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Ohio, Marshall Baseball Game Cancelled
The Ohio Bobcats (8-26) and Marshall Thundering Herd (13-22) tried to play a game Tuesday night at Bob Wren Stadium, but Mother Nature wasn’t having it. The teams managed to… Read More
Long Time Broadcaster Dies at 82
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Pat Summerall, the NFL player-turned-broadcaster whose deep, resonant voice called games for more than 40 years, has died at the age of 82. Fox Sports spokesman Dan Bell confirmed… Read More
Students Protest Potential Tuition Changes
More than 100 students gathered in the center of Ohio University's Athens campus Monday to protest changes that could soon be made to the way the university bills tuition. The… Read More
Thunderstorm Watch Issued For Southeast Ohio
By: Taylor Mirfendereski
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The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for much of Southeast Ohio. The watch is in effect until 11 p.m. Tuesday. Counties in the watch area include… Read More
Roadwork To Obstruct Two Athens County Roads
By: Nathan Takitch
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Roadwork will obstruct two U.S. routes in Athens County. According to a statement issued by the Ohio Department of Transportation, traffic on U.S. Route 33 will be reduced to one… Read More
Bobcats Earn Spots on Academic All-MAC Team
Numerous members of the Ohio swimming and diving team have been recognized for their performance outside of the pool. Kristen Capcik and Lauren Funk have been named to the Mid-American… Read More
“New Queen Of Bluegrass” Returns to Nelsonville
Rhonda Vincent, the “new Queen of Bluegrass,” returns to Stuart’s Opera House for a special Sunday matinee show on April 21 at 3 p.m. During a career that spans 24… Read More
Afternoon Update 4/16
The wife of Ohio's secratary of State shares her experience during the bombing at the Boston Marathon. Charleston may experience changes in gun control laws if a bill is passed… Read More
Commissioners Discuss Request From Sheriff, Local Resident
By: Megan Moseley
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Athens County Sheriff Pat Kelly says his department needs a new deputy. Kelly approached commissioners with the request on Tuesday and said his department will be short-handed if they're unable… Read More
WV Approves Online Voter Registration
By: Associated Press
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It will be easier for West Virginians to register to vote and the list of who can vote in West Virginia should be more accurate because of two bills recently… Read More
Lawmaker: No Clear Suspect In Boston Attack
By: Associated Press, Megan Moseley
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UPDATE 5:52 p.m. A Massachusetts congressman says investigators still don't know whether the Boston Marathon bombs were the work of domestic or foreign attackers. Democratic Rep. William Keating says Homeland… Read More
Arts Fundraiser Spotlights OU-Lancaster’s Past and Future
By: Cheri Russo
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The sounds of Section 8, a men’s a cappella group from Ohio University, filled the Lancaster campus’ Wagner Theatre on Saturday, an evening where the past and present came together…. Read More
Charleston Mayor Criticizes Bill’s City Gun Rules
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Charleston Mayor Danny Jones says the city's ordinance limiting handgun buys would have to be revoked if a bill passed by the Legislature becomes law. Media outlets report that Jones… Read More
Nine Facing Charges After Prostitution Roundup
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Huntington Police made nine arrests in a prostitution roundup Monday. The sting was part of an undercover investigation by the Special Empowerment Unit. Everyone arrested was charged with first, second… Read More
Doctor Says Metal In Boston Bomb Victim Leg Like BBs
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A doctor at a hospital where victims of the Boston Marathon explosions were taken says an X-ray of one victim he saw showed what could be small ball bearings throughout… Read More
Actress Ashley Judd Purchases House In Kentucky
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Actress Ashley Judd had purchased a house in the northeastern Kentucky city of Ashland when she was considering running for U.S. Senate. Boyd County Property Valuation Administrator Chuck Adkins said… Read More
Grand Jury Selected To Further Investigate Steubenville Rape Case
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A grand jury has been selected in eastern Ohio to investigate whether other laws were broken in the case of a 16-year-old girl raped by two high school football players… Read More
Several Charged In Alleged Home Repair Scam
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Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine says seven people have been charged in an alleged home repair scam that mostly targeted central Ohioans in their 80s and 90s. DeWine said Monday… Read More
Morning Update For April 16
Athens City Council adopted a new ordinance last night. A public meeting will be held later this month to discuss West Virginia's water quality standards program. Details in your morning… Read More