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Ohio Women Close Miserable January With Seventh Straight Loss
By: Colin Hanner
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Concluding one of the worst Januarys under head coach Semeka Randall, in which the Bobcats won just one contest and went winless in MAC play, Ohio Women's Basketball fell to Toledo (18-2, 6-1 MAC) Thursday night, 61-42. Ohio (5-14, 0-7) struggled mightily on offense against arguably the best defense in the MAC, shooting 28 percent… Read More
Ohio MBB Podcast with Akron Beacon Journal’s George Thomas
Showcase reporter Carter Rodriguez and Akron Beacon Journal writer George Thomas talked Tuesday, January 29th to preview the Ohio Bobcats upcoming clash at Akron, Saturday, February 2nd. Topics discuss include the always-intense D.J. Cooper-Alex Abreu matchup, the Zips' hashtagged jerseys, and Akron's recent slow starts.
Statewide Ohio Leaders Plan To Seek 2014 Re-Election
By: Associated Press
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Republicans in the statewide offices of auditor, treasurer, attorney general and secretary of state say they hope to remain on the job after 2014. Auditor Dave Yost, Treasurer Josh Mandel, Attorney General Mike DeWine and Secretary of State Jon Husted say they will seek re-election for their offices next year. The leaders made their comments… Read More
Ohio Investigators Trace Alcohol In Athens Co. DUI Crash
By: Associated Press
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The State Highway Patrol has charged the driver in a one-vehicle crash in southeast Ohio and the man accused of buying alcohol for her. The patrol says its investigation tracing the alcohol source was the first resulting in charges since the Ohio Investigative Unit and the patrol integrated operations. Authorities say 19-year-old driver Shelby Vore… Read More
U.S. Mine Death Totals In 2012 Second Lowest Ever
By: Associated Press
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Fatality rates in U.S. mines hit an all-time low last year, while the number of those killed is the second-lowest ever. The Mine Safety and Health Administration says 36 miners died in 2012 – 19 in coal mines and 17 in metal and nonmetal operations. West Virginia lost the most with seven, while Kentucky lost… Read More
Governor Discusses Education Funding Formula At Town Hall
By: Taylor Mirfendereski
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Gov. John Kasich and state education leaders fielded online questions Thursday evening about the state's newly unveiled school funding formula at a town hall meeting in Columbus. Kasich revealed his new education plan Thursday afternoon, which largely aims to equalize funding for districts of economic difference across the state. He encouraged the public to submit… Read More
Peanut Butter Pancakes For Dinner
By: Ann Kyle
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I am definitely fortunate that I have a husband and a son that aren’t fussy eaters. As much as I enjoy trying recipes, combining flavors and experimenting with foods and products new to me their ambitious appetites make my hobby exciting, not frustrating. Whether I’ve followed a recipe or created a dish on my own… Read More
Accolades Continue For Ohio Senior
By: Lucas Widman
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The honors and accolades are piling up for Ohio senior guard D.J. Cooper. Fran Fraschilla, writer for ESPN Insider, released his midseason rankings on “the players with the most impact on their teams, conference races and college basketball in general,” according to the article on ESPN’s website. Cooper makes the list as the 25th best… Read More
Third New Candidate For Athens City Council Emerges
By: Atish Baidya
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UPDATE 2/1/13 @ 12:55 p.m. Voters in the upcoming May primary will have at least three new candidates for Athens City Council to consider. Far East Side resident and licensed massage therapist Jennifer Cochran announced she will be filing her petition with the Athens Board of Elections on Monday. Cochran will be seeking an At-Large seat… Read More
Athens County Commissioners Applying For Land Grant
As part of a plan to maintain the beauty of Athens, the County Commissioners are seeking a grant to purchase 22-acres of land near East State Street. Commissioner Charlie Adkins said that he and the other Commissioners are currently drawing up papers to apply for the grant. Adkins said that while the land purchase is… Read More