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Worried About Catching The New Coronavirus? In The U.S., Flu Is A Bigger Threat
By: Allison Aubrey | NPR
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At least 8,000 people have died from the flu in the U.S. this season. The good news: Easy steps you can take now to protect against the flu may also help you steer clear of the new coronavirus.
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Detroit Man Indicted on Federal Charge in W.Va. Bar Shooting
By: Associated Press
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HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) – Authorities have added a federal charge against a Detroit man in a New Year’s Eve shooting at a West Virginia bar that wounded seven people. Thirty-year-old… Read More
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Report: Ohio’s Dialysis Patients Are Getting Good Care
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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More than 17,000 Ohioans depend on dialysis treatments multiple times each week. And a new report shows Ohioans who need that care are largely getting it. The Ohio Collaborative Dialysis… Read More
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New Protections Proposed For Imperiled Crayfish Species
By: Brittany Patterson | Ohio Valley ReSource
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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife service is proposing new protections for two threatened species of crayfish found in the Appalachian coalfields. Under the new proposed rule, published Tuesday in the Federal… Read More
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WATCH: The Senate Impeachment Trial of Donald Trump | January 29
By: PBS Newshour
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U.S. senators will get the first opportunity to ask questions of President Donald Trump’s attorneys and House managers on Wednesday after both sides were given three days to make their… Read More
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Defense Carries Alexanders to Victory Versus Golden Rockets
By: Kendall Kraft
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ALBANY, Ohio- Despite the Spartans playing without leading scorer, JK Kearns, the Alexander defense held strong against the Wellston Golden Rockets and came out with a 49-33 victory. After losing… Read More
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Federal Hocking Excels on Both Sides of the Ball in Win Versus Wildcats
By: Jensen Knecht
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STEWART, Ohio- The Federal Hocking Lancers put the pressure on the Waterford Wildcats to create a back-and-forth game of three pointers and turnovers. Right from the beginning the Lancers came… Read More
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Meigs Marauders Get the Job Done Versus Raiders for Three Straight Wins
By: Trent Hollon
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POMEROY, Ohio- Looks can be deceiving. For Meigs Marauders head coach Jeremy Hill, a 7-8 record coming into their Tuesday matchup was not representative of their true potential as a… Read More
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Eagles Come Out of Reedsville With Slim Win Over Miller
By: Dylan Theisen
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REEDSVILLE, Ohio – Eastern enthusiasts filled their home gymnasium to watch the ardent Eagles, who sought a second consecutive win to follow their three-loss week. Though the visiting Miller Falcons… Read More
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Nelsonville-York Hangs with Athens Early, but Falter in Second Half
By: Will Price
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NELSONVILLE, Ohio- Coming off their biggest win of the season, the Athens Bulldogs may have overlooked the Nelsonville-York Buckeyes Tuesday night. The fast-paced game saw the teams trading buckets early,… Read More
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Athena Cinema Hosts Speakeasy Soirée and ‘Porgy and Bess’ Jan. 31 – Feb. 1
The Athena Cinema will host two special events on the weekend of January 31, both celebrating the intersection of film and music. A Speakeasy Soirée will feature Eddy/Meyer Trio, a… Read More
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Aubree Riley II Radio A Sessions
By: Emily Votaw
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Nashville’s Aubree Riley gave an intimate performance of four songs in WOUB’s Radio A: “Where You’ve Been,” “Estas Destinad A Mi,” “The Key,” and “Lay Low.” Riley grew up near… Read More
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LGBT Employment Rights Cases before U.S. Supreme Court Explained
Three cases are pending before the Supreme Court of the United States that could have significant impacts on the employment rights of LGBT workers. Decisions will be issued before the… Read More