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Community Social Media Page Brings Awareness for Lockdown Mental Health
By: Madelyn Young
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A society that lives on constant connection and communication is still trying to cope with the restrictive regulations of COVID-19. This pandemic continues to evolve at a rapid pace and with the ever-increasing cases it has caused school closures, unemployment, and businesses to shut down, leaving many to question what to do and how to… Read More
Another Epidemic: Youth Vaping on the Rise
By: Joe Weiner, Madelyn Young, Taylor Moore
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Teen vaping is reaching epidemic proportions, with nearly 40 percent of 12th graders reporting use of a vaping device in the past year, and more than 20 percent reporting vaping in the past month. According to the manufacturer, a single JUUL pod contains as much nicotine as a pack of 20 regular cigarettes, so why… Read More
New Prison Tenants to Tackle Opioid Crisis, Economy
By: Madelyn Young
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A group of 15 organizations in Southeast Ohio has been chosen to occupy the former Hocking Correctional Unit near Nelsonville. The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction vacated the facility in late March due to the high cost of operating the prison. According to a fact sheet, the facility was the most expensive prison camp operated by the… Read More
Local Farmers Unaffected by China Tariffs
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U.S. Farmers selling their products to China are likely to feel the effects of tariffs imposed by that country Monday. The action will increase the price the Chinese pay for 120 U.S. agricultural products, from frozen pork to wine and certain fruits and nuts. But Athens farmers, whose markets are often within 30 miles of… Read More
Safety Procedures Announced by Logan-Hocking Schools
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The Logan-Hocking School System has begun a campaign to encourage the community to be the eyes and ears for a safer environment. The district is improving its school-safety plan by implementing “If you see something, say something.” Parents of students gathered in Logan-Hocking Middle School Thursday to hear about new safety measures on campus. These actions… Read More
OU Track Sprinter Faster Than A Treadmill
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She’s a sophomore with wheels for feet – Marissa Handel received the title “Beast of the Week” for the Women’s Track and Field Team. The speedster from Cleveland started out playing soccer. But she fell in love with track. Her endurance led her to become a sprinter for her high school track and field team…. Read More
Breast Cancer Survivors Unite for Race
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The Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure was held at Peden Stadium on Sunday, Oct. 15, giving a chance for survivors to connect with friends and family to spread awareness for this disease. On the dreary Sunday morning there was an explosion of pink: pink hair, pink tutus, pink shirts. In that… Read More