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Marion Boy Dies Of Influenza

WCBE 90.5FM | By Jim Letizia
Published February 22, 2017 at 5:48 AM EST
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A Marion boy is the fifth child in Ohio to die from influenza this season.  Korbyn Mathias died at a Columbus hospital over the weekend.  His parents said he had asthma, and the flu exacerbated his condition.  His family says they are honoring his memory by donating his organs.

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Jim Letizia
Jim has been with WCBE since 1996. Before that he worked as a reporter at another Columbus radio station, and for three newspapers in Southwest Florida.
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