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Alexander Takes N-Y by Storm in Dominative Fourth Quarter
With six minutes remaining in the first quarter of Nelsonville-York’s conference matchup at Alexander, sophomore Jocelyn Heller hit a 3-pointer that gave the Lady Buckeyes the lead. It was the… Read More
Lady Cats Celebrate Senior Night with Conference Title
Waterford has now been undefeated in conference play for five years straight, continuing its path of excellence Thursday night. Taking the conference title, the Lady Wildcats (16-3, 11-0 TVC-Hocking) took… Read More
Two Former D&I Employees Told To Pay Back ‘Questionable’ Expenses
Editor’s Note: delfin bautista uses they/them pronouns, and does not capitalize their name. ATHENS — After an audit ordered by the Vice President for Diversity & Inclusion, two former employees… Read More
Avoiding The Ouch. Scientists Are Working On Ways To Swap The Needle For A Pill
A lot of vaccines and some medications need to be delivered by injection. Two groups of researchers are designing ways of delivering these medications by putting them in pill form.
William Barr, Attorney General Nominee, Gets Nod From Key Senate Committee
The Senate Judiciary Committee voted on Thursday to recommend that the full chamber confirm President Trump’s choice to take over the leadership of the Justice Department.
DeWine Warns Of Impending Crisis With Construction Fund Shortage
The state doesn’t have any money for new road construction projects, and funding is falling short to make repairs to existing infrastructure. Gov. Mike DeWine says this is an impending crisis…. Read More
Ohio Governor Remembers Baseball Great Frank Robinson
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine is expressing sorrow at the death of baseball Hall of Famer Frank Robinson, whom he describes as one of his childhood heroes…. Read More
MELTED to Bring Psychedelic Rock to The Bluestone Feb. 24
On Sunday, February 24, the Nelsonville Music Festival, in collaboration with Archie Fox Live, will present Melted, a day of psychedelic rock at The Bluestone (583 East Broad Street, Columbus)… Read More
Man’s Body Found in Road Earlier Covered by High Water
WAVERLY, Ohio (AP) – An Ohio sheriff says a man’s body has been found in a road earlier covered by high water from flooding. Pike County Sheriff Charles Reader said… Read More
Gov. DeWine to Give State of the State Speech March 5
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – New Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine is set to give his first State of the State speech on March 5 at the Statehouse. The Ohio House authorized… Read More
Kentucky Bourbon Distilleries Draw Record Number of Visits
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) – Kentucky distilleries are reporting another record year for bourbon tourism in the state that produces most of the world’s bourbon. The Kentucky Distillers’ Association says tourists… Read More
Tech Company to Open Office in WV Creating 100 Jobs
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice says a technology company plans to open an office in Charleston creating 100 jobs. News outlets report Justice says in a… Read More
Suit: Pharmacy Officer Knew But Didn’t Stop Excessive Dosing
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – A new wrongful-death lawsuit alleges an Ohio hospital’s chief pharmacy officer knew about employees prescribing, approving and administering excessive painkiller doses but didn’t stop it from… Read More
Public Hearing to be Held on WV Education Bill
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – West Virginia’s Republican House speaker is requesting a public hearing on a complex education bill. Roger Hanshaw made the request Thursday in a letter to House… Read More
Hunters in Ohio Harvest More Than 172K Deer for 2018-2019
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – State officials say hunters in Ohio harvested more than 172,000 white-tailed deer throughout the state’s 2018-2019 season for a decrease of more than 14,000 deer compared… Read More
Official to Discuss Costs of Trials in Pike County Family Massacre
Update 11:45 a.m. COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Ohio’s attorney general says the state should cover the majority of the costs for prosecuting the four suspects in the slayings of eight… Read More
Athens Parking Meters – Change for Change Sake
Most drivers in Athens carry bags of quarters to feed the meters, but if you’ve parked on Court Street between Union and State Streets, you may have paid with your… Read More
Episode 058 : The Davy Rule w/ Rob McLeod
Rob McLeod is a motivational speaker and frisbee ambassador. He talks to students primarily about kindness, acceptance, determination and unplugging. Today on The Kindness Podcast, he talks to me about… Read More