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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 quarterback keeper from junior Tristen Wolfe for 39 yards. A few plays later, senior running back Tyler Barton ran in for a touchdown. Barton carried… 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 with 1:36 left in the fourth quarter, giving the Wildcats a final possession. Newark drove down to the Chieftan 33-yard line before quarterback Grant Russell… 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 All Sports Facility. Morgantown jumped out to an early 7-0 lead when Jamie “Chazzy” Thomas capped off a 56-yard drive with a 17-yard touchdown run… 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 put it away early when junior Joe Burrow capped a two-play drive with a 24-yard scamper into the end zone. The following Warren drive ended… 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 Higginbotham, 23, was walking on the tracks between Buffalo and Midway. Higginbotham was hit by a train and drug under the train for several feet…. 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. Ohio (6-1) remained in control for much of the first set, holding a steady lead from Karin Bull’s block on the opening point. The Bobcat… 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 that feat. Ohio (4-2-1) won its fourth straight game and remained undefeated on the road this season, as the Bobcats took down Youngstown State (1-5-1),… 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., was arrested Wednesday by the Urbana, Ill., Police Department after allegedly robbing Urbana Bank, according to an article by the Marietta Times. Corbin is a… 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 game, a rivalry dating back to 1905. That year, the two schools—separated by a mere 80 miles—met for the first time on the gridiron. Marshall… 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 Flashes will be Ohio's first television appearance of the 2013 season. Ohio (5-1) continues non-conference play this weekend at the Western Kentucky University Invitational in… 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 season. Coach Tracy Blasius’s 2013 squad has scored more goals (six this season compared to three last season), allowed fewer scores (16-6), earned more corner… 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., was arrested Wednesday by the Urbana, Ill., Police Department after allegedly robbing Urbana Bank, according to an article by the Marietta Times. Corbin is a… 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 Geneva trying to hammer out an agreement about how to secure Syria’s chemical weapons – the success of which will shape broader talks on the… 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. A friend reported that Luciano Decicco had posted on Facebook that he'd taken a "handful of Suboxone" on Friday and hadn't been heard from since… 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 grading and the installation of a median. North Lancaster Street may be reduced to one lane for the installation of a waterline and new service… 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. "I will not support sending troops to Syria. I'm still looking at what we do based on what happens with this Russian proposal," he said…. 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 Harlow, post commander in Athens for State Highway patrol said this is too often forgotten. "Everyone feels that if they’re the pedestrian, they have the… 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 Trimble Township Trustees are hosting a Tire Drop-off Event at the Trimble Township Garage, 58 Morgan St. in Glouster. Old tires will be accepted for… 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 to play this season as a freshman for the Bobcats. Harley was not highly recruited coming out of high school, despite averaging 18.4 points and… 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 Wayne National Forest in Perry and Morgan counties, east of the town of Corning. The Forest Service Environmental Assessment concluded that no significant resources would… 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 non-English speakers. The Public Service Commission's Transportation Enforcement Division will be conducting brake inspections this week as part of a safety initiative. More in your… 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 accept the job. Portsmouth City Council must still vote to officially hire Allen. That is expected to take place on September 23. Allen will be… 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 well inspectors and support staff. It also increased permit fees for wells and required buffer zones around wells. Huffman says the Office of Oil and… 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 on Thursday to send the cases to the next grand jury, which convenes in January 2014. Twenty-two-year-old Tyler Peacock of Clewiston, Fla., and Jarrett Chandler,… 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 PNC Arts Alive, a multi-year investment from the PNC Foundation that supports visual and performing arts groups with the goal of increasing arts access and… Read More