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How Planned Parenthood’s Exit from Federal Program is Affecting Ohio
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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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
By: Sydney Boles | Ohio Valley ReSource
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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.
By: Associated Press
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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.
By: Associated Press
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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
By: Associated Press
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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
By: Taylor Jedrzejek
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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
By: Emily Votaw
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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
By: Domenico Montanaro | NPR
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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
By: Julie Carr Smyth | AP
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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
By: Associated Press
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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
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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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
By: Associated Press
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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
By: Associated Press
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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
By: Associated Press
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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