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Ohio Men’s Basketball: Shooting woes continue for Ohio in loss to Kent State
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
Forget Screen Time Rules — Lean In To Parenting Your Wired Child, Author Says
In his new book, The New Childhood, Jordan Shapiro argues that we’re not spending enough screen time with our kids.
Last Of The Original Navajo ‘Code Talkers’ Dies At 93
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.
First Medical Marijuana Sales In Ohio To Happen Wednesday
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
ODOT Changing Out All Signs For First Time In Decades
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
Ex-Principal Convicted Of Sex Charges Sentenced To 2 Years
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
Kentucky Residents Again Seek To Block New Medicaid Rules
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
Former Governor Kasich Has A New Gig
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
Maggie Rogers Reintroduces Herself on ‘Heard It in a Past Life’ Out Jan. 18
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.
Judge Orders Trump Administration To Remove 2020 Census Citizenship Question
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.
Furloughed Fed. Employees To Receive Tax Help
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
Union Authorizes Wright State Strike
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
Lady Lancers Win Again, Continue Climbing Standings
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
Guthrie Sparks Eastern Comeback
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
Lady Vikings Survive Against Meigs
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