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Judiciary Committee Reviews New Sexual Misconduct Allegations Against Kavanaugh
By: Ryan Lucas | NPR
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Senators said they were assessing what to make of new accusations involving Kavanaugh as the hours ticked toward a high-stakes hearing for the Supreme Court nominee on Thursday.

West Virginia Higher Elevations Close To Peak Fall Foliage
By: Associated Press
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – West Virginia’s higher elevations are starting to burst into their peak colors. The state Tourism Office released its first fall foliage report Wednesday. Tourism officials say… Read More

Suspect Named in Fatal Athens Hit-And-Run Now Missing
By: WOUB News Team
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ATHENS — A Summit County man has been indicted on charges related to the June hit-and-run that killed an Athens County man in mid-June. John W. Rohr, 37, of Clinton, Ohio,… Read More

Will Congress Bring Sky-High Air Ambulance Bills Down To Earth?
By: Jackie Fortier | NPR
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Medevac helicopter companies are on the congressional radar, as a funding bill for the Federal Aviation Administration nears passage. Consumer protections against deceptive practices could become law.

Miners Urge Congressional Action On Pensions, Black Lung Fund
By: Becca Schimmel | Ohio Valley ReSource
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Retired coal miners and coal community activists are on Capitol Hill this week urging action on two important issues for miners: pensions and black lung benefits. Advocates say funds supporting… Read More

Developers Say Mountain Valley Pipeline To Now Cost $4.6B
By: Associated Press
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ROANOKE, Va. (AP) – Developers of a natural gas pipeline set to run through West Virginia and Virginia say the project’s cost has risen from $3.7 billion to $4.6 billion…. Read More

Lineup Set For Columbus Cartoon And Comic Strip Festival
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – The creator of the “For Better Or For Worse” comic strip and the artist behind the “Bone” graphic novels are among the participants in an annual… Read More

Amusement Park Company Fined for Safety Violations
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SANDUSKY, Ohio (AP) – The parent company for Ohio’s Cedar Point amusement park has been fined over $140,000 for safety violations. The $142,270 fine by the Occupational Safety and Health… Read More

Kasich: Local, National Shootings Have Done Little To Change Gun Law Debate
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Republican Ohio Gov. John Kasich says more public pressure is needed to get state lawmakers around the country to tighten state gun laws. Kasich has grown… Read More

Haunting Truth of Corporate Spending in Politics Revealed in “Dark Money,” Monday, October 1 at 10
Kimberly Reed’s Political Thriller Uncovers Intricate Schemes of Illegal Election Funding in Her Home State of Montana, the perfect case study. Your vote can be bought, but at what cost?… Read More

Healthcare is Boosted by Artificial Intelligence Innovations, Says Expert
Artificial intelligence may be on the brink of revolutionizing worldwide healthcare says digital strategist and award winning journalist Randy Rieland. Data being analyzed by artificial intelligence have allowed improved diagnostics… Read More