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Ohio High School Football AP Poll: Sept. 11
By: Alex Harrison
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The first Associated Press Poll for Ohio high school football was released. It is compiled from votes by sports writers and broadcasters. Four teams in Gridiron Glory coverage made the list, but none in the top ten. In Division III, the Jackson Ironmen appear at a tie for the 13th spot. Jackson has 25 points… Read More
Dayton Mayor Makes Case For Gov’s Office In Athens
By: Susan Tebben
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ATHENS — Nan Whaley sat in the Court Street Diner on Monday, talking about her memories of Southeast Ohio and making her case for becoming the leader of the state. The Dayton mayor was in town as she traveled around the state, on her way to Martins Ferry for the first Democratic debate for the candidates,… Read More
Hundreds Take Part in Annual Interfaith Peace Walk
By: Kaitlin Kulich
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More than 100 Ohio University students and Athens residents gathered to participate in the seventh annual Better Together 9/11 Interfaith Peace Walk on Monday evening. Organized by OU’s Better Together campaign and in partnership with United Campus Ministry, the event not only aimed to honor the lives lost during the 9/11 terror attacks, but to… Read More
Manhu Comes to Marietta Through Arts Midwest Partnership
Manhu, a musical ensemble from China, will visit Peoples Bank Theatre, in Marietta, as part of Arts Midwest World Fest. Hailing from the Stone Forest of Yunnan Province in southwestern China, Manhu brings to life the traditions of the Yi people, an ethnic minority group with a rich musical history. Playing the hulusheng, a mouth organ made from dried gourds,… Read More
Stuart’s Presents FREE Evening With Galumpha Sept. 14
Stuart’s Opera House in Nelsonville, Ohio presents a FREE evening of entertainment with Galumpha on Thursday, September 14th at 7:30 p.m. Combining stunning acrobatics, striking visual effects, physical comedy and inventive choreography, Galumpha brings to life a world of imagination, beauty, muscle and merriment. The three performers create a sensory feast of images ranging from… Read More
The Vietnam War | Series Concludes Thursday, September 28
PBS Announces Broadcast Premiere for THE VIETNAM WAR A Landmark Documentary Event by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick ARLINGTON, VA; April 12, 2017 — THE VIETNAM WAR, a new 10-part, 18-hour documentary film series directed by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick, will premiere September 17, 2017, on PBS stations nationwide. The first five episodes will… Read More
Chris Janson’s ‘The Everybody Tour’ Headed to OU Nov. 17
Warner Bros. Records/Warner Music Nashville country artist Chris Janson was born to entertain crowds. In 2015, his breakthrough #1 Platinum single “Buy Me A Boat” was the 7th bestselling country song of the year, although his professional music career began more than 10 years ago. The “Fix A Drink” singer is known as much for his… Read More
Local Poet Is Award Winner in Multiple Ohio Poetry Day Contests
The 2017 Ohio Poetry Day Awards for outstanding poetry have been chosen for 2017. Local poet, Kari Gunter-Seymour was selected for awards in five contests: Evelyn Barker Award: 2nd place A New Perspective, Wright Writers of Dayton: 2nd place Crème de la Crème: 3rd place OPD Special Award: Honorable Mention Haiku for Betty: Honorable Mention… Read More
Panel Recommends Fee Increase For Kentucky Hunting, Fishing Licenses
By: Associated Press
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) – The Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Commission has recommended increasing the fee for most hunting and fishing licenses. A statement from the agency says the proposal calls for a resident hunting license to increase by $7 to $27 and a resident fishing license to increase by $3 to $23. A combination license… Read More
West Virginia’s 2 Universities Get Health Services Grants
By: Associated Press
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – West Virginia’s U.S. senators say Marshall University and West Virginia University will get federal grants to support clinical internships and field placements in mental health and drug addiction services. Sens. Shelley Moore Capito and Joe Manchin say the Department of Health and Human Services training grants are $319,000 for West Virginia… Read More
Plane Piloted By Neil Armstrong Being Moved For Restoration
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WAPAKONETA, Ohio (AP) – An experimental aircraft flown by astronaut Neil Armstrong is going on a journey across Ohio so that the 60-year-old plane can be restored. The rare aircraft has been a fixture at the Armstrong Air and Space Museum in the western Ohio city of Wapakoneta where Armstrong grew up. But the plane… Read More
5 Drugmakers Ask Judge To Dismiss Ohio Opiate Lawsuit
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CHILLICOTHE, Ohio (AP) – Five drugmakers are asking a judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed by the Ohio attorney general that alleges they helped perpetuate the state’s addictions epidemic. Attorney General Mike DeWine accuses the companies of intentionally misleading patients about the dangers of painkillers and promoting benefits of the drugs not backed by science…. Read More