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Barton, Southern Roll Over Belpre
By: Jess Bosh
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The Southern Tornadoes were explosive from the start Friday in a 19-0 win over TVC-Hocking foe Belpre. Right from the start the Southern Tornadoes took care of business with a… Read More

Logan Earns First Win Of Season
The Logan Chieftans squeaked out a victory over the Newark Wildcats, 32-27, in the final seconds of the fourth quarter at Logan Chieftan Stadium. The Chieftans were forced to punt… Read More

Morgantown Defeats Parkersburg South, 59-0
By: Michael Drapcho
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The No. 2 ranked Morgantown Mohigans got off to a hot start and did not look back Friday night, as they defeated the Parkersburg South Patriots, 59-0, at the Erickson… Read More

Athens Tops Warren, 42-6
By: Brad Friedman
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On the first chilly Friday night of the season, Athens overcame two turnovers and five penalties to top the Warren Warriors, 42-6. It looked as if Athens was going to… Read More

Man Hit By Train
By: WSAZ News
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A man has been rushed to the hospital after he was hit by a train. This happened about 4 p.m. Friday along Route 62 in Putnam County. WSAZ reports Jonathan… Read More

Ohio Sends Rebels Runnin’ In Three
Ohio Volleyball battled through two sets and breezed through one on the way to a 3-0 win over UNLV in the Western Kentucky University Invitational Friday evening, 26-24, 25-21, 25-13…. Read More

Ohio Soccer Extends Winning Streak To Four
Ohio soccer coach Aaron Rodgers said following Sunday’s win against Morehead State that the team’s goal was to get its first shutout of the season. On Friday, the Bobcats accomplished… Read More

Chase Bank Robber Reportedly Caught in Illinois
By: Susan Tebben | The Athens Messenger
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An Indiana man who reportedly robbed an Athens bank, along with 10 other banks in four different states, has been caught in Illinois. Ronald E. Corbin, 49, of Lafayette, Ind.,… Read More

Keeping The Bell In Athens
Deep inside the walls of Peden Stadium sits a bronze bell: “The Bell” to be more precise. It’s a token of victory awarded to the winner of the Marshall-Ohio football… Read More

Time Warner Will Televise Ohio Volleyball Against Kent State
By: Nathan Wiseman
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Time Warner Cable Sports Channel will televise the Ohio Volleyball match against Kent State Nov. 14, the Mid-American Conference announced Friday. The 7 p.m. battle between the Bobcats and Golden… Read More

Pioneers To Play Three Matches In Seven Days
By: Brad Friedman
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The 2013 Marietta Women’s Soccer team has only played four regular season matches, but the squad has continued to improve in almost every aspect as compared to this point last… Read More

Alleged Chase Bank Robber Arrested In Illinois
By: Susan Tebben | The Athens Messenger
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An Indiana man who reportedly robbed an Athens bank, along with 10 other banks in four different states, has been caught in Illinois. Ronald E. Corbin, 49, of Lafayette, Ind.,… Read More

OU History Professor Discusses Russia’s Role In Syrian Conflict
By: Atish Baidya
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On Monday it appeared the United States was marching towards possible military action against Syria. Fast forward just four days and top diplomats from the U.S. and Russia are in… Read More

Man Reported Missing From The Plains
By: Susan Tebben | The Athens Messenger
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The Athens County Sheriff's Office is trying to locate a man from The Plains who allegedly took a "handful" of pills and now has not been in contact with friends…. Read More

Road Construction Scheduled To Start Monday In Athens
By: Krista Frost
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Construction will begin Monday in Athens on Columbus Road and North Lancaster Street. City Engineering and Public Works Officials say Columbus Road traffic will be maintained during construction on shoulder… Read More

Senator Brown Reacts To Syria Crisis
By: Regina Donizetti
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Ohio Democratic Senator Sherrod Brown says he is feeling better about the situation in Syria. He says the United States should think carefully before sending military strikes or troops anywhere…. Read More

Pedestrians Should Take Special Caution Near Rural Roads
You don't have to be behind the wheel to cause a car accident. The Ohio State Highway Patrol is reminding pedestrians and motorists to be safe and responsible. Lt. George… Read More

Tire Drop-Off In Glouster On Saturday
By: Tom Hodson
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If you have old tires to get rid of, Saturday is the day and Glouster is the place. The Athens County Health Department, the Athens County Prosecutor’s Office and the… Read More

Khari Harley Joins Ohio Men’s Basketball Roster
The Ohio men’s basketball team officially announced Friday the addition of Khari Harley to its 2013-14 roster. The 6-foot-8 forward from Egg Harbor Township High School (NJ) will be eligible… Read More

Wayne National Forest To Lease Coal To U.S. DOI
Wayne National Forest on Friday issued a decision to lease seven parcels of federally-owned coal to U.S. Department of Interior, Bureau of Land Management. The coal is located beneath the… Read More

Morning Update
A Logan County mother now faces child endangerment charges after her child suffered meth-related burns. The Supreme Court ruled that courts will now provide free telephone lines to non-verbal and… Read More

Portsmouth Names First City Manager
By: WOUB Contributing Writer
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The City of Portsmouth has named a City Manager. Portsmouth City Council President Steve Surgill says Derek Allen, the current Village Administrator in Delta, Ohio, has agreed in principle to… Read More

Official Says Drilling Regulations Working
By: Associated Press
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West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection Secretary Randy Huffman says the state's natural gas drilling regulations are working. A 2011 law gave the DEP money to hire more natural gas… Read More

Fatal Beating Case Goes To Grand Jury
By: Associated Press
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A grand jury will consider the cases of two men accused of killing a Wheeling Jesuit student from Pennsylvania. Media outlets report that an Ohio County magistrate found probable cause… Read More

Zanesville Museum Concert Series Wraps Up Sept. 21
By: Andy Near
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The final free public performance in the Zanesville Museum of Art’s 2013 Musical Color program series will take place Saturday, Sept. 21. The 2013 Musical Color events are presented by… Read More