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Volleyball: Ryan Theis Earns 100th Victory
By: Taylor Jedrzejek
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Ohio Volleyball wrapped up the Bobcat Invitational on Saturday afternoon with a victory over Montana State. The Bobcats won in straight sets: 25-18, 25-18, 25-22. This was not only a win for Bobcat Volleyball, it was a landmark win for Coach Ryan Theis. Coach Theis recorded his 100th win as a head coach. “What I’m… Read More
Vice President Calls Republican Planned Cuts “Draconian”
By: Michael Locklear
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In a campaign stop speech that centered on fiscal policies, Vice President Joe Biden took aim at the Republican ticket for planned cuts he called "draconian." Biden was in Athens Saturday, and he said Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan would slash a slew of social programs and education. Biden said it's an attempt to cut… Read More
VP Biden Swings Through Athens During SE Ohio Tour
By: Sandhya Kambhampati
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It was a rainy welcome in Athens for Vice President Joe Biden, who spoke to 675 spectators about moving the economy forward on Saturday. Biden opened his speech focusing on Ohio University, welcoming the Bobcats, remembering the last time he was in Athens. Biden's speech focused on education, veterans and the economy. Robin Bozian, a resident… Read More
Craig Romney Campaigns In Athens For Dad Mitt
By: Taylor Pool
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While Vice President Joe Biden was capturing much of the spotlight Saturday during his trip to Athens, another campaign stop was underway in the same town on the same day. Craig Romney, son of the Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney, spoke at the Athens County Republican party headquarters Saturday morning to highlight his father's accomplishments,… Read More
Biden’s Visit Brings Attention To Downticket Votes
Vice President Joe Biden’s visit to Athens Saturday drew attention to more than just the federal executive branch of government. The audience of 675, who gathered in the Athens Community Center to hear Biden speak, also cheered on Democrats Ohio Supreme Court Justice Yvette McGee Brown and former governor of Ohio Ted Strickland, who both… Read More
Vice President Joe Biden’s Visit Brings Attention to Downticket Votes
Vice President Joe Biden’s visit to Athens Saturday drew attention to more than just the federal executive branch of government. The audience of 675, who gathered in the Athens Community Center to hear Biden speak, also cheered on Ohio Supreme Court Justice Yvette McGee Brown and former governor of Ohio Ted Strickland, who both… Read More
Vice President Joe Biden Receives Warm Welcome In Athens
Democratic Vice President Joe Biden’s visit to the Athens Community Center Saturday afternoon was one that many area residents, able to get a ticket to the event, won’t soon forget. “My little brother was actually in the front row, he’s in eighth grade, and I texted him and told him to tell Biden that our… Read More
Biden, Romney Visit SE Ohio
By: Associated Press
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The presidential campaigns have another busy weekend in Ohio with the election just two months away. Vice President Joe Biden will be in Ohio's Appalachian region all weekend. Mitt Romney's son will be in the same area Saturday. Craig Romney will be in Portsmouth near the Ohio River in southern Ohio and in Athens… Read More
Early Morning Accident Leaves Waverly Woman Dead
The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a two-vehicle accident early Saturday morning that left a Waverly woman dead. According to troopers at the Chillicothe post, 18-year-old Kyle Roar, of Piketon, was driving a Chevy Aveo on US 23 at 1:36 a.m. when he failed to yield while turning onto State Route 32. Roar's… Read More
Sheridan Runs Away With Victory Over Morgan
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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As the Sheridan Generals returned home this week to face a Morgan Raiders team who is looking to surpass its win total from last year. The Raiders will have to wait another week to do so, as the Generals took care of business with a 35-12 win Friday night. Sheridan sophomore quarterback Luke Fox… Read More