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Africentric Cruises Past Peebles To Regional Final
The Nubians of Africentric Early College jumped ahead of Peebles and never looked back as they came out victorious 57-40 Tuesday night in the Convo. The Nubians held Beau Justice,… Read More
Marietta Pitching Staff Limits Wooster In 4-2 Win
The No. 12 Marietta Pioneers (5-1) defeated the College of Wooster Scots 4-2 on a benefit of a two-run inning and five wild pitches. The second inning was a big… Read More
Tamane Boosts Rio Grande Over Warner 10-5
The Rio Grande RedStorm extended their win streak to four games when they defeated the Warner Royals 10-5 in Babson Park, Fla., on Tuesday. Daryin Lewis relieved for left handed… Read More
Former Bobcat Mitchell Signs With Steelers
Former Ohio Bobcat Mike Mitchell signed a new deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers on Tuesday according to Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports that the deal… Read More
Battle Of The Bricks Takes To Cleveland
It’s difficult to beat the same team three times in one season, especially when you are playing a team for the second time in less than a week. However, that… Read More
Athens City Council To Request Hearing On Fluff Bakery Liquor License
Athens City Council will introduce an ordinance next week to request a public hearing from the Ohio Division of Liquor Control regarding a proposed liquor license transfer to Fluff Bakery… Read More
Man Arrested On Mill Street After Allegedly Breaking Into 2 Houses
Bradley Nott allegedly walked into two Athens houses on Mill Street Monday night without resident's permission. At 116 Mill Street the 27-year-old was confronted by a female resident, who then… Read More
Police Need Help Identifying Suspect In Hocking County Car Theft Case
A Columbus Metro Park Ranger reported a vehicle parked at the Clear Creek Metro Park had the windows broken out on February 22, 2014. A purse containing cell phones, cash,… Read More
Reagan and Warmack Receive All-Mid-South Conference Honors
Josh Reagan and Jermaine Warmack of the Rio Grande RedStorm were recognized for their accomplishments on the court as the Mid-South Conference announced its award winners for the 2013-14 season… Read More
Photos Of The Week: March 3-9
Visit the Photos Of The Week page for the full archive. Follow @WOUBVisuals on Twitter or @WOUBSports on Instagram for daily updates and visit our Flickr page by clicking any of the… Read More
Athens Woman Sentenced For Meat Cleaver Attack
An Athens woman who attacked her boyfriend with a meat cleaver was sentenced to three years in jail. According to Athens County Prosecutor Keller Blackburn, 35-year-old Amanda Ruth was sentenced… Read More
Athens City, County Go With Local Firm For Electric Aggregation
By a split vote Tuesday, the Athens County Commissioners decided to go with a newly formed local company to guide the county through electric aggregation. The city of Athens, which… Read More
Gov. Kasich Rehashes State Of The State Ideas In Budget Update
Ohio Gov. John Kasich released a budget update Tuesday, known as the mid-biennium review. The update includes Kasich's latest plans for the state, many of which he addressed two weeks ago at the… Read More
Negligence Alleged Against Children’s Hospital, OU Medical College
The father of a young Athens-area boy has filed medical negligence claims against Nationwide Children's Hospital, the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine and other defendants. Danny Metts II,… Read More
Haydenville Man Charged With Having 300 Nude Photos Of Children Pleads Guilty
A Haydenville man charged with having 300 nude photographs of children on his computer accepted a plea deal in Hocking County Common Pleas Court Monday. James A. McManaway, 37, pleaded… Read More
Columbus Student Wins Ohio’s “Poetry Out Loud” Contest, Advances To Nationals
Ohio’s ninth annual Poetry Out Loud state competition was held Saturday, March 8 at the Matesich Theatre at Ohio Dominican University. Lake Wilburn, a junior at Centennial High School in… Read More
Doseck Named First Team All-Ohio
Dominique Doseck was named to the First Team All-Ohio squad for Division II Monday morning. Doseck paved the way for the Bulldogs, who have now won consecutive district titles. This… Read More
Sixteen Cases Of Mumps Reported In Ohio State Outbreak
Public health officials say 16 mumps cases have been confirmed in an outbreak at Ohio State University. Columbus Public Health spokesman Jose Rodriguez says officials expect to see more cases… Read More
Familiar Licorice Smell Investigated In West Virginia
The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection is investigating a business in Poca after reports of a familiar smell that followed January's chemical spill. The agency on Monday received reports… Read More
WV Unclaimed Property Website Expanded
West Virginia is expanding the website of unclaimed property to include listings of $25 or more. State Treasurer John Perdue's office says recent policy changes have lowered the minimum value… Read More
CIA Search Of Congressional Computers Referred To Justice
The head of the Senate Intelligence Committee says the CIA improperly searched a stand-alone computer network established for Congress as part of its investigation into allegations of CIA abuse in… Read More
Dark Market: Forced Prostitution Comes At Steep Price For Victims And The Community
Modern slavery has built a rich and powerful industry on the backs of men, women and children. Generating over $32 billion a year, the exploitation of over 27 million people… Read More
Commissioner Says Law Governing Sheriff’s Possible Suspension Needs Changed
An Athens County commissioner says he will pursue changes in the state law under which the suspension of Sheriff Patrick Kelly is being considered. Commissioner Lenny Eliason said he has… Read More
West Virginia Puts Bill To Regulate Gas Drilling Waste On Hold
A bill to regulate the disposal of waste produced by gas-well drilling will likely be introduced by the governor in a special session. Lawmakers who negotiated a version both sides… Read More
Marshall University And Partners To Create Water Innovation Center
Marshall University is partnering in the creation of a center of innovation for water cleanliness and sustainability. Officials say the university will partner with the Charleston Area Alliance and others… Read More