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Lauren Gellerman: Excellence On And Off The Diamond
Ohio catcher Lauren Gellerman has had quite the career as a Bobcat, and she has records to prove it. On March 7, the senior blasted the 28th home run of her career against Seattle University. The shot made Gellerman Ohio softball’s career home run leader. When the ball left her bat, Gellerman did not know… Read More
Athens Letter Carrier Considers Impact Of Five-Day Delivery Week
An Athens letter carrier is joining other postal workers from across the state to express his opposition to the United States Postal Service's recent decision to cut Saturday mail delivery in the fall. Charles Rose, who delivers mail in Athens, lined up with more than 50 other postal workers in front of the Ohio Statehouse… Read More
Program Offers Free Return Rides To Vehicles After Night Out
By: Ryan Scott
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Two companies launched a new program Monday that aims to lower the drunk driving rate in Athens County. The Free Ride Back program, provided by Green Cab and Classic Brands Budweiser, allows Green Cab passengers to opt for a free return ride to their vehicles the morning after a night out. Green Cab clients must… Read More
EPA Adds To W.Va.’s List Of Impaired Waterways
By: Associated Press
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Federal regulators say the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection improperly left 255 streams totaling 1,000 miles off a list of impaired waterways it submitted for approval last fall. The Environmental Protection Agency said Monday they must be added to comply with the federal Clean Water Act. In January, environmental groups threatened to sue EPA… Read More
Another Weekly MAC Award for an Ohio Softball Senior
Senior softball player Lauren Gellerman has been named the Mid-American Conference East Division Player of the Week for the third time this season. This marks the sixth time the Bobcats have earned the Player of the Week award this season. Gellerman has earned four awards overall, including the MAC Scholar Athlete of the Week. Gellerman… Read More
Former Ohio Linebacker Arrested, Cited Last Saturday
By: Pat Chiesa
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Former Ohio Bobcat linebacker Alphonso Lewis was arrested on Saturday for possession of an illegal open container in Athens. Lewis, 23, was charged with a minor misdemeanor and issued a citation. According to a court document, Lewis was in possession of "an open container of beer or intoxicating liquor in a public place." He did… Read More
D.J. Cooper Earns Post Season Honors
Ohio senior point guard D.J. Cooper has been named to the 2013 Lou Henson All-American Team. The team is a single squad consisting of 25 players rather than multiple teams designated by rank. The award is given annually to the top Mid-Major Player in Division I college basketball in honor of Lou Henson, the most… Read More
Scioto Co. Aggravated Vehicular Homicide Trial Underway
By: WOUB Contributing Writer
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UPDATE 4:11 PM Opening statements have begun in the trial of a Scioto County man charged with the death of his girlfriend and baby. David Harshberger Jr., 42, is charged with two counts of aggravated vehicular homicide, two counts of weapon under disability and one count of possession of drugs in connection with a crash… Read More
Abandoned Meth Lab Found in Athens County
By: WOUB Contributing Writer
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Emergency crews were called out to an abandoned meth lab found on the side of the road near the Pine Aire Trailer Park on Sunday. According to the Athens County Sheriff's Department, someone passing by spotted the lab and told a deputy. That deputy called in members of the Narcotics Enforcement Team, who worked along… Read More
Public Hearing Wednesday On WV Water Quality Standards
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State regulators are holding a public hearing this week on a proposed emergency water quality standards rule. The rule proposed by the Department of Environmental Protection would revise criteria for dissolved aluminum and beryllium. The DEP's Division of Water and Waste Management will hold the hearing Wednesday at 6 p.m. at the DEP's headquarters in… Read More