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Groups Fear Phone Companies Could Cut Landlines
By: Michael Locklear
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Nine consumer advocacy groups met in the Statehouse Wednesday to speak out against a bill they say "would end the guarantee of landline phone service for Ohioans." Affected are so-called competitive regions. That means five phone companies, including AT&T and Cincinnati Bell, would have the option of discontinuing landline service. "It doesn't make sense to… Read More
Bobcat Ball Hawks: Woseley and Carpenter Lead by Example
By: Alex Marcheschi
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The Ohio Bobcats’ defense has been imperative in deciding the outcome of every game this season. Ohio has forced momentous turnovers, and two ball hawks in particular have been preying on opposing quarterbacks. Senior linebacker Jelani Woseley and redshirt sophomore safety Nathan Carpenter are responsible for most of Ohio’s immense turnovers. Woseley iced the… Read More
Facebook Sex Conversation Results In Marietta Arrest
By: Tim Sharp
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The Washington County Sheriff's Office said a string of messages between a 20-year-old man and a 15-year-old girl resulted in an arrest Wednesday afternoon. Authorities say 20-year old Justin Klintworth of Marietta made sexual advances to the minor through Facebook. Sheriff Larry Mincks said the messages sent by Klintworth commented on sexual activities and showed… Read More
Guilty Plea For School Bus Attacker Mom
By: WOUB Contributing Writer
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A mother has pleaded guilty to attacking a bus driver and a young child on a school bus. Jamie Qualls, 30, of Proctorville, was arrested last month after the Lawrence County Sheriff's Office says she got on her children's school bus and attacked a bus driver and student. It happened at the bus stop in… Read More
Waterford Looks For Upset Over Wahama
By: Michael Bundt
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The Waterford Wildcats aren’t having the season they envisioned for themselves in 2012. After a pair of 6-4 seasons the last two years, the Wildcats had hopes that this would be the year that they would step up and compete for a TVC-Hocking title. Unfortunately that hasn’t been the case as Waterford is out to… Read More
Game of the Week Preview: Tri-Valley Scotties Vs. Crooksville Ceramics
By: Brad Hawley
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The Gridiron Glory Game of the Week matches up two MVL rivals coming off battles against tough opponents in Week 4. For Tri-Valley, they used a second-half surge to upend the high-octane offense of Dover, winning 28-21. Unfortunately for Crooksville, their fortunes were just the opposite. After holding the lead for most of the first… Read More
Vinton County Prepares For Battle Against Gallia Academy
By: Kyle Bratke
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When the Gallia Academy Blue Devils and Vinton County Vikings meet Friday night at Memorial Field in Gallipolis, both teams will be looking to build on wins from a week ago. Vinton County improved to 1-3 on the season with a 27-19 win over South Point, but this week they will face a tougher test… Read More
Armed Suspect At Large Following Nelsonville Bank Robbery
UPDATE 9/21/12 7:43 A.M. Nelsonville Police are continuing to investigate an armed bank robbery. The robbery happened at Nelsonville Citizens Bank Thursday around 1:45 p.m. Nelsonville police say they are trying to get some images from the scene's cameras for a better look at the suspect. The suspect is still at large and… Read More
Wellston Faces Final Tune-Up Against Rock Hill
By: Pat Chiesa
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With one week to spare until TVC-Ohio play, the Wellston Golden Rockets will get their final non-conference tune up this Friday against Division V Rock Hill. On the surface, visiting Rock Hill (0-4) may seem like the underdog, but a look at its schedule proves the Redmen have had their hands full so far this… Read More
Program Aids Preservation of Farmland
By: Fred Kight
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Ohioans now have a new way to preserve farmland. It's called the Agricultural Easement Donation Partnership Program. Why the concern with preserving farmland? Denise Franz, division chief of the Farmland Preservation with the Ohio Department of Agriculture says food and agriculture are the state's largest industry, which is why the program is working to help… Read More