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    A box of ivermectin is shown in a pharmacy as pharmacists work in the background, Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021, in Ga. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart, File)
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    Local GOP senator credits ivermectin for treating his cancer, wants it available...18m ago
    YFQ-44 aircraft are parked on the flightline at a California test location for the Air Force’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft program. Air Force photo
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    The Air Force has selected the brain for its Ohio-built autonomous fighter 1h ago
    Mercy Health - Springfield Regional Medical Center. CONTRIBUTED
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    New cardiothoracic and vascular surgeon joins Springfield Mercy Health
    State Representative Bernie Willis speaks during a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Seven Brew location at the intersection of East Main Street and Belmont Avenue in Springfield Tuesday, July 16, 2024. The new  Seven Brew is the first in area. It offers hot and cold coffee drinks as well as energy drinks, milk shakes and smoothies. BILL LACKEY/STAFF
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    Bill would end ‘autopilot’ property tax levies, imperiling most taxes on the books
    Rep. Andrea White, R-Kettering, delivers a press conference on Feb. 5, 2026, touting her new bill that would streamline and modernize how law enforcement entities and courts report criminal data back to the Ohio attorney general. AVERY KREEMER / STAFF
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    Area House rep touts bill to modernize, streamline Ohio’s criminal reporting system...
    This is the weekly Outpatient Respiratory Illness Activity map from the CDC, for the week ending Feb. 7, 2026.
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    Flu map: Ohio hospitalizations decrease for sixth week in a row
    An aerial view of the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. Air Force photo by Jim Copes.
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    Wright-Patterson AFB land to be set aside for $38M STEM center
    Clark County Common Pleas Court
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    Micro drones like these will race through an indoor course in the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force during the 7th Annual Micro Drone Race this coming weekend. Contributed
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    Tiny, fast and fun: Micro drone racing return to Air Force Museum
    Drivers make their evening commute on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026, in Springfield. JOSEPH COOKE/STAFF
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    Letters to the editor: Not everyone is pro-Haitian in Springfield
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    Assistant Teresa Ross looks at pink and red roses being sold to customers for Valentine's Day at Schneider's Florist & Flower Delivery on Friday, Feb. 13, 2026 in Springfield. JOSEPH COOKE/STAFF
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    PHOTOS: Local floral stores prepare for Valentine's Day
    Charleston Falls, which is located in Bethel Township south of Tipp City, is frozen over after weeks of frigid weather in late January and early February. The falls is located in Charleston Falls Preserve, one of the most popular units managed by Miami County Park District. BRYANT BILLING / STAFF
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    PHOTOS: Charleston Falls a winter wonderland after frigid temperatures, snow
    Don Engel, left, optical technician for Health Partners of Western Ohio, shows Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine, center, and First Lady Fran DeWine technology he uses to examine student's eyes as part of a new children's eyesight program, OhioSEE, at Northeastern Elementary School on Monday, Feb. 9, 2026, in South Vienna. JOSEPH COOKE/STAFF
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    PHOTOS: Gov. DeWine holds gathering to discuss OhioSEE
    Faith leaders praise and sing along to Elevation Worship's "Trust in God" during Here We Stand: Faith Leaders for Immigration Justice & Family Unity at St. John Missionary Baptist Church on Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, in Springfield. Pastors and community members gathered to pray and call for the extension of Temporary Protected Status which is scheduled to expire on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026. JOSEPH COOKE/STAFF
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    PHOTOS: Large event calls for Haitian Temporary Protected Status Extension
    CARTOONS: Michael Ramirez, Jan. 22, 2026
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    CARTOONS: Politics for the week
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    Central State University is located in Wilberforce, northwest of Xenia. BRYANT BILLING/STAFF
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    Central State faculty union challenges planned cuts
    University of Dayton President Eric Spina introduces the first of many forum discussions during NATO week Thursday morning, May 22 at University of Dayton's Roger Glass Center in Dayton. This session was "US Global Strategy at a Historic Inflection Point" with moderator and 4 panelist. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF
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    UD president to retire in 2027; board seeks replacement
    Central State University is located in Wilberforce, northwest of Xenia. BRYANT BILLING/STAFF
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    Central State trustees approve staff cuts, plan to ‘realign faculty’
    A student walks to his afternoon class on Wittenberg University on Thursday, Feb 5, 2026, in Springfield. JOSEPH COOKE/STAFF
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    Wittenberg combines financial aid, admissions into single office
    Wright State’s Center for Civics, Culture and Workforce Development staff members Adam Reiman, deputy director; Jason Anderson, executive director; Diane Vitas; and Mike Jacobs, deputy director. Courtesy of Wright State University.
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    Wright State to teach area teachers how to prepare for civics classes; host student...
    Sinclair Community College resumed in-person classes on Tuesday, about 36 hours after snow stopped Sunday evening. Much of the area received over a foot of snow. Most area universities had resumed in-person classes by Wednesday, though Wright State will continue to be remote by the end of the week. BRYANT BILLING/STAFF
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    Wright State, Wittenberg remain remote due to weather, others colleges like Miami open as...
    Ohio schools are now required to meet a minimum number of instructional hours, according to the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
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    Most districts not close to using up ‘snow days’ this school year
    A woman is up to her knees in snow clearing her windows at the McDonald’s near Wright State University early Sunday morning, Jan. 25, 2026. BUCK CREEK PHOTOGRAPHY/CONTRIBUTED
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    Many colleges, universities closed Monday, still assessing for the rest of the week
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