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Trimble Ends Eastern Hot Streak
Trimble and Eastern’s defenses were both stout in the first half Friday night, but it was the Tomcats who spoiled Eastern’s Homecoming game, 39-0. In the first 24 minutes, Trimble and Eastern combined for seven turnovers. A combination of turnover on downs, interceptions and fumbles led to a back-and-forth contest early, but the offenses… Read More
Week 7 Scores
By: Steve Uhlmann
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TVC-Ohio Athens 77 Alexander 14 Meigs 27 Vinton County 12 Nelsonville-York 33 Wellston 6 TVC-Hocking Belpre 21 South Gallia 6 Trimble 39 Eastern 0 Wahama 24 Federal Hocking 6 Miller 6 Southern 49 Green 12 Waterford 20 MVL West Muskingum 0 Crooksville 36 … Read More
Ohio Extends Set Streak to 12
The Ohio Bobcats extended their set streak to 12 in a three-set win over Akron at home Friday: 25-20, 25-23, 25-17. Each of Ohio’s nine wins this season has now come in straight sets. The second set proved to be very difficult for the Bobcats early on. Akron took a 13-7 lead midway through the… Read More
Late Fireworks Lead to Ohio Win
What looked like an easy win went down to the wire as the Ohio women’s soccer team pulled out a close victory, defeating the Akron Zips (4-8, 0-5 MAC) 3-2 Friday in Athens. The second half provided a late offensive explosion, beginning when senior Cat Rogers found Holly Harris on a cross in the 73rd… Read More
Judge Reverses Decisions On Controversial Athens Housing Structure
A judge has reversed and nullified decisions approving a controversial housing structure on Graham Drive in Athens. The Safest Neigborhood Association filed a taxpayer lawsuit and two appeals in an attempt to block to the project. The facility is now fully constructed with several families living in it and the question is what will happen… Read More
Early Voting Reinstated But Not Required In Ohio
By: Associated Press
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A federal appeals court has reinstated in-person early voting in battleground Ohio on the final three days before Election Day, returning discretion to local boards of elections. A panel of the 6th U.S. Court of Appeals in Cincinnati ruled Friday in a case targeting a state law that ends early voting for most residents on… Read More
US Releases Estimate Of Utica Shale Reserves
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Government geologists say the Utica Shale formation holds about 38 trillion feet of recoverable natural gas. The Utica lies beneath the Marcellus Shale in parts of Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia, Virginia, New York and Maryland. It's the first assessment of the Utica by the U.S. Geological Survey. The agency said Friday it estimates the formation… Read More
Ohio Lawmaker To Introduce Juveniles’ Rights Bill
By: Associated Press
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A state lawmaker says she wants to clarify part of Ohio's law that deals with minors' access to legal counsel following a decision this week by the Ohio Supreme Court. The high court said in a 4-3 ruling on Wednesday that state law doesn't entitle minors the right to an attorney during police interrogations that… Read More
Preparing Astronauts For Space Travel
On this edition of Conversations from Studio B, Tom Hodson talks with Dr. Lori Ploutz-Snyder, project scientist at NASA's Johnson Space Center and a graduate of the Honors Tutorial College at Ohio University. The pair discuss the physiological barriers to long-duration space flight, preparing astronauts for space travel and on-board nutrition and exercise, among other… Read More
New Facilities For Zane State College
By: Fred Kight
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Zane State College is growing. New facilities are now under construction at the main campus in Zanesville and a branch campus in Cambridge. Executive Director of Institutional Advancement at Zane State College Pamela Jira says the new building at Cambridge is an Energy Training and Education Facility. Jira says this will make Cambridge a full… Read More
Afternoon Update For October 5
Athens County now has a new Safe Place sight. Details in your afternoon update.
