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CIA Used Prisoner As ‘Training Prop’ For Torture, Psychologist Testifies
By: Sacha Pfeiffer | NPR
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James Mitchell testified at a trial at Guantanamo that a man accused of helping finance the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks was subjected to “excessive” abuse.
Local Author Examines a Generation of West Virginians in ‘Goshen Road’
By: Emily Votaw
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Goshen Road is a novel set in rural West Virginia that follows the poignant, intense, and fascinating lives of four main characters over the course of one generation. The book is local author and longtime Hocking College professor Bonnie Proudfoot’s first novel, and it is currently available at the Little Professor Bookstore (65 South Court… Read More
Lawmakers Say Copay Assistance Bill Would Lower Patients’ Out-Of-Pocket Costs
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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Some Ohioans who rely on copay assistance programs to help with expensive medications are finding that their insurance companies are no longer allowing those payments to apply to their deductibles. Two lawmakers are hoping their bill will stop that. The situation hits people with chronic and complex illnesses very hard, because their meds cost tens… Read More
Marshall Investigating After ‘Hate Graffiti’ Tags on Campus
By: Associated Press
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HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) – Marshall University says it is investigating three separate incidents of “hate graffiti” on its campus. A statement from the school Thursday said its police department is trying to identify who wrote the graffiti. Disciplinary action up to expulsion or dismissal could be taken if the incidents are linked back to a… Read More
This Week On Radio Free Athens: January 25, 2020
Every weekend local music geeks unite to provide the region with 11 hours of creatively curated tunes on WOUB 1340AM, an endeavor that is known commonly as Radio Free Athens! Typically the program runs from 9 a.m. EST to 8 p.m. EST every Saturday, and can also be heard through this link. From DJ Grumpy Grandma,… Read More
Morgan Bentley Celebrates Historic Moment for the Lady Vikings
By: Hardika Singh
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McARTHUR, Ohio- Every basketball player dreams of scoring 1,000 points in their career, but few actually attain that goal. Vinton County Lady Viking Morgan Bentley achieved that goal in three years Thursday night and gave the Lady Vikings another reason to celebrate along with their 72-40 win against the Athens Lady Bulldogs. Lady Viking Morgan… Read More
Lady Tomcats Make Few Mistakes en route to Win Over South Gallia
By: Jensen Knecht
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CROWN CITY, Ohio- On Tuesday, January 23rd the South Gallia Rebels hosted the Trimble Lady Tomcats. This matchup created a high energy game. The Lady Tomcats came into the game with momentum and used that to win 34-58. Despite the 24-point difference, the Lady Rebels had put up a fight. The one aspect that put… Read More
Eastern Lady Eagles Out-Duel Waterford in Low-Scoring Affair
By: Nick Viland
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REEDSVILLE, Ohio- The score might’ve been low, but the intensity was high when the Lady Eagles flew in against the Lady Wildcats. Eastern was able to top the Waterford Lady Wildcats on Thursday, 28-24. Late into the first quarter the Lady Wildcats went up by six going into the second quarter with all the momentum,… Read More
Alexander Snaps Four Game Losing Streak with a Double Digit Win Over Meigs
By: Curtis Feder
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POMEROY, Ohio- The Alexander Lady Spartans went to Pomeroy to face off against the Meigs Lady Marauders for their fourth game within the span of a week Thursday night, securing the victory 54-43. Alexander came in with a four game losing streak to stiff competition, looking to change the mindset in the locker room and… Read More