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The EPA’s new ‘good neighbor’ rule targets downwind pollution by power plants
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WASHINGTON (AP) — A new “good neighbor” rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency will restrict smokestack emissions from power plants and other industrial sources that burden downwind areas with… Read More

A zebra bites and injures its owner’s arm before it’s fatally shot
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CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio (AP) — A zebra attacked its owner at an Ohio home and bit the man’s arm before it was fatally shot by a sheriff’s deputy, authorities said. The… Read More

A treaty to protect the world’s oceans has been agreed upon after a decade of talks
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WASHINGTON (AP) — For the first time, United Nations members have agreed on a unified treaty to protect biodiversity in the high seas — nearly half the planet’s surface —… Read More

A bill in West Virginia would give tax credits to ex-residents who move back
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia’s Senate passed a bill Monday that would give $25,000 in tax credits to former residents who move back to the state to work. The… Read More

Contaminated waste shipments from East Palestine derailment are set to resume
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EAST PALESTINE, Ohio (AP) — Shipment of contaminated waste from the site of a fiery train derailment earlier this month in eastern Ohio near the Pennsylvania state line will resume Monday to two approved… Read More

West Virginia officials investigate reports of powder in the air
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Reports of a powder in the air and on some vehicles in parts of the mid-Atlantic U.S. have prompted an investigation by state environment officials in… Read More

The Webb telescope finds surprisingly massive galaxies from the universe’s youth
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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Astronomers have discovered what appear to be massive galaxies dating back to within 600 million years of the Big Bang, suggesting the early universe may… Read More

An explosion at an Ohio metals plant kills 1 worker, injures 13
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OAKWOOD VILLAGE, Ohio (AP) — A maintenance worker was killed in explosion at an Ohio metals plant that sparked a large fire and sent more than a dozen people to hospitals, with… Read More

Ohio’s Ex-House speaker is ill. His corruption trial pauses after a big week
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CINCINNATI (AP) — The racketeering trial of former Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder and lobbyist Matt Borges was cancelled due to illness again Friday, giving jurors a long holiday weekend to mull… Read More

A new study offers hints that healthier school lunches may help reduce obesity
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WASHINGTON (NPR) — A 2010 federal law that boosted nutrition standards for school meals may have begun to help slow the rise in obesity among America’s children — even teenagers… Read More

The train derailment in Ohio prompts a West Virginia water utility to take precautions
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HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) — A West Virginia water utility is enhancing its water treatment process as a precaution following the derailment of a train hauling chemicals that later sent up a toxic… Read More

Officials say the air near Ohio train derailment is safe for residents to return home
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EAST PALESTINE, Ohio (AP) — Evacuated residents can return to the Ohio village where crews burned toxic chemicals after a train derailment five days ago near the Pennsylvania state line… Read More

Acuff’s 29 points leads Eastern Michigan past Ohio Men’s Basketball 90-79
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YPSILANTI, Mich. (AP) — Tyson Acuff had 29 points for Eastern Michigan in the 90-79 win over Ohio on Tuesday night. Acuff added six assists for the Eagles (6-16, 3-6… Read More

A defense lawyer questions the ‘vibes’ and judge’s fitness in former House Speaker Larry Householder’s corruption trial
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CINCINNATI (AP) — One of former Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder’s defense lawyer questioned the fitness on Tuesday of U.S. District Judge Timothy Black to preside over the Republican’s corruption… Read More

Sen. Manchin pushes to delay tax credits for electric vehicles
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Ratcheting up his criticism, Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin on Wednesday moved to delay new tax credits for electric vehicles, a key feature of President Joe Biden’s landmark climate law…. Read More

DeWine to focus the State of the State address on his budget priorities
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio’s Republican governor said Wednesday that his 2023 State of the State address will focus on his budget priorities for the next two years. Gov. Mike… Read More

West Virginia’s governor goes on the road to tout his income tax cut proposal
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice is going on the road to tout his proposal to reduce the state’s personal income tax by 50%. The Republican governor… Read More

Dennis leads Toledo past Ohio Men’s Basketball 90-75
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TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — Rayj Dennis scored 25 points as Toledo beat Ohio 90-75 on Tuesday night. Dennis added nine rebounds and seven assists for the Rockets (12-6, 3-2 Mid-American… Read More

High court to weigh freezing ex-Ohio regulator’s $8M assets
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The Ohio Supreme Court announced Tuesday that it will take up a dispute over the freezing of $8 million in assets belonging to a former top… Read More

Appalachian Regional Commission fund set to assist rural broadband
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — The Appalachian Regional Commission is offering $6.3 million in grant money to boost broadband access in dozens of communities. The commission said it will be the… Read More

Hunter scores 23 as Ohio Men’s Basketball knocks off Ball State 76-71
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ATHENS, Ohio (AP) — Jaylin Hunter scored 23 points as Ohio beat Ball State 76-71 on Tuesday night. Hunter also contributed four steals for the Bobcats (9-7, 1-2 Mid-American Conference)…. Read More

Metheny scores 25 as Bowling Green takes down Ohio Men’s Basketball 88-79
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BOWLING GREEN, Ohio (AP) — Kaden Metheny’s 25 points helped Bowling Green defeat Ohio 88-79 on Saturday night. Metheny had three steals for the Falcons (8-7, 2-0 Mid-American Conference). Rashaun… Read More

DeWine bans TikTok and WeChat from state government devices in Ohio
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — State workers in Ohio will be banned from using TikTok, WeChat and other Chinese-owned social media apps on state-issued devices over concerns that sensitive personal information… Read More

West Virginia names a new state health officer, commissioner
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Dr. Matthew Christiansen, director of West Virginia’s office of drug control policy, is now the new state health officer. Effective immediately, Christiansen will also serve as… Read More

A school bus crash in Ohio County, West Virginia sends 15 children to the hospital
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WHEELING, W.Va. (AP) — A school bus crash in West Virginia on Wednesday morning sent 15 children to the hospital, authorities said. The students were taken to Wheeling Hospital as… Read More
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