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Parkersburg News & Sentinel
Parkersburg News & Sentinel
Parkersburg News & Sentinel
Parkersburg News & Sentinel
Parkersburg News & Sentinel
Humane Society of the Ohio Valley revisits request to Washington County
MARIETTA - The Humane Society of the Ohio Valley met with Washington County Commissioners following their request for additional funding in August on Thursday morning. In the August meeting, the organization requested an additional $15,000 per month for daily operations and services. Following the advice of commissioners, Executive Director Amy...
The Columbus Dispatch
Athens health department investigating at least 11 Shiga E. coli cases at Ohio University
The Athens City-County Health Department and officials at Ohio University are investigating the source of several confirmed cases of E. coli on the university's Athens campus. The health department on Nov. 13 reported at least 11 laboratory-confirmed cases of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli , up from four confirmed cases originally announced Nov. 11. All of the cases identified so far involve students on the university's Athens campus, according to health officials. The health department said it is working along with university officials to "identify possible exposures" and to find out if the cases share a common source, as well as determine any ongoing risk. The Shiga-toxin producing E. coli can spread through contaminated food, water, contact with animals or from person to person, the health department said. Washing hands thoroughly with soap and water after using the restroom and before eating or preparing food can prevent spreading the infection, according to the health department. Symptoms can range from severe stomach cramps to potentially bloody diarrhea. Some may also experience vomiting or a low fever. Symptoms usually start within three to four days after exposure and can take up to 10 days to appear. "We encourage students and members of the
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Fort Frye Holds Off Columbus Academy 19-7 to Reach Region 19 Final
BEVERLY, Ohio — Defense travels, and on Friday night, November 13, it stayed home and won. Fort Frye beat Columbus Academy 19-7 in an OHSAA Division V, Region 19 semifinal at Beverly, according to the Mansfield News Journal’s statewide scoreboard. The Columbus Dispatch’s scoreboard and High School On SI’s statewide scoreboard both confirmed the 19-7 […]
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Parkersburg News & Sentinel
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Waterford’s Hayden Jones named district defensive POTY
Hayden Jones racked up 125 total tackles for a defense that allowed just 52 points in the regular season. For his efforts, the Waterford senior was named the Division 6 Southeast District Defensive Player of the Year by the Ohio Prep Sports Media Association. Jones also had two two interceptions,...
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As more intense rains overwhelm storm drain systems, Athens and other communities consider flood-control alternatives
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — During the unusually heavy rains this summer, videos popped up on social media showing water gushing out of storm drains in Athens. This was presented by frustrated residents as evidence the city is failing to properly maintain the storm drainage system, leading to blocked lines and flooded roads, homes and businesses.