education Committee extolling her love for the… Read More
Bevin, Beshear Reignite Political Feud
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) – Kentucky’s two most powerful politicians have reignited their long-simmering feud. Friday, Republican Gov. Matt Bevin’s office said Democratic Attorney General Andy Beshear was “shirking his duty”… Read More
Police: OSU Student was Shot to Death
GROVE CITY, Ohio (AP) – Police say an Ohio college student whose body was found near a park had been shot, and they are investigating the death as a homicide…. Read More
Overturned Suspensions Help Ohio Hockey Before Series with Illinois
It was just last week when Ohio Hockey took home a win against Pittsburgh at home but will the mid-game brawl that occurred risk their chances of losing their No…. Read More
Amid Opioid Crisis, Ohio Panel Urges K-12 Drug Education
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – An Ohio panel says students from kindergarten to 12th grade should be taught about the dangers of drug use, and schools should have to report how… Read More
Ohio Congressman Becomes Brigadier General in National Guard
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – A congressman who serves as a colonel in the Ohio Army National Guard is being promoted to brigadier general. U.S. Rep. Steve Stivers’ Friday promotion comes… Read More
Raceland Councilman to Keep Seat Despite Drug Charges
RACELAND, Ky. (AP) – Although a majority of Raceland City Council members voted to impeach councilman Matt Abrams after he pleaded guilty to drug charges, he will remain in office…. Read More
Opponents Want Ohio to Ban Commonly Used Abortion Procedure
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Abortion opponents want the Ohio Legislature to ban a commonly used abortion procedure. The ban is among several abortion restrictions proposed in the legislative agenda released… Read More
Belmont County Jail Adds to Security with Body Scanner
ST. CLAIRSVILLE, Ohio (AP) – Officials in Belmont County have implemented a full body scanner to detect smuggled contraband. The Belmont County Sherriff’s office unveiled the Securpass machine on Thursday…. Read More
‘Snake Talk’ Artists Head to Ohio University
The OHIO Dance Division and the School of Art + Design are pleased to sponsor Maryanna Lachman (HTC Dance ’09), Mara Poliak and Abby Crain for their performance Snake Talk,… Read More
Celebrate Valentine’s Day With Signature Athens Eats
Like most major holidays in America, Valentine’s Day has become a cash crazy weekend for stores, restaurants, and services. On what is considered the most important date-night of the year,… Read More
Ariel Opera House Commemorates Life of Gallipolis’ John Gee
This Sunday, Feb. 12, the Ariel Opera House in Gallipolis, OH will offer a free event to the public, entitled “The Story of John Gee, Hero of Gallipolis.” At 2… Read More
Kentucky Senate OKs Bill With Incentive To Start School Year Later
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) – The Kentucky Senate has passed legislation that offers an incentive for school districts to voluntarily push back the start of the school year to late August…. Read More
Ohio Victims’ Rights Amendment Gets A Step Closer To Ballot
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – A proposed amendment to Ohio’s constitution that would give crime victims and their families the same rights as the accused is a step closer to appearing… Read More
Hunters Take More Than 182,000 Deer In 2016-2017 Ohio Season
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Hunters took more than 182,000 deer throughout the 2016-2017 hunting season in Ohio. The state’s Department of Natural Resources says the total number of deer checked… Read More
West Virginia Attorney General Heads National Group
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has become chairman of the national organization of Republican attorneys general. Morrisey, recently re-elected to a second term, was vice… Read More