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NMF ’18: Chatting With Danny Kroha of The Gories
By: Emily Votaw
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It makes a lot of sense that The Gories’ critically lauded 1989 debut, “House Rockin’,” was crafted in the very same city that claims the likes of The MC5, The… Read More

Back To The Garden: How Green Thumbs Help With Addiction Recovery
By: Aaron Payne | Ohio Valley ReSource
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Meredith Jensen is doing some gardening on a sunny day in a secluded part of Athens, Ohio. “I’m working on our pollinator garden beds,” she said. “Which are a bunch… Read More

Ohio Pharmacy Board Delays Licensing Marijuana Dispensaries
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – A meeting where applicants seeking to operate Ohio medical marijuana dispensaries were supposed to learn whether they’ve received licenses has been postponed. The Ohio Board of… Read More

PHOTOS: DACO’s Creating the Illusion Exhibition
By: Emily Votaw
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Costumes within the context of film and theater are more than just pretty to look at. They imply nuances to the characters they cover, and have the potential to create… Read More

West Virginia University Approves New Majors
By: Associated Press
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MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) – West Virginia University is set to offer a few new majors. The Exponent Telegram reported Tuesday that the university’s Board of Governors has approved the addition… Read More

Shots for Food Workers Urged in 2 West Virginia Counties
By: Associated Press
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – Health officials are urging hepatitis A vaccinations for restaurant and food service employees in two West Virginia counties. The Bureau for Public Health made the recommendation… Read More

Why Your Water May Look “Milky” These Next Two Weeks
By: Liam Niemeyer
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Athens residents might notice their tap water during the next two weeks having a “milky” appearance. But city water officials say there is nothing to worry about. The Athens Water… Read More

Southern Baptist Leader Removed Over Remarks On Rape, Abuse Of Women
By: Scott Neuman | NPR
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Paige Patterson has been under fire for past counsel to women of abuse to simply pray for their husbands. On Tuesday, a new allegation surfaced that he advised a student not to report a rape.

FBI Raids House, Storage Unit of Former Ohio House Speaker
By: Associated Press, Julie Carr Smyth | AP Statehouse Correspondent
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Federal agents are searching former Republican Ohio House Speaker Cliff Rosenberger’s home in southwest Ohio and a nearby storage unit. An FBI spokesman confirmed Wednesday that… Read More

Kentucky Hosts Free Fishing Weekend
By: Associated Press
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) – The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources says the state will host a free fishing weekend on June 2-3. A statement from the agency says… Read More

West Virginia Lawmakers Hear Audit Reports During Interims
By: Associated Press
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – West Virginia lawmakers learned about audit reports on state purchasing cards and about missing Homeland Security assets during interim meetings in Charleston. Lawmakers concluded their interim… Read More

County Prosecutor Cites Staff Conflict, Punts ECOT Review
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Franklin County Prosecutor Ron O’Brien has recused himself from an investigation into potential criminal conduct by officials at Ohio’s then-largest online charter school. The Columbus Dispatch… Read More

West Virginia Lottery Revenue Continued To Increase In April
By: Associated Press
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – West Virginia Lottery revenue continued to increase in April, as more money spent on video lottery and traditional online and scratch-off games had offset declining revenue… Read More

The 2018 National Memorial Day Concert | Sunday May 27 at 8 & 9:30
LIVE FROM THE U.S. CAPITOL ON THE 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF MEMORIAL DAY: AN AMERICAN TRADITION HONORING OUR HEROES – PBS’ NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT (2018) – All-Star Line-up Hosted by… Read More

Cesarean Sections Account for One-Third of the Baby Deliveries in the USA
Medical historian Jacqueline H. Wolf, a professor at Ohio University, has just authored a new book tracing the history of the use of Cesarean Section baby deliveries in the United… Read More