OU Diabetes Institute Aims To Coordinate Disease Studies
By: Fred Kight
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Darlene Berryman says "It is an exciting time to be involved in the study of diabetes at Ohio University." Berryman is certainly in a position to know. She is the newly appointed director of the Diabetes Institute here at OU. "One of the biggest things we have to do is now coordinate all… Read More
OU Researcher Catalogs Athlete Injuries To Study Effects
By: Jordan Brogley Webb
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The discussion of athlete safety at the professional and collegiate levels is still a fairly recent development, but Ohio University’s own Dr. Chad Starkey has been researching both short and long-term effects of injuries for more than 25 years. Starkey, associate professor of athletic training at Ohio University, has worked as a consultant for the… Read More
Athens, OU Leaders Identify Safety Issues By Bus
Ohio University and Athens community leaders are taking a closer look at campus and city safety issues from an interesting viewpoint. Members of the Joint Police Services Advisory Council took a bus tour of the city Thursday night to identify potential problem areas. The goal was to better protect students and residents. Some… Read More
Expectations High for Young, Improving Team
By: Nathan Takitch
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After enduring an extremely difficult non-conference schedule, the Ohio University volleyball team has stepped up its game. The Lady Bobcats wrapped up the first quarter of their Mid-American Conference schedule with a win over Eastern Michigan in straight sets. With their third consecutive victory in straight sets, Ohio improved its conference record to 3-1, good… Read More
Athens Co. Treasurer Candidates Square Off
By: Eleni Lazares
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Athens County voters had a chance to hear candidates for treasurer face off during a forum Thursday night. The Athens Public Library hosted the meeting between Democrat Bill Bias and challenger Libertarian Ohio University student Abe Alassaf, who are each running for the Athens County treasurer's seat in the General Election. Bias says his… Read More
Fed Hock Looks To Keep Their Championship Dreams Alive
By: Mike Bundt
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For the first time in years, the Federal Hocking Lancers are ready to make some noise in the TVC-Hocking. Entering tomorrow night’s contest with Wahama, the Lancers stand at 5-1 (4-0 TVC-Hocking) and are in second place in the league right behind the White Falcons. Friday will be Federal Hocking’s best shot to take down… Read More
OU School Of Music To Host “Oktoboefest”
By: Claire Berlin
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Ohio University's second annual "Oktoboefest" is dedicated to an instrument that many consider to be unusual: The oboe. Join the OU School of Music on Sunday, Oct. 7 at 8 p.m. and Monday, Oct. 8 at 6 p.m. for oboe recitals featuring faculty member Michele Fiala and special guest artist Dwight Parry of the Cincinnati… Read More
Boy Injured After Fall From Car
By: Associated Press
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Police say a juvenile riding on the trunk of a vehicle fell and injured his head in the same city where another teen died last month after falling off the hood of a vehicle while "car-surfing." Police in Chillicothe say Blade DeMint, 11, was injured Thursday afternoon after he fell from a moving vehicle in… Read More
Ohio vs. Buffalo Preview
By: Alex Marcheschi
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The Ohio Bobcats (5-0, 1-0 MAC) will welcome the University of Buffalo Bulls (1-3, 0-1 MAC) to Athens this Saturday for the noon kickoff of Ohio’s first MAC home game of the season. The Bobcats are 5-0 for the first time since 1968. They are the only undefeated team left in the MAC and one… Read More
Man Charged In Death Of Parkersburg Child
By: WOUB Contributing Writer
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Parkersburg Police Detectives have arrested Matthew Lamp for his alleged involvement in the death of a three-year-old boy. A Criminal Complaint filed in Wood County Magistrate Court alleges that on or about September 29, the victim was left in the care of Lamp. While in the care of Lamp, the victim received substantial injuries… Read More
Marietta Police Investigate School District Employee
By: WOUB Contributing Writer
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A Marietta City School district employee is now under investigation for possibly stealing public funds. Marietta City Schools says Barbara Mincks has taken part in the manipulation and falsification of financial records. Mincks is an education management information systems coordinator for the school district. They received this information October 3 through the Office… Read More
Activists Protest Hocking Co. Dog Euthanasia
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Another rural southeastern Ohio county is under pressure to stop euthanizing stray dogs in a gas chamber. Sign-carrying protesters rallied outside the Hocking County Courthouse in Logan Thursday to urge county officials to change the euthanasia method to the more human lethal injection – which is also more expensive. Animal activists denounced the gas… Read More
Morning Update for October 5
A Marietta school employee is in trouble for allegedly stealing public funds. A Greenup County, Kentucky man is arrested for 1,000 counts of child pornography. Details in your morning update.
Catching up with Travis Carrie
By: Pat Chiesa
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Ohio cornerback Travis Carrie has been forced to sit out the entire 2012 season after suffering a severe shoulder injury during fall camp. In the meantime, Carrie has taken up the responsibility of coaching the younger defensive backs who have been forced into starting roles. Showcase reporter Pat Chiesa caught up with Travis to talk… Read More