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Men’s Golf Seeks Turnaround In 2013-14
By: Eric Singer
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After the disappointing 2012-13 season, head coach Bob Cooley hopes to get the Ohio Men’s Golf team back on track for the fall portion of its schedule. This season, there… Read More

Game of the Week: Trimble, Wahama Square Off In West Virginia
By: Sara Vallone
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It’s a game of revenge for one team and the chance to stay perfect for the other. The Trimble Tomcats (1-0) will travel to Mason, W.Va., Friday night to take… Read More

Preview: MVL Contenders Set to Battle In Maysville
The Maysville Panthers (1-0) will play in their second straight conference game on Friday, as New Lexington (1-0) travels to Maysville. The two teams met in Week 4 of las… Read More

Preview: Jackson Looks For Continued Success
By: James Massara
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The Waverly Tigers travel to take on the Jackson Ironmen at Alumni Stadium Friday night. Both teams are looking to keep their winning streaks alive, as both teams are coming… Read More

Preview: Wellston, South Point Take The Field
By: Nathan Takitch
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For the second consecutive season, the Wellston Golden Rockets (0-1) will look to grab their first win of the year against non-conference foe South Point (1-0) when the Pointers come… Read More

Preview: Williamstown Braces For Magnolia
By: Todd Ward
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Week two of the 2013 high school football season is here, and in West Virginia, it pits a rematch between two familiar foes: Magnolia and Williamstown. These two teams met… Read More

Ten Projects In WV To Be Funded By Appalachian Regional Commission
By: Associated Press
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Ten projects in West Virginia will be funded by more than $4.3 million in Appalachian Regional Commission grants. Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin announced the grants Thursday. Among the projects are… Read More

Athens County Man Found Dead Along WV Rt. 2
By: Grant Burkhardt
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The Marietta Times reported Thursday that a middle-aged Athens County resident was found dead along WV Route 2. He reportedly crashed his car over an embankment and either died from… Read More

Deputies Investigating Possible Copper Theft
The Athens County Sheriff's office is investigating the possible theft of 150 feet of copper wire at a Verizon cell tower in Glouster. A Verizon employee reportedly contacted the Sheriff's… Read More

Logan Man Charged With Threatening Deputies
By: Gretchen Gregory | The Logan Daily News Editor
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A Logan man has been released on his own recognizance after allegedly threatening the lives of two deputies of the Hocking County Sheriff’s Office as well as allegedly assaulting a… Read More

Man Sentenced To 10 Years For Ninth Drug Conviction
By: WOUB Contributing Writer
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A man will spend a decade in prison after being convicted on drug charges for a 9th time. According to the Scioto County Prosecutor's Office, it took a Scioto County… Read More

Groundbreaking Held For New Holzer Clinic
By: Athens Messenger staff reports
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A ceremony was held last week to commemorate the groundbreaking of a new Holzer Clinic in Pomeroy. Holzer Health System and Meigs County Community Improvement Corporation are collaborating to establish… Read More

Coolville Man Pleads Not Guilty to Rape of Teenager
A Coolville man charged with felony charges of rape and sexual conduct with a minor will face a jury trial in October. Harley E. Wilson, 35, of Coolville, Ohio pleaded… Read More

City Council Tweaks Ordinances To Better Enforce Noise And Glass Violations
By: Sara Brumfield | Athens Messenger
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Athens City Council has introduced some minor tweaks to city legislation to provide better enforcement of noise and glass container violations during large events in the city, such as the… Read More

Questions Still Linger About 1 Percent Faculty, Staff Bonuses At OU
Details of the one percent pay raise to Ohio University employees have yet to be determined by university officials. Faculty and staff were notified of the decision to increase employee… Read More

Judge Declares Second Mistrial For Man Accused Of Murder
By: Susan Tebben | The Athens Messenger
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In what Sheriff Shawn Justice called a "complete mistake," a sheriff's deputy's error led to the murder trial of Robert Schall again being declared a mistrial Thursday on the grounds… Read More

Ohio University Unveils New Promotional Campaign, TV Commercials
By: Athens Messenger staff reports
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The Ohio University community celebrated the roll-out of the university’s new branding campaign, titled “It’s You,” with the premiere of four new television commercials in Baker University Center Theater on… Read More

Bobcat Field Hockey Practicing In Temporary Home
By: Nathan Takitch
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Ohio field hockey has begun the 2013 season in new territory, figuratively and literally. Figuratively speaking, the Bobcats are in new territory because of their record. Ohio dropped its first… Read More

The California Guitar Trio Set 2 At The Fur Peace Ranch
The California Guitar Trio's second set from their June 8, 2013 performance at the Fur Peace Ranch.

David Lindley Set 2 At The Fur Peace Ranch
Listen to David Lindley's second set recorded in performance at the Fur Peace Ranch on May 18, 2013.

Week Two Games
In Week Two of the 2013 high school football season, Gridiron Glory will send crews to cover and call highlights for five games around the region. The Extra Points segment… Read More

Pioneers To Host Marietta College Classic
By: Brad Friedman
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Head coach Tracy Blasius will coach her first Marietta home matches this weekend as the Pioneers welcome Bethany College, College of Wooster and Defiance College to the Marietta College Classic…. Read More

Athens City, County Consider Draft Agreement For Route 50 Sewer Expansion
By: Steve Robb - Athens Messenger staff reporter
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Athens city and county officials appear close to reaching an agreement outlining the conditions under which the city would treat sewage from a proposed sanitary sewer expansion out Route 50W…. Read More

OU Student Wins Case For Public Defender
By: Associated Press
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An appeals court has sided with an Ohio University student who says her parents' income shouldn't play a role in her request for a public defender. The Fourth District Court… Read More

Gilleland Named MAC Scholar Athlete Of The Week
By: Kaleb Carter
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Ohio's star setter Abby Gilleland was named Mid-American Conference Scholar Athlete of the Week. Gilleland, who was an All-MAC Freshman Team honoree a year ago, led the Bobcats in assists… Read More