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Justice Faults Democrats for His Switch to Republican Party
By: Associated Press
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – Gov. Jim Justice says he switched political parties because West Virginia House Democrats failed to support a tax overhaul he says would have increased the budget… Read More

PBS Launches Exciting Lineup of Space Exploration
– Discover Outer Space Beginning Monday, August 21 With NOVA “Eclipse Over America” and THE FARTHEST – VOYAGER IN SPACE on Wednesday, August 23 – – Part Two of Scott… Read More

Sheriff: Drugs Found in House Where SWAT Team Killed Man
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LIMA, Ohio (AP) – Police in Lima say drugs and guns were found in a home where a man was shot and killed by a SWAT team during a search…. Read More

Hocking College Prez Gets Raise, As Do Some Employees
By: Susan Tebben
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The president of Hocking College will receive a higher salary, along with some employees of the college, after approvals by the Hocking College Board of Trustees. The board approved a raise for… Read More

Ohio River Plays Host to Paddlers in 16th Annual Paddlefest
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CINCINNATI (AP) – Organizers of Cincinnati’s Paddlefest expect more than 2,000 people on the Ohio River for the annual event that draws canoe and kayak enthusiasts. The 16th annual Ohio… Read More

Boy Scouts: Top Leaders Didn’t Call To Praise Trump
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NEW YORK (AP) — The Boy Scouts are denying a claim by President Donald Trump that the head of the youth organization called the president to praise his politically aggressive… Read More

Trump Blasts Democrats During Rally in West Virginia
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President Donald Trump is accusing Democrats of fueling the narrative of his campaign’s contacts with Russian officials, calling it a “total fabrication” and a “hoax.” Speaking at a rally in… Read More

Former VP Biden Attending Cancer Research Fundraiser in Ohio
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Former Vice President Joe Biden and his wife, Jill Biden, are expected to participate in the opening ceremony for a bike race in Ohio that raises… Read More

Ex-Councilwoman Convicted in Bribery Case Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison
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CLEVELAND (AP) – Federal authorities say a former county councilwoman found guilty of accepting bribes in exchange for trying to influence court proceedings and investigations in Ohio has been sentenced… Read More

West Virginia Road Revenue Up $16M in July
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – West Virginia tax authorities report collections rose to $73.6 million for the state road fund in July, the first month of higher taxes and fees to… Read More