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Addis, Lady Buckeyes Escape Meigs With Hard Fought Win
By: Joseph Hennessy
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Free throws are the story for both Nelsonville-York (15-6, 9-2 TVC-Ohio) and Meigs (10-11, 6-6 TVC- Ohio) tonight. When the clock was coming to its final buzzer, both teams were… Read More
Vice President Pence To Keep Pressure On North Korea, Despite South Korean Warming
By: Camila Domonoske | NPR
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As Pence heads to South Korea to represent the U.S. at the Winter Olympics, he plans to counter North Korea’s media messaging and push allies to maintain pressure on the nation.
Reporting Potholes in Athens May Save You Money
Popping a tire in an Athens pothole these days is about as likely as sliding on ice. This year’s frigid temperatures have created more potholes than usual. According to… Read More
Undercurrent Winter Festival Set for Feb. 9-10
By: Emily Votaw
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Michelle Waters, editor of Hold the Note, a publication that focuses on regional music throughout Southeast Ohio, West Virginia and surrounding areas, is hard at work putting the finishing touches on… Read More
Screen Addiction Among Teens: Is There Such A Thing?
By: Anya Kamenetz | NPR
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The psychiatric profession is still divided, but there are treatment programs, apps and a new public campaign to address media overuse.
EXCLUSIVE: Crooked Spines’ Lonely, Aching Video for ‘Definite Maybe’
By: Emily Votaw
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WOUB Public Media has been treated with the very special privilege of premiering The Crooked Spines‘ video for “Definite Maybe,” the the first single off their recently released “Canyons.” The video features glimpses of… Read More
Taiwan Company Buying Closed West Virginia Polymer Producer
By: Associated Press
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APPLE GROVE, W.Va. (AP) – A company based in Taiwan says it is buying a former polymer producer in Mason County, West Virginia. Taipei-based Far Eastern New Century Corporation says… Read More
Website to Help in Kentucky’s Fight Against Opioid Misuse
By: Associated Press
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) – State officials have announced an online tool to join Kentucky’s fight against opioid drug misuse. Gov. Matt Bevin’s administration says the website – Find-Help-Now-KY.org – allows… Read More
Ohio Seeks More Partners in Summer Meal Program for Children
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – The Ohio Department of Education is looking for more local nonprofit agencies to join a summer program that feeds tens of thousands of children when they… Read More
Broadband Grants To Benefit 27 West Virginia Counties
By: Associated Press
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – An expansion of a block grant program will mean more than $1.5 million for broadband internet projects in West Virginia. Gov. Jim Justice says a dozen… Read More
Human Trafficking Investigations Rise In Ohio
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – The Ohio attorney general’s office says investigations of human trafficking cases rose last year to its highest level since the state began keeping track of those… Read More
Ohio To Eliminate Panels On Wild Animal Ownership
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Ohio is eliminating two state panels created to help regulate ownership of dangerous wild animals after a suicidal man released lions, tigers and other creatures at… Read More
Ohio Awards $1M Contract To Company For Marijuana Help Line
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Ohio has issued a $1 million contract to a New Jersey company to operate a toll-free help line for medical marijuana patients, caregivers and physicians. Cleveland.com… Read More
Hearing Held On Medicaid Abortion Bill In West Virginia
By: Associated Press
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – Some critics of an abortion bill in West Virginia are urging lawmakers to instead focus on eliminating the state’s poverty and prescription drug problems. A public… Read More