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Lake Hope to Receive $118K from ODNR for Water System Upgrades
By: WOUB News Team
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COLUMBUS, Ohio – A local state park is set to upgrade its water system thanks to an investment from the state. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) received approval from… Read More
Rising Waters: Aging Levees, Climate Change And The Challenge To Hold Back The Ohio River
By: Liam Niemeyer | Ohio Valley ReSource
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When 78-year-old Jim Casto looks at the towering floodwalls that line downtown Huntington, West Virginia, he sees a dark history of generations past. The longtime journalist and local historian is… Read More
Community Feedback Sought on Proposed Ohio River Bridge
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HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) — Officials are asking for community feedback on a proposed Ohio River bridge connecting West Virginia and Ohio. News outlets report the bridge would be the final… Read More
Report: Water Unaffordable for Nearly Half of Martin Co., Kentucky
By: Sydney Boles | Ohio Valley ReSource
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A new report finds nearly half the residents of Martin County, Kentucky, cannot afford water service. Local activists with the Martin County Concerned Citizens are ringing alarm bells about water… Read More
Ohio Weighs Opening Highway Corridors to Broadband Projects
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — About 1 million Ohioans, mostly in Appalachia, lack high-speed internet service and the state’s highway corridors may hold the key to addressing the stubborn problem, a… Read More
West Virginia Suspension Bridge Reopens
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WHEELING, W.Va. (AP) – A West Virginia suspension bridge has reopened more than a month after it was closed when a charter bus weighing well over the weight limit crossed… Read More
Trump And Democrats Agree On $2 Trillion For Infrastructure, But Not On How To Pay
By: Brian Naylor | NPR
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Democratic congressional leaders called the White House meeting “very constructive,” but the big question remains unanswered. The parties will reconvene in a few weeks to discuss funding options.
Coming To A City Near You, 5G. Fastest Wireless Yet Will Bring New Services
By: Laura Sydell | NPR
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Sacramento, Calif., is one of the first U.S. cities to have 5G wireless service and its mayor sees it giving the city an edge in attracting businesses and autonomous-vehicle technology.
Help On Tap For Troubled Water System In Coal Country
By: Benny Becker | Ohio Valley ReSource
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A water system in eastern Kentucky that was on the verge of collapse could soon get much needed improvements. Many Martin County, Kentucky, residents were without water for long periods… Read More
Current Events: Trump Floats Changes To Ohio River Infrastructure
By: Becca Schimmel | Ohio Valley ReSource
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When President Trump picked the Ohio Valley as the setting to promote his infrastructure plan, he also drew attention to an overlooked part of the nation’s transportation system: inland waterways…. Read More
Ripple Effect: The Big-Ticket Fix For The Ohio’s Aging Dams
By: Becca Schimmel | Ohio Valley ReSource
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A recent breakdown at an Ohio River dam served as a wake-up call about the aging infrastructure that keeps river commerce flowing. The Ohio is one of the country’s busiest… Read More