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Ohio Rides Second Half Offense, Defeats Cleveland State
By: Ryan Scott
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Trailing 34-41 and with her teammates shouting for her to pass, freshman Lexie Baldwin shot and made a three that sparked a key run for the ‘Cats. During that 10… Read More

Football: Ohio Looks To Bounce Back Against Ball State
On Oct. 17, President Barack Obama opened his speech to the Ohio student body by recognizing the Ohio football team for their success in the season. At that time, the… Read More

Athens County Historian Fights To Preserve Old TB Ward
By: Sara Vallone
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Despite being turned down from the Ohio University Board of Trustees upcoming agenda, an Athens County historian says he still plans to make his voice heard in support of an… Read More

Gridiron Glory Finale Show Set For November 16
By: Steve Uhlmann
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Although the 2012 season has ended for most football teams in the area, Gridiron Glory still has one more action-packed show for fans to bring an end to the show's… Read More

State Issues Four Injection Well Permits
By: Associated Press
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Ohio has begun issuing its first permits for deep injection of chemically-laced wastewater from oil and gas drilling since a New Year's Eve quake in Youngstown prompted an unofficial statewide… Read More

Ohio Lawmakers To Vote On Dog Breeder Crackdown
By: Associated Press
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An Ohio legislative committee has recessed without voting on a bill that would crack down on high-volume dog breeding operations, dubbed puppy mills. An aide to the bill's sponsor said… Read More

Ohio Moves Forward With Health Care Overhaul
By: Associated Press
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Ohio's Republican lieutenant governor is maintaining the new federal health care law is flawed. Still, she says, the state is moving forward with the overhaul. States face a Friday deadline… Read More

Jim Christian Practice Interview 11/13/12
By: Pat Chiesa
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Ohio head basketball coach Jim Christian spoke with The Bobcat Sports Showcase before Tuesday’s practice. Next up for the ‘Cats is a home date this Friday with UNC-Wilmington.

Fracking Findings Presented at Commissioners’ Meeting
A recently completed report by a fracking advisory committee finds that hydraulic fracturing could bring economic benefits to Athens County, but advises county commissioners to focus on the more likely… Read More

D. J. Cooper Added to Another Award List
By: Todd Ward
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Ohio Bobcat senior point guard D.J. Cooper is on the preseason watch list for the award given to the best player in college basketball. Cooper is one of the… Read More

Sheriff: Drug Take-Back Box Works In Lawrence Co.
By: Yingchi Wei
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Five days after installing it, a new drug take-back box in Lawrence County seems to be working very well. The Sheriff’s Office placed a drug take-drug in the lobby for people to drop… Read More

Panel: Impose Financial Penalties On Students Who Don’t Graduate On Time
By: Associated Press
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A panel studying ways to boost Ohio's college graduation rate says colleges and universities should raise tuition on students to out-of-state rates and impose financial penalties on their institutions if… Read More

Lancaster Doctor’s Office Taking Donations
By: Rose Troyer
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More than 50 blankets will soon be on their way to victims of Hurricane Sandy, thanks to the staff at Kosier Eye in Lancaster. The office has collected about 50… Read More

Ohio Women’s Basketball Kicks Off Season at Home
The Bobcats open regular season play against 1-0 Cleveland State at home tonight. Although Ohio has lost two of the last three games in this series, the 'Cats have never… Read More

Women’s Basketball Preview: By the Numbers
By: Colin Hanner
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After wielding off a fierce, yet mediocre by comparison Wheeling Jesuit team last Thursday night in exhibition play, Ohio Women’s Basketball looks forward to Cleveland State on Tuesday night. Ohio… Read More

Athens Transportation To Help Persons With Mobility Issues
After months of planning, the Athens On Demand Transit is up and running. According to the Hocking Athens Perry Communiy Action group, this program will provide accessible transportation options to… Read More

Bobcats Must Share Ball to be Successful
By: Todd Ward
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The Ohio Bobcats women’s basketball team is looking for scoring to come from some new places this season. Tenishia Benson, who was first team all-MAC, led the team last year… Read More

Community Action Grant Aims To Help Small Businesses
A Northwest Ohio community action group is in the process of identifying Appalachian Ohio-based companies that will receive technical assistance as part of a grant program. The Governor's Office of… Read More

Insect Threatens Trees In Southeast Ohio
By: Olivia Bevan
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An insect is threatening the health of hemlock trees in Southeast Ohio. Stephanie Downs, Ohio Department of Natural Resources invasive species forester, said the insect is the Hemlock Woolly Adelgid. "It's… Read More

Woman Killed In Single-Vehicle Car Crash
A single-vehicle crash on Millersport Road in Fairfield County killed a Pickerington woman Monday evening. According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, Melanie Krieger, 24, went off the right side… Read More

OU School of Music Presents “Music of Argentina and The Andes”
The Ohio University School of Music will host a visting artist recital entitled “Music of Argentina and the Andes,” Tuesday, Nov. 13 at 8 p.m. in the Glidden Hall Recital… Read More

Nelsonville Boil Order Rescheduled
The Nelsonville Water Department has rescheduled a boil order for the entire city. According to a releast from the city, starting at noon on Wednesday Nelsonville water customers may experience temporary… Read More

Southeast Ohio Women In Networking Make Final Donation
The Women's Fund of the Athens Foundation is already putting to use a recently received $8,000 donation. The donation came this fall from the Southeast Ohio Women in Networking group…. Read More

Morning Audio Update For November 13
By: Olivia Bevan
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Meigs County investigators are on the lookout for the son of a man found dead at his home Sunday. Republicans in the Ohio House are still waiting to see if… Read More

Meigs Co. Son Wanted In Connection With Father’s Murder
By: WOUB Contributing Writer
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Meigs County investigators are on the lookout the son of a man found dead at his home Sunday. Sheriff Robert Beegle says the victim is 67-year-old James W. Gardner. Beegle… Read More