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Rio Men’s Soccer Looks To Youth For Continued Excellence
By: Kaleb Carter
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The men’s soccer team at Rio Grande is readying itself for another year, coming in with expectations as high as ever. The RedStorm come into the 2013 campaign after a successful year of 2012 that saw them go 16-3-1, win the regular season Mid-South Conference title while going undefeated, and jump out to a No…. Read More

Trimble Marching Band Director Resigns
By: Arian Smedley | Athens Messenger
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Less than a month after agreeing to serve as Trimble Local Schools’ marching band director, Eric Skinner stepped down Wednesday, putting all future practices on hold until the district finds a replacement. High School Principal Matthew Curtis said he has one individual who has expressed an interest in filling the role. He is waiting to… Read More

Rio Women Seek To Exceed 2013 Expectations
By: Anna Vassalotti
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Head coach Callum Morris is heading into his third season as the Rio Grande women's soccer coach. Heading into the 2013 season, Morris and the RedStorm are setting realistic goals, which can be achieved by staying consistent. With the majority of Rio’s games being at home this upcoming season, Morris thinks this will be beneficial… Read More

Glass Half Empty: An American Water War
Monday, February 17 • 9 p.m. America – a country once dependent on foreign energy is now poised to be one of the world's leading suppliers of natural resources. For years, we’ve thought we would eventually run out of oil and now we find ourselves with at least a 100-year supply of natural gas. It's… Read More

Retired University Recycling Manager Steps In As City Litter Control Officer
By: Sara Brumfield | Athens Messenger
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While Athens’ litter control officer Tyler Craig has taken another position within city government, Athens residents — including Ohio University students who live off campus — can expect that litter regulations will continue to be strictly enforced. Craig, who was hired by the city’s code enforcement office in April 2011, has taken a job as… Read More

Ohio University Announces Traffic Updates For Move-In Weekend
By: WOUB Contributing Writer
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Ohio University crews with Facilities Management have been hard at work completing several construction and renovation projects over the past months, as well as attending to emergency repairs on some of the streets around campus. Though crews wrapped up many projects in time for the fall semester opening, there are continuing construction projects and road… Read More

Afternoon Update for August 22
A member of Laurelville Council has been disqualified from running in the November election. A legislative redistricting bill has breezed through the House and now heads to the Senate for consideration. Felman Production LLC in West Virginia says it plans to lay off about 100 employees. Details in your afternoon update.

Three-Point Stance: Jackson Bounces Back
By: Brad Friedman
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Editor’s Note: Three-Point Stance is Gridiron Glory’s written preview series leading up to its 15th season on WOUB. Gridiron is visiting training camps for all 32 teams in the coverage area as they prepare for the 2013 football season. The series concludes in the SEOAL, a five-school league lacking not in competitiveness. The Jackson Ironmen… Read More

Three-Point Stance: Gallia Academy Aims For The Sky
By: Michael Gallo
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Editor’s Note: Three-Point Stance is Gridiron Glory’s written preview series leading up to its 15th season on WOUB. Gridiron is visiting training camps for all 32 teams in the coverage area as they prepare for the 2013 football season. The series concludes in the SEOAL, a five-school league lacking not in competitiveness. For the Gallia… Read More

Women’s Cross Country: Ohio Sets High Goals For 2013
By: Erick Starkey
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The Ohio women's cross country team has a bright outlook for the upcoming year after an impressive 2012 season. Each runner hopes to meet her personal goals and contribute to the team's success under coach Clay Calkins during his 11th campaign with the team. Calkins, when asked how this year's team will be different from… Read More