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Sheridan Snags Road Win Over John Glenn, 12-7
By: Nick Komjati
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Sheridan and John Glenn each finished in the bottom half of the MVL a year ago, but with undefeated conference records coming into Friday night’s showdown, the Muskies and Generals aimed to catapult into the upper echelon of the MVL. After a stout defensive performance and just enough offense to get the job done, the… Read More
Warren Comes Back Against Parkersburg South
By: Michael Drapcho
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The Warren Warriors used an explosive second half performance from their defense to overcome a 20 point halftime deficit and defeat the Parkersburg South Patriots 47-39 Friday. With the Patriots leading, 26-0, late in the second quarter, Jake Powell captured some momentum for Warren when he capped off a 35-yard drive by scoring a 10-yard… Read More
Hockey: Ohio Drops Season Opener To John Carroll, 5-4
By: Nick Hart
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The Ohio hockey team dropped its season opener for the first time since 2006 on Friday night, losing to John Carroll, 5-4, in overtime. The Blue Streaks’ captain Dan Potter scored with only 1:07 remaining in the sudden death period. Surrounded by Ohio defenders, Potter lost his balance, fell to his knees, but was still… Read More
Trimble Defense Holds Meigs
Trimble remains undefeated for another week after taking down the Meigs Marauders, 16-0, Friday night at Farmers Bank Stadium. The Marauders came into the game searching for their third win of the season, and the crowd’s excitement resounded through the complex. In the opening minutes of the first quarter, signs pointed toward a possible upset… Read More
Gallia Academy Wins Third Straight
By: Megan Stamper
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Gallia Academy notched its third consecutive win Friday night, downing the Marietta Tigers at home, 45-16. A packed Memorial Field witnessed a quick start from the Blue Devils, as they went up 21-0 in the second quarter and never looked back. Senior quarterback Wade Jarrell picked apart Marietta’s secondary, going 11-for-17 for 124 yards and… Read More
Soccer: Ohio Draws With Cleveland State, 0-0
The Ohio soccer team had a season-high 24 shots against Cleveland State on Friday night, but none of them found the back of the net, as the Bobcats (4-2-2) and the Vikings (5-4-1) fought through two overtimes to finish tied, 0-0. The opportunities were there all game for Ohio, as they forced Cleveland State goalie… Read More
Ohio Drops Set, Beats Marshall, 3-1
Ohio Volleyball dug out a four-set win against Marshall in its second match of the day Friday, 25-19, 25-20, 20-25, 25-17. The Bobcats took a 2-0 lead into the locker room before Marshall took the third set to extend the match. Ohio committed seven errors and lost seven of the last nine points in the… Read More
The Athens Community Experiences ‘Challenges’
The Athens community learned Thursday what it’s like to live with a disability at the Athens City Commission on Disabilities' fourth annual “Challenged by Choice” program. About 15 people experienced simulated disabilities for a half day. “These are the kind of tough disabilities that are not so visible as a person in a wheelchair or… Read More
Local Residents Fear Low Social Security Incomes
With the increasingly high cost of living and social security failing to keep up, some area residents are saying they will never be able to really retire. For many, retirement seems far away. But for those nearing retirement there doesn't seem to be enough money to enjoy those golden years. David Rauch, 50, is at least 10… Read More
Ohio Tops Terps In Three
Ohio Volleyball kept its stellar season on track Friday with a win over Maryland in its first of three matches at the Michigan Invitational in Ann Arbor, Mich., 26-24, 25-21, 25-23. The win puts Ohio at 9-1 for the first time since the 2002 season. Maryland (8-2) gave Ohio all it could handle in the… Read More
Stand Up, Brand Up: Mark Twain’s Comic Legacy
By: Jeff Worley
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Mark Twain lived his life as a riverboat pilot, reporter, editor, inventor, humorist, author and publisher. In her new book, Twain's Brand, OU's Judith Yaross Lee examines the first American author-celebrity to blaze the trail of "branding" himself and his work, and his impact on modern-day performers such as Jerry Seinfield, Garrison Keillor and Margaret Cho.
Beaver Man Sentenced For Londonderry Thefts
By: Tyler Buchanan | The Vinton County Courier
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A Beaver man has been sentenced to eight years in prison after pleading guilty to June burglaries in the Londonderry area. David. A. Stevens, 25, pleaded guilty to two counts of burglary, both second-degree felonies. He was given an eight-year sentence for both counts, but will serve them concurrently, according to a news release from… Read More
Trimble Local Schools Moves Forward On Energy-efficiency Project
By: Arian Smedley | Athens Messenger
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Trimble Local School Board members voted to move forward with a bond to pay for energy-efficiency projects in both school buildings, but because of increasing interest rates the district treasurer will continue exploring other payment options. As previously reported, the school board approved an energy-efficiency project that is estimated to generate over $22,000 in savings… Read More
SportsBeat: Ohio Backup Quarterback Derrius Vick Interview
SportsBeat host Pat Moore talked with Ohio backup quarterback Derrius Vick on Ohio football, Bo Pelini's controversial comments on Nebraska fans and the Philadelphia Eagles. Listen to SportsBeat every Thursday from 6-7 p.m. on WOUB 1340 AM or www.woub.org/listen.
