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THU/11-12 Beloit West Branch’s presentation of “Disney’s The Lion King Jr.”, 7 p.m., high school auditorium; tickets available at wbmusic.org…

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BIG MAC SPRINGFIELD — Unbeaten South Range is going to have to contend with the Midwest…

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National Diabetes Awareness Month shows just how much Appalachia has at stake

National Diabetes Awareness Month takes on a different significance in Appalachia, and WalletHub’s “2026’s Most Overweight and Obese States in America,” gives some idea why. Obesity is one of the bigger risk factors and primary cause of type 2 diabetes, and West Virginia is the most obese state in the country. Ohio is 15th.…

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OSU names provost as new president after predecessor's abrupt resignation

COLUMBUS (AP) — Ohio State elevated its chief academic officer to president Thursday, acting swiftly to move past the abrupt resignation of former President Walter “Ted” Carter Jr. following revelations about his “inappropriate relationship” with the female host of a podcast for military veterans. Trustees voted unanimously to appoint Executive Vice President and Provost…

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has signed a two-year, $60 billion operating budget that flattens the state’s…

DeWine signs tax bill

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