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Ohio Zips Past Akron, Winning Streak Now at 11
By: Connor Martin
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The Ohio Women’s basketball team (16-3 8-0) is still perfect within the Mid American Conference after defeating Akron (10-9 4-4) earning their 16th conference win in a row. The Bobcats… Read More
Athens Continue Winning Streak Against River Valley
By: Alyssa Lyons, Blake Baker
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The Athens Lady Bulldogs (4-12, 3-6) picked up their third straight win, and fourth win of the season as they defeated the River Valley Lady Raiders (8-10, 4-6) Wednesday night… Read More
Griffin Lutz Injury Update
By: Tony Heim
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Griffin Lutz, Athens’ junior point guard, has officially been ruled out for the rest of the season according to multiple sources close to Lutz. Lutz broke his foot in Tuesday… Read More
W.Va House to Hold Public Meeting on Permit-Less Gun Bill
By: Associated Press
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The house of Delegates Judiciary Committee will hold a public meeting on Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. to allow the public to speak about a new concealed carry proposal. The proposal… Read More
Ohio Schools Closed Over Lead-Tainted Water will Resume Classes
By: Associated Press
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Schools in Sebring, OH are slated to reopen after shutting down for three days over the lead-tainted water found in the rural northeastern region. Classes in the Sebring school district near… Read More
Ohio Democratic Lawmakers to Discuss Their Economic Agenda
By: Associated Press
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Democratic state lawmakers are planing to discuss their economic agenda for Ohio to plan for the upcoming fiscal year. Fred Strahorn, the House Democratic Leader of Dayton, is slated to… Read More
DIRECTV Viewers from Columbus Can Now Receive WOUB-TV
Subscribers of DIRECTV in the Columbus market can now receive PBS affiliate WOUB-TV from Ohio University in Athens, Ohio thanks to a reclassification in the DMA (designated market area) in… Read More
Common Ties: Keeping Family Together
Written and photographed by: Emily Harger DJ and Lyle Fuller never imagined they would have a family of eight children, seven of whom are adopted. “We thought we’d adopt… Read More
Ohio Bill to Defund Planned Parenthood In Final Stretch
By: Associated Press
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An Ohio bill that seeks to divert government funding away from Planned Parenthood is headed toward its final legislative hurdles. A Senate committee approved the measure Wednesday on a party-line… Read More
Swimming and Diving Receive All-American Distinction from CSCAA
By: Joseph Payton
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The College Swimming Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) announced today the Ohio Swimming and Diving team has been named a Scholar All-American team as a result of their academic performance… Read More
Waterford Tied for First in AP Poll
By: Alex Harrison
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For the third consecutive week, the AP polls feature the Waterford girls at the No. 1 spot, but this time the Lady Wildcats aren’t alone. Last week’s poll saw the… Read More
Bevin Calls For Spending Cuts In First Budget Proposal
By: Associated Press
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) – Matt Bevin’s first budget will not take effect until July 1, but Kentucky’s new Republican governor is not waiting to slash government spending. Bevin said Tuesday… Read More
Bill Would Make Sales Tax Holiday Permanent, Annual Event
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – A central Ohio lawmaker says he wants to make the state’s sales tax holiday permanent and an annual event. Sen. Kevin Bacon, a Franklin County Republican,… Read More
Ohio Charter-school Survey Flags Resources As Challenge
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Leaders of top-ranking charter schools in Ohio say more money is needed to pay for quality teachers and more spacious facilities if the sector is to… Read More
Huntington City Council Approves Vacant Building Ordinance
By: Associated Press
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HUNTINGON, W.Va. (AP) – An ordinance that would eliminate several vacant buildings in Huntington has been approved by the City Council. Media outlets report the ordinance will create a vacant… Read More
Ohio Gets Close Win on the Road
By: Mitchell Lyons
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The Bobcats survived a second half scare and managed to defeat Toledo 81-79 to earn their first road MAC road win. With nine minutes to go in the game, the… Read More
Lutz Hurt in Athens Win Over Vikings
By: Jackson Schroeder, Tony Heim
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Griffin Lutz’s steal and layup with 20 seconds left in the fourth quarter put the Athens Bulldogs up one at Vinton County; the most exciting play of the season turned… Read More
A.J. Cobb Double-Double Not Enough Against Belpre
By: Clark Wicks, Erik Threet
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After picking up its first road win of the season Monday, Federal Hocking struggled to keep Belpre out of the lane in its first back-to-back games of the season. The Lancers… Read More