Casino Taxes Will Pay To Treat Gambling Addicts
By: Associated Press
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Taxes on Ohio's four casinos will pay for guaranteed treatment of bettors with verified gambling addictions. The Columbus Dispatch reports the $4.9 million problem-gambling response plan was detailed this week before the Ohio Casino Control Commission, which regulates the casinos in Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus and Toledo. The treatment program is funded mostly from casino taxes…. Read More
Ohio Unemployment Rate Up Slightly For Last Month
By: Associated Press
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Ohio's unemployment rate has increased slightly, matching the national rate for last month. The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services says the seasonally adjusted jobless rate in August was 7.3 percent, up from 7.2 percent the previous month. The state rate has varied only slightly throughout this year and had been hovering below the… Read More
Ohio States Receives $18.7 Million For Tobacco Research Center
By: Associated Press
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Ohio State University is getting $18.7 million to establish a tobacco research center aimed at helping federal officials regulate tobacco products. The National Institutes of Health and the Food and Drug Administration say Ohio State's center is one of 14 receiving federal funds under the new Tobacco Centers of Regulatory Science program. The center will… Read More
Ohio Tank Maker Got $188M Contract From The Pentagon
A nearly $188 million contract announced by the Pentagon will mean a significant injection of business for a northwest Ohio tank manufacturer whose future seemed shaky amid numerous threats to its federal funding. The contract calls for upgrading Abrams tanks for Saudi Arabia, and most of the work will be done at the Joint Systems… Read More
Three Athens County Former Felons Headed To Prison
By: Tom Hodson
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Three Athens County felons have been sentenced to prison after violating conditions of their community control from earlier convictions. Joshua L. Reed, 22, of Athens was sentenced by Athens County Common Pleas Judge L. Alan Goldsberry to four years and 11 months in the state penal system. Reed was previously convicted of two counts of… Read More
Putnam Health Dept. Spending 40 Percent Less
By: Associated Press
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A health official says the Putnam County Health Department will spend 40 percent less this year now that it's contracted with the Kanawha-Charleston Health Department for clinical services. The Charleston Gazette reports that Dr. Rahul Gupta, health officer for the Kanawha-Charleston Health Department, announced the savings at a meeting of his agency's board Thursday. Financial… Read More
WV Highway Panel Recommends $1 Billion Road Bond
By: Associated Press
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A panel established by Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin recommends increasing tolls on the West Virginia Turnpike to finance up to $1 billion in bonds for highway projects. The Charleston Gazette reports that the Blue Ribbon Commisson on Highways finalized its recommendation Thursday. Supporters of the plan say the increased tolls would pass along the cost of road… Read More
Small-Town Ohio Police Chief Invites Facebook Fans to Community Festival
By: Associated Press
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An Ohio police chief has invited his nearly 85,000 Facebook followers to his small town's annual community festival and expects at least 1,000 from near and far to show up this weekend. Brimfield Township Chief David Oliver started the page more than three years ago hoping to reach 500 people in his northeast Ohio community…. Read More
Ohio’s Elections Chief Testifies For Federal Panel
By: Associated Press
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Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted is testifying before a federal panel looking at best practices for presidential elections. The elections chief describes the Friday testimony in Cincinnati as a chance to brag about how Ohio handled last year's general election. The Republican tells The Plain Dealer in Cleveland that Ohio's position as a scrutinized… Read More
State Advisory Panel Reviewing Ohio’s Law Enforcement Gateway System
By: Associated Press
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A state advisory panel is scheduled to discuss its review of security and protocols for Ohio's law enforcement information-sharing system. At issue is the state's Ohio Law Enforcement Gateway, a searchable system that gives police and other investigators near-instant access to records including driver's license and vehicle registrations, the sex offender registry and the computerized… Read More
Historical Society Director Has Strong Feelings About ‘Ridges’ Project
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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Thursday morning, Ohio University President Roderick McDavis issued an update on the university's project at The Ridges in Athens. Later the same night, Ron Luce, Executive Director of the Athens County Historical Society and Museum, responded in an email to WOUB. In the email, Luce blasts the president's decision to appoint Stephen Golding, the university's Vice… Read More