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How A Cheap Magnet Might Help Detect Malaria
By: Joe Palca | NPR
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Engineers in California are working on a new test that could offer a fast, cheap way to see if people are infected with the parasite.
Trying Physical Therapy First For Low Back Pain May Curb Use Of Opioids
By: Patti Neighmond | NPR
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A study of patients with low back pain finds that those who got physical therapy first needed fewer pricey scans and surgeries and had “significantly lower out-of-pocket costs” for treatment overall.
Death Suspected from West Virginia Hepatitis A Outbreak
By: Associated Press
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – Health officials in West Virginia are reporting the first death in Kanawha County suspected to be related to an outbreak of hepatitis A. The Kanawha-Charleston Health… Read More
The Greatest Show
By: Lauren Ramoser
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This essay is one of an occasional series written by students who are new to Athens, Ohio. The US is the land of entertainment, home of Hollywood and birthplace of the… Read More
Homeowner Burns Down Garage in Attempt to Kill Weeds
By: Associated Press
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SPRINGFIELD, Ohio (AP) – Authorities say an Ohio homeowner trying to kill troublesome weeds with a torch has burned down his garage. The Springfield News-Sun reports Springfield Township firefighters in… Read More
Dozens of Ohio Schools Split $33M in Grants to Aid Literacy
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Dozens of Ohio school districts and consortiums of districts will split $33 million in federal grant money to improve literacy development. Ohio’s Department of Education says… Read More
Memorial Service Set For 100-Year-Old Pearl Harbor Veteran
By: Associated Press
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DAYTON, Ohio (AP) – A memorial service will be held for a veteran of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor who died last month in Ohio at age 100. The… Read More
West Virginia Welcomes Its 42nd Annual Vandalia Gathering
By: Associated Press
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – West Virginia is gearing up for its 42nd annual Vandalia Gathering in Charleston. The free celebration of traditional arts, music, dance and food kicks off Friday… Read More
Aircraft Flown By Neil Armstrong Returns After Restoration
By: Associated Press
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WAPAKONETA, Ohio (AP) – An experimental aircraft flown by astronaut Neil Armstrong has returned to the museum housing it after a renovation. The rare aircraft has been a fixture at… Read More
Settlements From WV Chemical Spill Not Ready To Be Paid Out
By: Associated Press
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – A lawyer for West Virginia residents affected by a 2014 chemical spill says they will not receive settlements until a judge’s final approval, and administrators finish… Read More
Episode 029 : Staying Engaged w/ Tom Hodson
On this episode, guest host Tom Hodson talks with career coach Bev Jones about what it actually takes to feel jazzed about the work you are doing. Tom and Bev… Read More
Episode 033 : Turning Grief into Action – The Sandy Hook Promise
On December 12, 2014, Mark Barden’s life changed after learning his son, Daniel, was killed during a shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School. He turned his grief to action in… Read More