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‘The Civil War: Battle For The ‘Burg’: Full Length Trailer
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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"The Civil War" is a documentary on the Parkersburg and Parkersburg South high school football rivalry. The rivalry is commonly referred to as the best in the state of West… Read More

Sheridan Coach Culver’s Hall Of Fame Career
By: Nathan Wiseman
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Paul Culver stresses intensity and strives to bring out the best in his players. Coach Culver’s strive for success and dedication for Sheridan football has been apparent throughout his 42-year… Read More

OU Board Of Trustees To Receive Capital Improvement Plan Update
By: Atish Baidya
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The Ohio University Board of Trustees will be presented with an update to the university’s six year capital improvement plan at its meeting Thursday. The plan, updated every two years,… Read More

A Shift of the Paradigm: Highs and Lows of Accessibility Awareness
The October episode of CONVERSATIONS FROM STUDIO B features Carolyn Lewis, Robin Brigante, and Steve Patterson from the Athens City Commission on Disabilities discussing the changes that happened when Dr…. Read More

Studio B Special Edition: Survivors And Activists Talk About Sexual Violence
In this special edition of Conversations from Studio B, Brandon Mohammed sits down with four victims of rape and/or sexual assault, and key members of the "F*ckRapeCulture" group at Ohio University,… Read More

Hearing Scheduled In Lawsuit Seeking Recognition Of Gay Marriage On Death Certificates
By: Associated Press
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Attorneys for the state want a funeral director removed from a lawsuit that seeks to have gay marriages recognized on Ohio death certificates despite a statewide ban. They're expected to… Read More

Inclusion and Accessibility For People Living With Disabilities: Why It Matters Now More Than Ever
By: Darrell Purdy
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On April 13, 2012, a group of 75 people representing all levels of the University, in addition to representatives from two other universities, came together to find a unifying direction… Read More

Ohio House Panel Changes Proposed Requirements For Minor Political Parties
By: Associated Press
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An Ohio House panel dialed back proposed requirements for minor political parties amid concerns that they would obstruct the parties' access to the ballot and create hurdles for candidates. The… Read More

New Gun Bill Would Change Ohio’s Lethal Force Test
By: Statehouse News Bureau
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The controversial so called “Stand your Ground” law in Florida gives people there the right to use deadly force in their defense without being required to retreat. The Buckeye Firearms… Read More

Athens County Commissioners To Host Public Meeting On Injection Wells
By: Steve Robb - Athens Messenger staff reporter
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A public meeting will be held by the Athens County Commissioners so that people can express their views on a pending injection well permit application. The meeting was requested Tuesday… Read More

Logan Man Pleads Guilty To Assault Charge
By: Susan Tebben | The Athens Messenger
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A Logan man charged with brutally assaulting a man in front of a Nelsonville bar was sentenced to four years in prison on Wednesday. Issac O'Rourke, 25, appeared in Athens… Read More

Local ODOT Workers Prepare For Winter Months
By: Tyler Buchanan | The Athens Messenger
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The video above is from the Ohio Transportation YouTube channel. The story below is Tyler Buchanan's – for the Athens Messenger – from Oct. 30. With calm October skies and… Read More

Ohio Opens Season With Exhibition Match Against Ashland
By: Michael Drapcho
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With the regular season rapidly approaching, Ohio will host Division II opponent Ashland for an exhibition game on Saturday. The game will be the Ohio Bobcat fans’ first look at… Read More

Marietta Falls In Straight Sets To No. 17 Otterbein
By: Kellen Becoats
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Marietta College dropped to eighth place in the Ohio Athletic Conference, as it fell in straight sets to No. 17 Otterbein University 25-18, 25-15 and 25-13. The Pioneers (12-16, 2-6… Read More

Former Second-Stringers Bolster Ohio Defense
By: Nick Komjati
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The question is raised before every football game ever played. “Coach, what do you need to do to win the game today?” More often than not, the coach’s answer will… Read More

Tri-County Career Center Applies To State’s Straight A Fund
By: Arian Smedley | Athens Messenger
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The state recently announced plans to provide $250 million to schools for innovative projects, and Tri-County Career Center officials are hoping to get a piece of it. The Straight A… Read More