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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.





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 Kymonie Desean Davis was indicted in federal court on one count of being a felon in possession of ammunition. He remains at large. A previous… Read More

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 Coalition’s report shows the state has an exceptional reputation for offering quality and locally-accessible dialysis services. Dr. Robin Shah says the key is making sure dialysis is… Read More


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 Register, the agency will designate 445 miles of streams in West Virginia, Kentucky and Virginia as “critical habitat” for the Guyandotte River crayfish and Big… Read More

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 case for, and against, removing the president from office. During the Senate impeachment trial, House Democrats argued Trump abused the office of the presidency by… Read More

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 JK in the Spartans’ last game and a couple of players that were fighting the flu, Coach Jim Kearns told his team to come out… Read More

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 out strong. With having won 77-50 over the Wildcats, there was no question to if Federal Hocking had played well. This now makes their record… Read More

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 team. Hill feels the Marauders rankings in the TVC-Ohio doesnt tell the whole story “We are actually a ball club that’s four points away from… Read More

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 posed a fair challenge, the Eagles stuck to their aggressive, bread-and-butter offense – going on to defeat the Falcons 50-46. From the tipoff to the… Read More

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, but the Buckeyes found themselves ahead deep into the second quarter. Down 26-20, the Bulldogs were on their heels against a motivated NY squad. From… Read More

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 local jazz band playing live music to a rare collection of short films from the silent era on Jan 31st at 7:00 p.m. The second… Read More


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 Corning, OH, and moved to Nashville directly after graduating from high school to pursue her musical career. Aubree Riley’s voice has a distinct brassy musicality… Read More



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 Court recesses at the end of June. These cases will determine if the 1964 Civil Rights Act prevents employment discrimination based upon sexual orientation and… Read More