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Alexander Takes N-Y by Storm in Dominative Fourth Quarter
By: Jerry Kirven
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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 first basket of the game, but senior guard Mary-Kate McCullough was so excited she belted out a scream at half court. It seemed like a… Read More

Lady Cats Celebrate Senior Night with Conference Title
By: Ashton Nichols
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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 Wahama (6-10, 5-8) by storm 56-32. Seconds before the buzzer leading into halftime, senior guard Rachel Adams blocked a shot by Wahama taking Waterford into… Read More

Two Former D&I Employees Told To Pay Back ‘Questionable’ Expenses
By: Susan Tebben
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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 of the department have been asked to pay back money or provide documentation for charges they were told were not for a “business purpose.” Former… Read More

Avoiding The Ouch. Scientists Are Working On Ways To Swap The Needle For A Pill
By: Joe Palca | NPR
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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
By: Carrie Johnson | NPR
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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
By: Andy Chow | Statehouse News Bureau
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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. And it’s looking more and more likely that the state will seek an gas tax increase to fill the hole. DeWine says it’s important to… Read More

Ohio Governor Remembers Baseball Great Frank Robinson
By: Associated Press
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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. Robinson, the first black manager in Major League Baseball and the only player to win the MVP award in both leagues, died Thursday at 83…. Read More

MELTED to Bring Psychedelic Rock to The Bluestone Feb. 24
By: Emily Votaw
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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) featuring headliners Ty Segall and White Fence. Archie Fox Live is the independent promoter behind past events such as Helter Swelter at Ace of Cups… Read More


Man’s Body Found in Road Earlier Covered by High Water
By: Associated Press
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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 in a release that a motorist called 911 around 6 a.m. Thursday to report a man lying in the center of Ohio 124. Reader says… Read More

Gov. DeWine to Give State of the State Speech March 5
By: Associated Press
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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 the event in a vote Wednesday, after Speaker Larry Householder officially invited the Republican governor to deliver the midday speech. Householder also is a Republican…. Read More

Kentucky Bourbon Distilleries Draw Record Number of Visits
By: Associated Press
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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 made a record 1.4 million stops at distilleries along the Kentucky Bourbon Trail and Kentucky Bourbon Trail Craft Tour in 2018. KDA says that represents… Read More

Tech Company to Open Office in WV Creating 100 Jobs
By: Associated Press
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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 statement that New York-based Infor develops business cloud software and plans to hire employees for specialized positions to provide those services. The company plans to… Read More

Suit: Pharmacy Officer Knew But Didn’t Stop Excessive Dosing
By: Associated Press
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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 recurring. The lawsuit Thursday over the Nov. 20 death of 82-year-old Melissa Penix names defendants including the Columbus-area Mount Carmel Health System, chief pharmacy officer… Read More


Public Hearing to be Held on WV Education Bill
By: Associated Press
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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 education committee chairman Danny Hamrick and finance committee chairman Eric Householder. While the committees hear from experts on questions related to the bill, Hanshaw says… Read More

Hunters in Ohio Harvest More Than 172K Deer for 2018-2019
By: Associated Press
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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 with last season. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources says 172,040 deer were checked in the 2018-2019 season. A total of 186,247 were checked in… Read More

Official to Discuss Costs of Trials in Pike County Family Massacre
By: Associated Press
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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 people in an Ohio county. Officials in Pike County estimate they’ll spend well over $1 million on the upcoming cases involving the 2016 killings of… Read More


Athens Parking Meters – Change for Change Sake
By: Noah Wolf
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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 credit card. Now a system is being installed that will allow you do that at any metered spot in the city. After city council passed… Read More