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84 new COVID-19 cases reported in Athens County from Dec. 30 – Jan. 5
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West Virginia names a new state health officer, commissioner
A school bus crash in Ohio County, West Virginia sends 15 children to the hospital
DeWine gives no hints on whether he’ll sign or veto Ohio lawmakers’ leftover bills
Public Service Commission approves a surcharge for West Virginia American Water
Ohio House members picks Lawrence County Republican as the new speaker
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