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How Planned Parenthood’s Exit from Federal Program is Affecting Ohio
An estimated 99 ,000 low income Ohioans who want birth control and reproductive health care services have fewer options now that Planned Parenthood nationwide has pulled out of the federal Title X program…. Read More
New Kentucky Memorial Honors Miners Who Died Of Black Lung
Coal miners and family members of miners who have died from black lung disease gathered Sunday in Whitesburg, Kentucky, to dedicate a new memorial to miners who perished from the… Read More
Public Forums on Substance Use Response Plan Set in W.Va.
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Public forums will be held starting this week on a statewide response to substance use in West Virginia. The first will be Tuesday at the Beckley-Raleigh… Read More
Detroit Minor Charged in Fatal Stabbing in W.Va.
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) — Police say a juvenile from Detroit has been charged with stabbing a man to death in West Virginia. Huntington Police Chief Hank Dial says Monday that… Read More
Whooping Cough Cases Confirmed In Ky. Schools
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) – Health officials have confirmed two cases of whooping cough at Kentucky schools. Lexington-Fayette County health officials said Friday that the latest case of the highly contagious… Read More
Ohio Football: 3 Takeaways from the Bobcats Loss to Northern Illinois
ATHENS, OH — After a big win in Buffalo, the Bobcats came home for Homecoming and played well. For a half, anyway. In the second half, the ‘Cats went back… Read More
‘Nelsonville A to Z’ Celebrates People, Places, Events of Nelsonville
Local writer and poet Celeste Parsons has lived in Athens County for nearly 30 years, but she still humbly considers herself pretty new to the area. She is vocal about… Read More
7 Questions Ahead Of The Next Democratic Primary Debate
The last couple of weeks have been dominated by the congressional impeachment inquiry into President Trump. But Democratic presidential candidates will take center stage again this week.
Is Ohio in Play? GOP Tilt Working Against Democrats
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Chris Gagin says he hasn’t changed much politically, even as so much around him has. The attorney from rural Belmont County, Ohio, became a Republican in… Read More
West Virginia EPA Offers Schools Free Rain Barrels
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – West Virginia is offering free rain barrels to schools in the state. The Department of Environmental Protection said schools with current or planned flower or vegetable… Read More
DeWine Stands Strong On Gun Violence Package, Even After Mixed Reviews
Gov. Mike DeWine says he’s confident his STRONG Ohio gun violence package will be enacted into law, in spite of the chilly reception he’s gotten from both Republicans and Democrats. DeWine pushed back at Democrats’… Read More
Fires Burn Daniel Boone National Forest
WINCHESTER, Ky. (AP) – Daniel Boone National Forest officials say multiple fires have burned hundreds of acres there, with almost all of the fires caused by people. Three crews from… Read More
Sen. Brown To Deliver OSU Commencement Address
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown is set to deliver the commencement address at Ohio State University. The school announced Tuesday that Brown will speak to 3,600 students… Read More
No Problems Found In Ohio Prison Inspections
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – A committee that conducts prison inspections on behalf of the Ohio Legislature says it found no problems during inspections at five corrections facilities. Committee Executive Director… Read More
Hear Newly-Released ‘Short Wave,’ NPR’s Daily Science Podcast
Short Wave, a new daily science podcast from NPR, will explore new discoveries, everyday mysteries, and the science behind the headlines – all in about 10 minutes a day, Monday… Read More