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Men’s Basketball: Controlling Athletic Hardaway A Big Key For Bobcats
By: Grant Burkhardt
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We'll keep it brief, as we know you have plenty of studying up to do for tomorrow's clash between Ohio and Michigan. Go ahead, rewatch Bobcat and Wolverine games on ESPN3.com, read every feature story possible, crunch the numbers…it's the time of year when you can get away with it. In the spirit of March,… Read More
Men’s Basketball: “10 Things” From Shoot-Around Day In Nashville
By: Rob Guliano
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This Thursday in Nashville had the feel of a "made for media" event that saw players and coaches from all eight teams being shuffled through a rehearsed routine. It went something like this: Three or four players would venture from the locker room to the “interview holding area” which served as somewhat of a press… Read More
Tell Me Why: A Talk With Columbus’ Moon High
By: Elliot Nicolson
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Columbus-based folk-rock quartet Moon High performed at Donkey Coffee and Espresso on March 9 as part of the 6th annual Aquabear County Fair. The set featured songs from the band's newest LP, Six Suns, which was warmly received by the audience. Moon High plays a signature brand of dusty acoustic folk, fleshed out with sparse… Read More
Men’s Basketball: Press Conference Transcript From Cooper, Offutt and Keely
By: Grant Burkhardt
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Question. Guys, in your film study and just prepping for Michigan, what's the scariest thing you see about their offense, their defense, individual players, things like that? OFFUTT: Obviously three-point shooting, they're able to shoot the three ball, that's something that Coach Beilein has done his whole career. Pretty much the three-point ball. COOPER: Just… Read More
Men’s Basketball: John Groce Press Conference Transcript
By: Grant Burkhardt
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Question. Coach, you've widely regarded Walter Offutt as one of your team's leaders this year, but he wasn't with you guys here at the tournament a couple of years ago. What's his role been this week? GROCE: Well, it's the same as it's been all year, to be honest with you. Walt brings an element… Read More
Task Force Works To Expand Internet Access in Appalachia
By: Amarens ten Bruggencate
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A broadband task force met in Athens today to discuss ways to improve internet access in Appalachian Ohio. The Connect Appalachia Broadband Task Force is working to see over 90 percent broadband coverage in the Appalachian region. The meeting, hosted by Ohio University, would not have been complete without internet access. That is why those… Read More
Doser Project Aims To Clean Up Creek
A new project being developed in southeastern Ohio aims to clean area rivers and streams. The Thomas Fork Doser Project is located in Meigs County. Lisa Prince, with the Leading Creek Watershed Group, says the project will actually "dose" the water of the Thomas Fork branch of the creek with limestone to counteract the… Read More
Men’s Basketball: “10 Things” About The NCAA Tournament
By: Rob Guliano
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• It’s becoming tough to tell who is having the better March – Nick Kellogg or his dad Clark. Nick made the All MAC tournament team and played some of his finest basketball to date in the MAC final against Akron. Then Clark wrapped up calling the Big Ten tournament championship game only to score… Read More
Men’s Basketball: Was Cooper’s MAC Tourney Run Better Than Bassett’s?
By: Matt Archibald
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"In Coop We Trust" tweets, shirts and posters were seen in bunches during the Mid-American Conference Tournament, and why not? Dj Cooper's three-game heroics could go down as the best three-day stretch of games by any Bobcat in the postseason conference tourney. But is it even the best in the past three years? Oh, how… Read More
Afternoon Audio Update For March 15
By: Olivia Bevan
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Parkersburg Mayor Bob Newell says he plans to veto a budget passed by city council Tuesday night for the 2012-2013 budget year. Newly released court records underscore the troubled family life of a 17 year-old Ohio boy charged in a school shooting rampage that killed three students. Details in your afternoon audio update.
Parkersburg Mayor To Veto Budget
By: Olivia Bevan
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Parkersburg Mayor Bob Newell says he plans to veto a budget passed by city council Tuesday night for the 2012-2013 budget year. The budget is the same spending plan that was approved by the council earlier this month. It keeps the floodwall fee the mayor had suggested eliminating last month. Newell says reducing the storm… Read More
Increased St. Patrick’s Day Patrol
By: Olivia Bevan
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The Gallia Meigs Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol will have increased patrol for St. Patrick's Day celebrations. According to a news release, arrests for operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OVI) involving drug usage or trafficking are up for this year compared with last year's statistics. All available troopers will be on patrol looking for… Read More
Flash Flood Watch In Effect For Region
By: Associated Press
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UPDATE 4:00 p.m. The flash flood watch issued by the National Weather Service for southeastern Ohio, northeastern Kentucky and West Virginia remains in effect until 10 p.m. Update: 12:00 p.m. Flooding concerns are causing Vinton County Local Schools to dismiss two hours early. The elementary schools will be out at 12:30 p.m. The high… Read More
Washington State Community College Student And Alumni Art Show
Washington State Community College (WSCC) will showcase the creativity, talent, and dedication of its current and former art students with the premiere of the WSCC Student and Alumni Art Show on Friday, March 30 at the Parkersburg Art Center in West Virginia. Ten WSCC students and alumni are presenting 20 pieces of artwork, including paintings,… Read More
Morning Audio Update For March 15
By: Cheri Russo
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The girlfriend of the Buchtel Police Chief has pleaded not guilty to several drug charges. Listen to your audio update here.
Girlfriend Of Buchtel Police Chief Arraigned On Drug Charges
By: Cheri Russo
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The girlfriend of the Buchtel Police Chief has pleaded not guilty to several drug charges. Jessica Willison, 29, of Nelsonville appeared in Athens County Common Pleas Court yesterday. She's charged with aggravated possession of drugs, aggravated trafficking in drugs and deception to obtain a dangerous drug. Athens County Prosecutor Keller Blackburn says in February, Willison… Read More
Kasich Proposes Oil And Gas Tax Hike
By: Associated Press
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Republican Ohio Gov. John Kasich is drawing upon the example of Congress by proposing a second-year budget in a state that writes its budget every second year. Kasich review proposes sweeping changes to state energy, education, Medicaid and tax policy. It includes a tax hike on oil and gas drillers that he would… Read More
Tax Break Being Considered For Century Aluminum
By: Associated Press
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West Virginia officials are considering an annual $20 million tax break meant to help Century Aluminum restart its Jackson County smelter. But retirees must first agree to a deal involving health benefits before officials say they'll propose such aid. Officials are discussing tax credits meant to help the California-based producer cope… Read More
West Virginia Website On Oil And Gas Drilling
By: Associated Press
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West Virginians interested in oil and gas drilling plans can now study permits and get other details online. The Department of Environmental Protection's Office of Oil and Gas has launched a website with information on horizontal drilling operations. The site was mandated under legislation passed in December. It gives the public… Read More