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Bobcats Focus On Defense In Preparation For Morehead State
The Bobcats travel to Morehead, Ky., on Saturday to take on the Morehead State Eagles, for their first of six straight games away from the Convocation Center. The ‘Cats and… Read More
Bobcats Best Kent, Clinch MAC Title Share
Ohio Volleyball clinched at least a share of a second straight MAC regular season championship Thursday with a fast and easy win over Kent State, 25-13, 25-15, 25-17. “We’re looking… Read More
Trimble, Steubenville CC Prepare For Second Round Battle
By: Lucas Widman
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After coasting past their opponents in week 11, Trimble and Steubenville Catholic Central are set to face off in the second round of the OHSAA Division 7 Region 25 playoffs…. Read More
Athens Transit has record breaking October ridership
The slew of changes that Hocking Athens Perry Community Action (HAPCAP) made to Athens Public Transit in August has had such good results that Athens City Council just renewed their… Read More
SportsBeat: Interview With Trimble Coach Phil Faires
SportsBeat host Pat Moore talks with Trimble head coach Phil Faires on his upcoming high school playoff game against Steubenville Catholic Central and the Tomcats' overall season so far. Tune… Read More
Positional Breakdown: Marietta Welcomes Seven Freshmen To Roster
By: Austin Carpenter
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Two seniors, seven juniors and seven freshmen make up the Marietta 2013-14 women's basketball roster, and the young Pioneer squad is excited to get the season rolling. With 10 players… Read More
Preview: Pioneers Look to Make Noise in 2013-14
By: Clay Benjamin
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After a 10-16 season last year, second-year coach Stacia Shrider and the rest of the Marietta Pioneers are ready to make some noise this season. The Pioneers return an experienced… Read More
International Education Week At OU Kicks Off With Celebration Of 50 Year Partnership
One of Malaysia's highest ranking government officials met with the members of the Ohio University community Tuesday at the kickoff of International Education Week. This is the first time the… Read More
Thief Pays More Than $82K In Restitution
By: Susan Tebben | The Athens Messenger
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An Athens woman who was charged with stealing more than $82,000 from the University Commons apartment complex has paid restitution and pleaded guilty a charge of grand theft. Grace Maxine… Read More
Petrochemical Company To Explore New Plant In Wood County
By: Associated Press
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Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin says petrochemical giant Odebrecht has chosen a site in Wood County to explore the possible location of an ethane cracker plant and three polyethlene plants. Tomblin… Read More
Regional Transportation Planning Effort Getting Underway
By: Steve Robb - Athens Messenger staff reporter
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Work is beginning on development of a regional transportation plan that is part of a two-year pilot project funded primarily by the Ohio Department of Transportation. The $324,000 project is… Read More
Tweak To Teacher Evaluation System Proposed
By: Statehouse News Bureau
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A new system is being used to determine the value of Ohio’s teachers, and education officials are already asking lawmakers to make some tweaks to the process. Supporters believe more… Read More
What Do Turkey-Haters Eat For Thanksgiving Dinner?
By: Kelly Martin
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Turkeys rule the month of November. It’s all about the bird in a month when Americans are thinking about only one thing – Thanksgiving dinner. According to the U.S. Department… Read More
Athens Choreographer Debuts New Work At ARTS/West
On Friday, Nov. 15 and Saturday, Nov. 16, local dancer and choreographer Missy Whaley and guest artist Chelsea Goettge will take the stage at ARTS/West to present a multi-layered performance… Read More
Red Metal: The Copper Country Strike Of 1913
Tuesday, December 17 • 8 p.m. Red Metal: The Copper Country Strike Of 1913, airing Tuesday, December 17, 2013 at 8 p.m., is a new documentary that focuses on the… Read More
ODOT Partners With Local Schools To Decorate Snow Plows
By: Arian Smedley | Athens Messenger
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Don’t be surprised to see a plow truck decorated with snowmen and Christmas trees drive by. It was probably painted by a child in your community. For the first time,… Read More
RedStorm Defeat MVNU, Remain Undefeated
By: Megan Plain
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After defeating Mount Vernon Nazarene University 96-76, Rio Grande has furthered this season’s record to 3-0. “I asked the players how many 3-0 streaks we were coming off of last… Read More
Steps Toward Stardom
By: Brandon Roberts | Ironton Tribune staff reporter
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Statistically, the odds of becoming a famous singer are one in 10,000. Ironton native and Ohio University Southern student Bobbi Tussey doesn’t look to defy the odds, she just wants… Read More
Reed Appointed Ohio Supreme Court Clerk of Court
By: Court News Ohio
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The Ohio Supreme Court justices have approved the appointment of Mark H. Reed as the Clerk of Court. He replaces Kristina Frost, who retired August 30. In the interim, Director… Read More
Get Back, Jojo: Jonathan Richman Returns to Athens
By: Bryan Gibson
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The former Modern Lovers frontman, known for his appearances on Late Night with Conan O'Brien and his role in There's Something About Mary, will perform at The Union Bar & Grill on Sunday, Nov. 17.