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    Former Dayton Congressman Tony Hall meets with U.S. Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, after testifying before the House Foreign Affairs Committee about cobalt mining in the Democratic Republic of Congo. JAMIE DUPREE/CONTRIBUTED
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    Madyson Schuh, left, receives ashes from Father Steve Pawelk with Glenmary Home Missioners during Bishop Fenwick High School's Ash Wednesday mass in the gymnasium Wednesday. Feb. 14, 2024. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF
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    What is Ash Wednesday? The meaning behind the tradition and the start of Lent
    Central State University is located in Wilberforce, northwest of Xenia. BRYANT BILLING / STAFF
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    Central State University president reacts to South Carolina State University shooting
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    4NRS Journey, a tribute to Foreigner and Journey, will bring the arena rock and ballads of the two beloved bands to the Gloria Theatre on Friday, Feb. 20. CONTRIBUTED
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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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    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
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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
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    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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    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
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    Many colleges, universities closed Monday, still assessing for the rest of the week
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