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Marietta Drops Thomas More 16-1
After an 11-1 victory on Wednesday, the No. 2 Marietta College Pioneers (31-12) continued their torrid scoring on Thursday en route to a 16-1 victory over the sixth-seeded Thomas More… Read More

David Bromberg At The Fur Peace Ranch
David Bromberg in performance at the Fur Peace Ranch from October 27, 2012, including solo performance, with Jorma Kaukonen, and with the David Bromberg Quartet.

Artist’s Studio: Jeff Risner
By: Sara Brumfield | Athens Messenger
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In our feature "Artist’s Studio," we highlight individuals who are active in the artistic community. This month, we’re featuring oil painter Jeff Risner of Athens. What kind of art do… Read More

Man Discovers Meth In Car He Bought At Auction
By: Joe Higgins | Athens Messenger
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When Robert Pancake of Valley View Auto Parts in Nelsonville purchased a 1997 Chevrolet Tahoe for only $700, he received a lot more than he expected. A bag of clothes… Read More

Commander Hartwick Signing Off
On this edition of Conversations from Studio B, Maryann Hartwick and George Eberts of the Southeast Ohio Astronomical Society discuss some recent astronomical events in the early summer night sky…. Read More

Ohio AD Jim Schaus Was Contacted For Rutgers Position
Rutgers University announced Wednesday the hiring of Julie Hermann as its new athletic director. The former Louisville AD will replace Tim Pernetti after he resigned on April 9, three days… Read More

West Virginia House Speaker To Resign
By: Associated Press
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House Speaker Richard Thompson is resigning from the West Virginia Legislature to join Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin's Cabinet as secretary of Veterans Assistance. Tomblin announced Thursday that Thompson will succeed… Read More

Eat To The Beat: Former Bagel Buggy Owner Talks About “Athens Hometown Album”
By: Bryan Gibson
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Bryan Gibson talks with former Athens resident and Bagel Buggy owner Louie Stevens (aka "Louie the Bagel Man") about the Athens Hometown Album, recorded at Stevens' LRS Recording Studio in 1980. Out of print for decades, the album has recently been reissued on CD.

Ohio Bill Would Fix Errors In Sports Safety Law
By: Associated Press
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The Ohio House has cleared a bill correcting a new state law that inadvertently allows coaches and referees in youth sports leagues to be criminally prosecuted for violating rules regarding… Read More

Morning Update For May 16
By: Megan Moseley
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A Wood County teacher returns to Parkersburg High School after putting a sign on a student that said "bad kid fort." A former Mason County principal faces child abuse charges…. Read More

Principal Indicted On Child Abuse Charges
By: Associated Press
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A former Mason County principal accused of assaulting a student has been indicted on a child abuse charge. Media outlets report that a Mason County grand jury charged Cameron C…. Read More

Marietta Woman Arrested On Drug Trafficking Charges
By: Megan Moseley
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A Marietta woman is accused of selling prescription pain pills. The Major Crimes Task Force Agents arrested Trenna Tucker, 26, after she allegedly sold a confidential informant multiple Vicodin and… Read More

Wildlife Council Votes Against Deer Hunting Changes
By: Associated Press
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State wildlife officials have shot down the latest proposed changes to the deer-hunting season in Ohio. The change, which would have been the second one this spring, proposed adding two… Read More

Teacher In ‘Bad Fort Kid’ Incident Rehired
By: Associated Press
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A Wood County teacher who put a box labeled "bad kid fort" around a special-needs student will return to the classroom in the fall. The county Board of… Read More

Carrie Guides Showcase Through Peden
By: Seth Austin
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Ohio senior cornerback Travis Carrie welcomed the crew of The Bobcat Sports Showcase to his home, Peden Stadium, for a tour to see the ins and outs of Bobcat football…. Read More

Marietta Routs Penn State Behrend In Opening Round
In round one of the 2013 NCAA Mideast Regional, the No. 2 Marietta College Pioneers (30-12) defeated the No. 7 Penn State Behrend Lions (30-11) in decisive fashion, 11-1. A… Read More