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Vinton County Faces Tough Test Against Southeastern
By: Nick Henthorn
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The Vinton County Vikings (0-1) will be hosting the Southeastern Panthers (1-0) Friday at 7:30 p.m. in a non-conference game. Both teams found themselves on opposite ends of a blowout in their first outing of the 2018 season, and this contest will go a long way in determining what kind of year it will be… Read More
With Vatican In Turmoil Over Abuse Allegations, Questions Remain About What Pope Knew
By: Sylvia Poggioli | NPR
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In the era of social media and the 24-hour news cycle, mudslinging between rival church factions is now occurring in the open. Key unanswered questions have emboldened some of the pope’s critics.
Ohio Welcomes In Howard For Season Opener
By: Russ Heltman
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The sweltering heat remains but summer is giving way to fall, and that means it’s time for Ohio Football. The Bobcats are set to take on the Howard Bison this Saturday at 2 p.m. in Peden Stadium. This is the second-straight year Ohio has matched up against an FCS opponent, following last year’s 59-0 victory… Read More
Blue Lions Look To Build On Strong Week 1 Performance
By: Taylor Jedrzejek
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Last Friday night, Washington Court House found themselves in the unenviable position of being down 14 points on the road less than five minutes into the new season. The Blue Lions responded by scoring 45 of the next 52 points over two and a half quarters to take a 45-21 lead. Washington C.H. went on… Read More
Kentucky Elections Board Affirms Sec. of State’s Role Overseeing Midterms
By: Associated Press
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) – A bipartisan board that oversees Kentucky’s elections has unanimously voted to reaffirm the secretary of state’s role as the state’s chief election officer following allegations she abused her authority for political purposes. The Kentucky State Board of Elections voted 4-0 on a resolution reiterating that Democrat Alison Lundergan Grimes has authority… Read More
West Virginia House of Delegates Delegates Elects New Speaker
By: Associated Press
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – The West Virginia House of Delegates has elected a new speaker to replace state Supreme Court candidate Tim Armstead. Delegates elected Republican Roger Hanshaw of Clay County on Wednesday. Hanshaw is vice chairman of the House Judiciary Committee. Democrats nominated Tim Miley, who served as speaker until Republicans won the majority… Read More
Ohio Unveils 5-Year Strategic Plan for Education
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – State officials have unveiled a five-year plan aimed at helping Ohio students succeed after graduating from high school. The plan unveiled Tuesday focuses on ensuring each child has access to relevant and challenging academic experiences and resources across race, gender, ethnicity, language, disability, family background and/or income. Tess Elshoff, State Board… Read More
Officials: Prison Guards, Inmate, Treated for Exposure
By: Associated Press
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CHILLICOTHE, Ohio (AP) – The State Highway Patrol says more than 20 people have been treated for possible drug exposure at an Ohio prison. Patrol spokesman Lt. Robert Sellers says 23 staff members at Ross Correctional Institution and one inmate began showing signs of a drug overdose Wednesday about 9 a.m. Sellers says the inmate… Read More
Blankenship Ballot Bid Heads to West Virginia Supreme Court
By: Associated Press
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – Convicted former coal CEO Don Blankenship’s last chance to get his name on the ballot in November’s U.S. Senate race in West Virginia begins at a hearing before the state Supreme Court. The court is scheduled to hear Blankenship’s appeal of a decision denying his third-party candidacy application today (Wednesday). Secretary… Read More
Trump’s Assaults against News Media are Heightening Security Concerns
The incessant drumbeat of news media criticism by President Donald J. Trump is causing some major concerns among the press and First Amendment advocates, according to veteran, award-winning journalist Andrew Alexander. Alexander is a former Washington Post ombudsman, a former Washington Bureau chief for Cox Newspapers and an award winning veteran journalist with more than… Read More