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Ohio Surges Past Central Michigan, 82-63
Ohio entered halftime Wednesday night only up four on Central Michigan (9-15, 2-9 MAC), but the Bobcats (18-6, 9-1 MAC) came out in the second half firing and pulled away… Read More

Acoustic Aid: Musicians Unite to Help Athens Family
By: Emily Votaw
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This Friday night, Donkey Coffee will host a number of spectacular local acts – all in the spirit of charity.
"Jonathan AID," which features Adam Remnant, Matt Moore, Sarah Green and Jake Householder, will raise funds for area resident Jonathan Young and his family.

Chillicothe Man Arrested On Child Pornography Charges
By: Taylor Mirfendereski
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A Chillicothe man in jail Wednesday facing child pornography charges, and Ohio's top law enforcer is warning the community that some victims may be local children. Attorney General Mike Dewine… Read More

Democrat Questions Ohio Governor’s Speech Lottery
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UPDATE 5:34 PM Ohio's Democratic chairman is questioning the propriety of a public online lottery for State of the State tickets organized by Gov. John Kasich. Through the contest, the… Read More

Ohio Panel Examines Rules For Health ‘Navigators’
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Ohio lawmakers are again weighing regulations for a new group of professionals who will help guide consumers through the new health insurance exchanges. So-called "navigators" are expected to help educate… Read More

Historic Amount Of Heroin Seized In Meigs County
Middleport police officers have arrested four people in what they are calling the largest heroin seizure in Meigs County. Chief Bruce Swift said an undercover sting operation Sunday night recovered… Read More

Road To The Convo: Lady Bulldogs Prepare For Sheridan
By: Nick Komjati
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After a year of great success and growth, coach Wayne Horsely and his Athens Lady Bulldogs enter the sectional tournament with the No. 3 seed and look to improve off… Read More

Visting OU Professor Will Perform A One-Man Show
By: Olivia Bevan
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An Ohio University visiting professor will be performing a one-man show exploring issues of race, sexual orientation and body image at Baker Theater Wednesday night. Chad Goller-Sojourner's show is titled… Read More

Antique Mall Possibly Coming To Athens
By: Olivia Bevan
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An antique mall could be opening in Athens this spring. David West, owner of Athens Paint and Decorating, is organizing the mall. West said the mall will be located at… Read More

Afternoon Audio Update for February 13
By: Lindsey Zimmerman
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Ohio Senate expresses interest in Kasich's second budget. Lawrence County fire chief hospitalized after accident Tuesday afternoon. Three men arrested for possession of Oxycodone pills seized during a traffic stop…. Read More

Chris Mann In Concert: A Mann for All Seasons
Wednesday, March 6, 11 p.m. In 2011, Chris Mann faced his make-or-break moment in his blind audition on NBC's singing competition, "The Voice," when he took the stage to perform… Read More

PBS Arts from Cleveland: Women Who Rock
Friday, March 1, 9 p.m. This show will be re-airing on Friday, March 1 at 9 p.m. The original air date, stated on the video, was Friday, November 18. Women… Read More

Historic Bridge Gets New Beams Following Arson
Repairs are underway on a historic Fairfield County covered bridge damaged by arson last month. According to Ohio University Lancaster Communications and Marketing Manager Cheri Russo, crews are working on… Read More

Tomblin To Talk About Schools And Budget In State Of The State Speech
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Public schools, inmate crowding and a challenging budget picture are expected topics in West Virginia Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin's latest State of the State address. Wednesday's edition of the speech… Read More

Muskingum University Theatre Presents Sam Shepard Classic
By: Rod Lang
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The Muskingum University Communication, Media and Theatre Department will open its production of Sam Shepard's award-winning play, True West, on Wednesday, Feb. 20, at 8 p.m. in the Sandra Wolfe… Read More

Plans For Anniversary Of Chardon Shooting Announced
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A concert, memorial walk and service activities are among the plans to commemorate the first anniversary of the shooting at Chardon High School that killed three students. A carefully planned… Read More

Pottery, Photography, Woodwork Come Together In New OU Exhibit
By: Heather Burnett
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Four artists are displaying their work at Ohio University's Multicultural Center Art Gallery in an exhibit titled 4 Excursions in Wood. The exhibit, which runs through March 31, includes four… Read More

Vienna Councilman Arrested For Drunken Driving
A Vienna city councilman faces a drunken driving charge after getting pulled over by a Wood County Sheriff's deputy. According to the criminal complaint Paul Thorton, 61, was stopped and… Read More

WV Gets Federal Emergency Funds To Fix Roads Damaged By Storms
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West Virginia is getting $1.4 million in emergency relief funds to pay for fixing storm-damaged roads in the state. Rep. Nick Rahall and Sens. Jay Rockefeller and Joe Manchin announced… Read More

Ohio State Troopers Seize More Than 1,000 Prescription Pills
Troopers seized more than 1,000 Oxycodone pills during a traffic stop in Scioto County. Lieutenant Karla Taulbee of the Portsmouth Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol says troopers arrested… Read More

Two Detroit Residents Charged With Drug Trafficking
Two Detroit residents are facing felony drug charges following a traffic stop Tuesday in Scioto County. Lieutenant Karla Taulbee of the Portsmouth Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol says… Read More

Morning Update For February 13
An overturned fire truck sents one department's chief to the hospital. Two Detroit men are in jail in Portsmouth after a traffic stop turns up drugs. Details in your morning… Read More

Big Second Half Propels Fed Hock Over N-Y
Federal Hocking entered halftime Tuesday night down 31-30, but a stronger defensive squad started the second half for Howie Caldwell’s squad. Their third quarter turnaround gave the Lancers the momentum… Read More

Vinton County Edges Athens
By: Nick Komjati
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After the Athens Bulldogs soundly defeated the Vinton County Vikings in their first matchup in mid January, the Vikings were looking forward to a highly anticipated a rematch with the… Read More

Men’s Golf: Ohio Places Eighth In Mid-American Match Play
By: Sarah Rachul
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The Bobcats fell in their final match against Akron Tuesday in the Mid-American Match Play, placing them in eighth for the tournament. Ohio started seated eighth and finished in the… Read More