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Football: Center Recruit Barron Commits To Ohio
Ohio University landed its fifth early commitment of the 2014 class Thursday, May 9. According to 247Sports.com reporter Steve Wiltfong offensive lineman Kirk Barron verbally committed to Ohio. Barron is… Read More
Top-Seeded Pioneers Stunned By Otterbein 7-1
By: Eric Singer
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An hour and a half rain delay not only dampened the field, but also dampened the mood for the No. 1 seed Marietta Pioneers. Marietta College dropped the first game… Read More
Multipurpose Center Set For Construction Despite Obstacles
Ohio University is expected to break ground this summer on a $12.5 million athletics facility that is considered crucial for maintaining the university’s recent athletic success. But the groundbreaking will… Read More
Ice Cream Recall
By: Associated Press
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A dairy company is voluntarily recalling ice cream produced in Winston-Salem and distributed to 10 states that don't identify possible allergens because the product is packed in the wrong containers…. Read More
Mother’s Day Beautified By An Edible Fruit Bouquet
By: Ann Kyle
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Each year when the holidays make their annual appearances you can hear my mother say, “now, I don’t need anything, please, don’t get me anything…I have enough!” It seems that… Read More
Wolfe Rises To Occasion, Bobcat Softball Stays Alive
Ohio centerfielder Alyssa Wolfe stole a walkoff victory away from the No. 5 Miami RedHawks, and the No. 6 Bobcats (27-28, 10-14) stayed alive to play another day at the… Read More
Three Arrested For Alleged Drug Trafficking
By: Megan Moseley
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Three suspects were arrested during a traffic stop Wednesday night in Marietta. Major Crimes Task Force Agents found them in possession of $2,000, which police believe was to be used… Read More
Statewide Amber Alert Issued For Three Missing Teens
By: Atish Baidya
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A state wide Amber alert has been issue for three teens last seen in Ottawa Ohio. The three boys are identified as Blaine Romes, 14, Blake Romes, 17 and Michael… Read More
Shots Fired Outside Belmont County Courthouse
By: Associated Press
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UPDATE 4:53 p.m. Authorities say they shot the tires of a car to stop a man trying to escape from an eastern Ohio courthouse. No serious injuries were reported. A Belmont… Read More
Ohio’s Top Judge Calls For Nonpartisan Judicial Primaries
By: Associated Press
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UPDATE 2:09 p.m. Ohio's top judge has drawn applause from fellow lawyers with her call for eliminating party labels in Ohio's judicial primaries. Chief Justice Maureen O'Connor said Thursday that nonpartisan… Read More
Chiefs Invite Thompson To Camp
Ohio tight end Jordan Thompson announced on his personal Twitter account that he is headed to Kansas City Chiefs rookie camp. “Let the journey begin!” Thompson tweeted. “I am Kansas… Read More
Residents In WV Town Upset Over Portrayal In Documentary Film
By: Associated Press
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Some Oceana residents are upset over the portrayal of their southern West Virginia town in a documentary about prescription pill abuse. The film "Oxyana" chronicles the lives of people addicted… Read More
Scammers Target Ohioans
By: Associated Press
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State officials say scammers are trying to steal Ohioans' personal information by claiming to be representatives of the new online insurance marketplaces under the federal health care law. Lt. Gov…. Read More
Community Members React To Failure Of Trimble Schools Levy
By: Arian Smedley | Athens Messenger
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The day after the Trimble Local School District’s school levy failed, community members shared their reasons for supporting or opposing the issue. Despite their differences, several agreed on one thing… Read More
Police Find Drugs, Money and Firearms In South Point Home
By: Megan Moseley
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Five people were arrested Wednesday for drug trafficking and possession. The arrests occurred after The Lawrence Drug Major Crimes Task Force and the Lawrence County Sheriff's Office executed a search… Read More
Scott To Cowboys Camp
Tremayne Scott didn’t hear his name called two weeks ago at the NFL Draft, and wasn’t one of two Bobcats to sign as an undrafted free agent. But the former… Read More
Cleveland Man Arraigned On Rape, Kidnap Charges
By: Associated Press
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A Cleveland man has been arraigned on charges of rape and kidnapping days after three women missing for about a decade were found alive at his home. Ariel Castro appeared… Read More
Report Says Ohio Prisons Cut Inmate Medical Costs
By: Associated Press
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Authorities say Ohio prisons cut more than $26 million from inmate medical expenses last year. That's according to a new report from the Correctional Institution Inspection Committee released Wednesday. It… Read More
Police Look For Suspects After Burglary and Assault Victim Dies
By: WOUB Contributing Writer
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Marietta police are asking for help in a burglary and possible murder investigation. Police found Billie Runnion, 80, and James Runnion, 50, severely beaten in their home on Emerson Avenue… Read More
Investigation Continues In Meigs Motel Murder
By: WOUB Contributing Writer
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UPDATE 1:28 p.m. Three people are facing charges after investigators say a man was murdered at a motel in Pomeroy. According to the Meigs County Sheriff's Office, Wallace Chafin, 37,… Read More