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Lawmakers revive bills to fight racism, honor Juneteenth
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Racism would be declared a public health crisis in Ohio and the day celebrating the official end of slavery would become a...
Ohio governor, first lady receive 2nd COVID-19 vaccine shot
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Gov. Mike DeWine and his wife, Fran DeWine, received the second dose of the coronavirus vaccine on Tuesday, the governor...
OU study demonstrates barriers to COVID-19 vaccination
ATHENS — A new study conducted at Ohio University shows that residents of Appalachian areas, younger Ohioans and Black and Hispanic residents ar...
Mental health organization launches
GALLIPOLIS — A new organization launched Tuesday to serve people and families with mental illness in Gallia, Jackson and Meigs counties.The Nati...
Centrist Democrats flex muscles, create headaches for Biden
WASHINGTON (AP) — A moderate Democratic senator from West Virginia is suddenly one of the most powerful people in Washington.Sen. Joe Manchin ha...
Grants available to Appalachian organizations
NELSONVILLE — The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) is pleased to announce that grant applications for the Donald R. Myers Legacy Fund to Su...
Gallia, Meigs report new cases… Mason reports zero
OHIO VALLEY — Additional COVID-19 cases were reported in Meigs and Gallia Counties on Tuesday.The Meigs County Health Department reported 10 new...
Commissioners approve agenda items
POMEROY — The Meigs County Commissioners approved several agenda items during recent meeting.Michelle Adams was approved as the Ohio Means Jobs ...

Rio unveils tuition reduction plan
RIO GRANDE, Ohio — The University of Rio Grande has announced a reduction in tuition costs and states it is investing in more student support se...

The spring season
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio’s major league sports teams beginning their seasons this spring could be allowed up to 30% of fan capacity unde...