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Lady Vikings Unable To Recover From Slow Start In Playoff Loss To Washington Court House
By: Noah Wolf
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With about 2 minutes left in the fourth quarter, Darian Radabaugh pulled up from behind the arc, the tenth time she had done so Thursday night. Her shot missed, as… Read More

Alexander Lady Spartans Crack Under the Fourth Quarter Pressure
By: Abbey Kay
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The Alexander Lady Spartans let their nerves get to them in the final quarter of the District Semi-finals against the Minford Lady Falcons at Waverly High School where they lost… Read More



FCC’s Repeal Of Net Neutrality On Track To Go Into Effect In April
By: Alina Selyukh | NPR
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The FCC has formally published the order to undo net neutrality rules, starting the two-month countdown to the repeal going into effect. State attorneys general, advocacy groups are filing lawsuits.

NRA Leader Warns Conservatives Of ‘Socialist Wave’ In Wake Of Shooting
By: Jessica Taylor | NPR
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NRA executive Wayne LaPierre gave a defiant speech about “elites” taking advantage of last week’s Florida shooting to foster socialism at the Conservative Political Action Conference on Thursday.

Basement Renovations to Open More Space for ARTS/West Users
By: Nick Mullens
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Peeling paint, inadequate lighting, crumbling concrete and damp, dark rooms are not an attractive environment for artists wanting to use ARTS/West. The former church, purchased by the City of Athens in… Read More

A Teacher Abroad: a Profile of Ethel Sefako Anyani-Boudum
By: Natalie Colarossi
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Ethel Sefako Anyani-Boudum, a graduate student and teaching assistant at Ohio University from Ghana, Africa, speaks of her aspirations to receive a masters and Ph.D. abroad in order to go… Read More

West Virginia Teachers Strike Over Pay, Benefits
By: Associated Press
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – West Virginia teachers have gone on strike over pay and benefits one day after the governor signed raises for them. Classes at public schools were canceled… Read More

Flooding Closes, Restricts Roads in Region
By: WOUB Staff reports
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High water is affecting nearly every county in Southeast Ohio today, and the rain is forecasted to continue through weekend. Here are the roads where high water has been reported… Read More

12th Annual Colony Short Film Festival Opens March 1 at Peoples Bank Theatre
The Colony Short Film Festival marks its 12th year of showcasing local and international short films in downtown Marietta, March 1–3 at the historic Peoples Bank Theatre. This year’s short… Read More

Stopping School Shootings: Researcher Says Compassionate Culture Can Help
By: Glynis Board | Ohio Valley ReSource
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In the wake of school shootings in Kentucky and Florida, a rash of copycat school threats throughout the Ohio Valley left law enforcement and school officials grappling with how to… Read More

Federal Hocking Basketball Expecting Big Improvements – Next Year
By: Benjamin Schwartz
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The Federal Hocking Lancers fell to the South Webster Jeeps, 51-27 at Meigs High School Wednesday night. The Lancers had a rough season managing only two wins all year. However,… Read More

Kentucky House Votes To Revamp Workers’ Compensation System
By: Associated Press
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) – The Kentucky House has voted to make the biggest changes to workers’ compensation in decades. The Republican-backed bill includes time limits on benefits for some injured… Read More

WVU Team To Study Brain Implant’s Ability To Treat Addiction
By: Associated Press
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MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) – A group of researchers at West Virginia University plans to study how a brain implant could affect opioid cravings for people with substance use disorder. The… Read More

West Virginia Senate Advancing Bill On Water Pollution
By: Associated Press
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – The West Virginia Senate is advancing legislation that would delete a section of state regulations on water pollution by surface coal mining. The bill from the… Read More

Ohio Treasurer Candidate Wants Private Prison Spending Study
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – A candidate for state treasurer says the office should determine the impacts of prison privatization on Ohio taxpayers. In a Wednesday letter, Democrat Rob Richardson asked… Read More

Ohio Auditor: Continue Marijuana Program Despite ‘Multiple’ Flaws
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – The state auditor says Ohio should continue its medical marijuana program despite “multiple” flaws in selecting grower applicants. Republican Auditor David Yost says the program’s flaws… Read More

South Gallia Comes Back From 14 Down To Stun Eastern
By: Nate Moore
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It’s always important to get off to a good start. It sets your team up for success throughout the game and serves as a confidence booster for the players and… Read More