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7 days in … Surprise

A lot went on in national politics this week. After a benign start to February, the past seven days stunned us by providing plenty of drama to think about and discuss. The Republicans have always been intent on dragging civilization back a few…

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Tri-County Coalition of Landowners Say “NO” to Cabot Oil

Most people generally feel that their piece of the American dream as landowners is located in the best part of the country. That, as landowners, their slice of heaven on earth is the best, and indeed that may be true for many. This is at the core…

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Day Six - #BlackPride4 Verdict

The verdicts have been reached:


Wriply Bennet: Disorderly Conduct - Guilty

Failure to Obey - Guilty

Resisting Arrest - Guilty



Ashley: Disorderly Conduct - Guilty

Failure to Obey - Guilty

Resisting Arrest -…

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Students For Opioid Solutions Declares Legislative Victory #3 at THE Ohio State University

Students For Opioid Solutions, a grassroots movement to prevent opioid deaths on college campuses, is proud to announce that February 7, the Undergraduate Student Government at THE Ohio State University unanimously passed SOS’s…

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