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Ohio’s Defense Smothers Eastern Michigan, 73-50
Nearly a month after the game was canceled due to an armed fugitive on the Ohio University campus, the Eastern Michigan Eagles and Ohio Bobcats finally squared off. Ohio downed the Eagles at home, 73-50, sweeping the MAC West for the first time in program history and improving to 20-6 (11-1 MAC). Despite the Eagles… Read More
Ohio Women Snag First MAC Win In Kent
By: Colin Hanner
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The Ohio women’s team can finally take the much-needed sigh of relief. After losing their last 11 games, one of the worst streaks in recent history, Ohio (6-18, 1-11 in the MAC) toppled Kent State (3-22, 1-11) 61-55, much in part due to Erin Bailes’ career-high 24 points. “It’s a sigh of relief right now,… Read More
Instant Reaction: Ohio Defeats Eastern Michigan, 73-50
The Ohio men’s basketball team built a demanding lead in the first half and never looked back, defeating the Eastern Michigan Eagles Wednesday night, 73-50. The Bobcats improved to 6-0 against Mid-American Conference West opponents for the first time in school history. Ferocious First Half: The Bobcats weren’t allowing Eastern Michigan to get an easy… Read More
Mark Brinkman And Mike Evans On Showdown
Songwriters Mark Brinkman and Mike Evans have had their songs recorded by some of the biggest names in bluegrass. Recently, they were part of a group of songwriters who lent their talents to the Rural Rhythm Records Civil War-themed project God Didn't Choose Sides. Sung by others on the CD, Brinkman and Evans themselves perform… Read More
Instant Reaction First Half – Ohio 36, Eastern Michigan 16
Halftime Ohio Bobcats D.J. Cooper: 5 points, 8 assists Reggie Keely: 11 points, 3 rebounds Eastern Michigan Eagles J.R. Sims: 5 points, 2 assists Glenn Bryant: 3 points, 1/2 from three-pointer Defensive Battle The Bobcats weren’t allowing Eastern Michigan to get an easy bucket in the first ten minutes, and that remained true for the… Read More
Glenville State College Bluegrass Band On Showdown
The Glenville State College Bluegrass Band performing on Showdown from February 5, 2012. Listen: Glenville State College Bluegrass Band
OU Police Search For Attempted Aggravated Robbery Suspect
By: Taylor Mirfendereski
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Ohio University police officers are searching for a male suspect believed to be involved in the attempted aggravated robbery of a female on Tuesday. The OU Police Department received a report around 7:45 p.m. Tuesday from a female victim who said a man produced a knife and demanded money while she was walking on Edgehill… Read More
Tomblin Calls For Safety Stand-Down At W.Va. Mines
By: Associated Press
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West Virginia Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin is asking coal companies to halt production for an hour to review safety procedures following the state's fourth coal mining fatality in two weeks. Tomblin on Wednesday signed an executive order urging mine operators to hold safety talks with employees over the next 24 hours. The move comes after… Read More
WV House Of Delegates Passes Magistrate Court Pay Raise
By: Associated Press
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West Virginia's House of Delegates has endorsed magistrate court pay raises despite opposition from its Republican minority. Wednesday's 53-45 vote sends the first bill to the Senate since the session began last week. Two delegates were absent. It's also the first vote on passage since GOP delegates increased their House share by 11 to 46… Read More
Ohio EPA Issues Final Air Permit to Belpre Facility
By: Olivia Bevan
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The Ohio EPA has issued a final air permit to replace two existing coal-fired boilers at Kraton Polymers U.S. LLC in Belpre. The final air permit establishes emission limitations to ensure the new boilers comply with federal and state air pollution control standards. The permit allows facility-wide emissions to change. There will be a net… Read More
Afternoon Audio Update For February 20
By: Lindsey Zimmerman
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Gov. Kasich proposes using turnpike toll money for infrastructure repairs. Amish men convicted of hair and beard-cutting attacks appeal their convictions. Gay rights group in Kentucky is urging lawmakers to support an anti-discrimination bill. West Virginia's governor plans to redirect or increase spending through four proposals. Details in your afternoon update.
Athens’ Bricks Cement Special Memories For Residents, Students
By: Tim Carrico
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Walking down the streets of Athens, it is hard not to notice the brown, red, and orange bricks throughout the city emblazoned with the Athens Block logo. For more than 12 years, Athens residents James Robinson and his wife, Erin, have worked brick-by-brick to keep the iconic tradition alive in the streets and hearts of… Read More
Fmr. Ohio University Professor Named Provost At West Liberty University
By: Associated Press
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West Liberty University has named Brian L. Crawford as provost. Crawford has served as dean of liberal arts since 2010. He previously was chairman of the department of social and behavioral sciences and had taught geography since August 1999. Before coming to West Liberty, Crawford taught at Ohio University, Indiana State University, the University of… Read More
Celebrate Women Conference Keynote Speaker Named
By: Olivia Bevan
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A newly appointed Ohio Supreme Court justice will be the keynote speaker for this year's Celebrate Women conference at Ohio University's Pickerington Center. Justice Judith L. French is the 155th justice of the Ohio Supreme Court. Governor John Kasich appointed her on January 1, 2013. Justice French served at the Tenth District Court of Appeals… Read More
Ohio SupCo Rejects Prosecutor’s Request For Execution Date
By: Associated Press
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The Ohio Supreme Court has rejected a prosecutor's request to set an execution date for an inmate sentenced to die for slitting a man's throat during a 1985 burglary. Ross County Prosecutor Matthew Schmidt argued that Lawrence Landrum had exhausted all state and federal appeals in the killing near Chillicothe. The Supreme Court on Wednesday… Read More
Morning Update For February 20
An Albany man fired shots on East State early this morning. John Kasich made his State of the State speech last night. Details in your morning update.
Man Arrested For Allegedly Firing Shots On East State Street
UPDATE 2:10 P.M. An Albany man faces three felony charges after police say he fired shots within the city limits of Athens. According to Athens police Lt. Anthony Fish, 35-year-old Steven Vance is charged with one count of discharging a weapon from a public roadway and two counts of tampering with evidence. Vance allegedly fired… Read More
Spartans Run Thwarted By Crooksville
The Alexander Spartans season came to an end at the hand of the Crooksville Ceramics Monday night, 61-51. The Spartans may have played their best basketball of the year in the fourth quarter as they outscored the Ceramics 25-14. After scoring 26 points through three quarters, they started the fourth on a 10-1 run and closed… Read More
Student Robbed Of $5 Discusses Armed Fugitive Incident
By: WOUB Contributing Writer
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The female Ohio University student allegedly robbed of $5 by an armed man at an Athens apartment complex is speaking for the first time about the January incident that resulted in the university's closure. The search for an armed fugitive began around 10 a.m. on January 30 after a 25-year-old graduate psychology student notified… Read More