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Ohio Men’s Basketball: Shooting woes continue for Ohio in loss to Kent State
By: Brandon Monty
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ATHENS, Ohio — A familiar demon came back to haunt the Ohio men’s basketball team Tuesday night, as the green and white could not get their jump shots to fall… Read More
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Forget Screen Time Rules — Lean In To Parenting Your Wired Child, Author Says
By: Anya Kamenetz | NPR
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In his new book, The New Childhood, Jordan Shapiro argues that we’re not spending enough screen time with our kids.
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Last Of The Original Navajo ‘Code Talkers’ Dies At 93
By: Scott Neuman | NPR
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Chester Nez, one of the original 29 Navajo men who used their native language to confound the Japanese military during World War II, died of kidney failure on Wednesday.
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First Medical Marijuana Sales In Ohio To Happen Wednesday
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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Four different dispensaries are set to open for business at 9 a.m. tomorrow. Two are in the Eastern Ohio town of Wintersville. One is in Sandusky. Another is in Canton…. Read More
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ODOT Changing Out All Signs For First Time In Decades
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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The state department of transportation has a bigger job than usual in changing the 38 road signs at Ohio’s borders that feature the new governor’s name. The signs are meant… Read More
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Ex-Principal Convicted Of Sex Charges Sentenced To 2 Years
By: Associated Press
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CHILLICOTHE, Ohio (AP) – A former Ohio principal of the year convicted on charges of having sex with two female high school students has been sentenced to two years in… Read More
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Kentucky Residents Again Seek To Block New Medicaid Rules
By: Associated Press
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) – Sixteen Kentucky residents have again asked a federal judge to block new eligibility requirements for Medicaid. The group, led by a trio of advocacy organizations, wants… Read More
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Former Governor Kasich Has A New Gig
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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Not long after new Ohio Governor Mike DeWine’s inaugural, former Gov. John Kasich is announcing a new gig. Kasich has signed with CNN to be a political commentator for various shows – just… Read More
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Maggie Rogers Reintroduces Herself on ‘Heard It in a Past Life’ Out Jan. 18
By: Rachel Martin I NPR, Victoria Whitley-Berry I NPR
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Pharrell’s praise turned Maggie Rogers into a viral sensation. Now, she’s negotiating all the pitfalls of a fast track to fame on her debut album, Heard It in a Past Life.
![Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross, who oversees the Census Bureau, approved adding a question about U.S. citizenship status to the 2020 census.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/gettyimages-980322512-eb6363740a5e1d883298aa2195ace472892edead-e1547568336954-900x422.jpg)
Judge Orders Trump Administration To Remove 2020 Census Citizenship Question
By: Hansi Lo Wang | NPR
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A federal judge in New York has issued the first ruling out of multiple lawsuits over a question about U.S. citizenship status. The ruling is expected to be appealed all the way to the Supreme Court.
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Furloughed Fed. Employees To Receive Tax Help
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The county that includes Ohio’s capital city will give furloughed federal employees tax help. Franklin County’s treasurer said Monday that those affected federal employees in the… Read More
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Union Authorizes Wright State Strike
By: Associated Press
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FAIRBORN, Ohio (AP) — The union representing Wright State University faculty members has voted to authorize a strike. Members of the Wright State chapter of the American Association of University… Read More
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Lady Lancers Win Again, Continue Climbing Standings
By: Ryan Kincaid
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Federal Hocking seems to have found its stride in 2019, as the Lady Lancers took their recent winning form to South Gallia Monday night in hopes of earning a third… Read More
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Guthrie Sparks Eastern Comeback
By: Zoe Stitzer
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Midway through the third, Eastern was down by two points when sophomore starter Ashton Guthrie had a breakaway 3-pointer that tied the game. Eastern, who had been trailing Belpre consistently… Read More
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Lady Vikings Survive Against Meigs
By: David Butz
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Vinton County found themselves in one of their few competitive games of the season, hanging on to beat Meigs 47-38. It would be hard to find a team in… Read More