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Zabo leads Kent State Past Ohio
By: Mitchell Lyons
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Down one, on the road, with a chance to get back to 500, the Ohio Bobcats turned to their lone senior. Mike Laster’s baseline jumper hit off the rim and… Read More

Showing Love Through Food May Be Making Our Pets Obese And Unhappy
By: Deborah Linder | NPR
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Over half of the dogs and cats around the globe battle the bulge. A pet obesity specialist says a deep human-animal bond may inadvertently be causing unhealthy emotional and physical consequences.

Trump Again Keeps U.S. In Iran Nuclear Deal — But Threatens To Get Out Later
By: Larry Kaplow | NPR
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The president has called for the U.S. to renegotiate or leave the deal but decided Friday to continue waiving some sanctions. The Treasury Department also announced several new economic sanctions.

Funk Carves Out A Groove At The Funk Music Hall Of Fame In Ohio
By: Rachel Martin | Phil Harrell | NPR
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The Funk Music Hall of Fame and Exhibition Center honors genre greats like the Ohio Players, Isaac Hayes, James Brown and more.

Kentucky Gets OK To Require Work From Medicaid Recipients
By: Alison Kodjak | NPR
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The move comes one day after the Trump administration said it would let states add work requirements to their Medicaid programs, which provide health coverage for people with low incomes.

Flu Season Is Shaping Up To Be A Nasty One, CDC Says
By: Rob Stein | NPR
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The flu season started early this year, and is already widespread throughout the country and intense in dozens of states. But it’s not too late to get that flu shot, officials say.

Miner Change: Trump’s Big Talk On Coal Brings Small Change in First Year
By: Becca Schimmel | Ohio Valley ReSource
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Donald Trump loves coal. He campaigned on a promise to put miners back to work and his first year in office included numerous Ohio Valley visits to highlight coal’s importance…. Read More

Authorities: Man Bit Off Part of Trooper’s Ear in Struggle
By: Associated Press
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ELYRIA, Ohio (AP) – A pedestrian accused of biting off part of an Ohio trooper’s ear after the officer confronted him has been jailed on an assault charge. The State… Read More

Violauta Dio to Perform at Ariel Opera House Jan. 21
Take a step back in time when the Violauta Duo, Wendell Dobbs, flute, and Júlio Ribeiro Alves, guitar, will perform “Rossiniana” on Sunday, January 21 at 2 p.m. in the Ariel Chamber… Read More

Open Call For Nominations: WOAP’s ‘Appalachian Advocate Award’
The Women of Appalachia Project (WOAP), now in its ninth year, invites the public to submit nominees for the “Appalachian Advocate Award.” According to Kari Gunter-Seymour, founder/curator of WOAP, the… Read More

West Virginia Drug Plan Calls for Limiting Prescriptions
By: Associated Press
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – West Virginia health officials have proposed limiting initial opioid prescriptions, increasing oversight to stop inappropriate prescribing and requiring all emergency responders carry overdose antidotes in a… Read More

Dayton Mayor Ends Ohio Governor Bid, Endorses Cordray
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Democrat Richard Cordray continued to consolidate support for his run for Ohio governor with another former rival abandoning her bid for the office and endorsing his… Read More

West Virginia Seeks Public Comment on Opioid Crisis Response Plan
By: Associated Press
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – Health officials in West Virginia say a plan to combat the state’s opioid crisis has been released for public comment. The Department of Health and Human… Read More

Public Comment Sought on West Virginia Opioid Crisis Response Plan
By: Associated Press
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – Health officials in West Virginia say a plan to combat the state’s opioid crisis has been released for public comment. The Department of Health and Human… Read More

Road Crews Bracing for Weekend Winter Weather
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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State and local agencies are watching winter weather forecasts and water levels from ongoing rain in anticipation of severe weather this weekend. District 10, the branch of the Ohio Department… Read More