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Indian Valley Beats Philo In Defensive Battle, 7-3
By: Nick Komjati
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After a season full of game experience, offenses are normally clicking on all cylinders, providing exciting shootouts come playoff time. On Friday night in Meadowbrook, Ohio, however, the defenses came out swinging, leading to a sloppy scrum between the Philo Electrics and the Indian Valley Braves. The Braves used a second half score and a… Read More

Tracewell Leads Williamstown To Round One Win
By: Michael Drapcho
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Williamstown came out victorious in a matchup of familiar foes Friday as the fourth-seeded Yellow Jackets defeated the No. 13 Wheeling Central Catholic Maroon Knights 27-25. The meeting Friday was the seventh time Williamstown and Wheeling Central have met since 2000, with Wheeling Central going 5-1 in the previous six games. Neither team could get… Read More

Rio Grande Men’s Soccer Cleans Up Conference Awards
By: Kaleb Carter
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The men’s soccer program at Rio Grande earned honors galore on Wednesday, as the Mid-South Conference announced its awards for the season.. The RedStorm placed nine players on the Academic All-MSC team. The following players made the team: Nikoy Wallace, Jordan Jenkins, Jon Dodson, Cesar Lopez, Luiz Filho, Romain Terzian, Ludovic Delapeyre, Hristian Lenkov and… Read More

Marietta Opens Season Against Ohio Christian
By: Kellen Becoats
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The Pioneers won’t have to travel far for their first game of the season as they host Ohio Christian on Friday in the second game of the Marietta Shrine Tournament. Marietta will be looking to continue its run of good form as it closed the 2012-13 season with a three-game winning streak at Ban Johnson… Read More

Multiple meth labs neutralized on West Wilson
By: Susan Tebben | The Athens Messenger
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Two people were arrested on a search warrant which netted eight meth labs Friday afternoon. The Athens Messenger reports, Jeffrey Turner, 45, and Lisa Turner, 41, both of 4376 W. Wilson Road in Athens, were arrested and charged with manufacturing methamphetamine. A 4-year-old child was also found inside the residence, and is now under the… Read More

Multiple meth labs neutralized on West Wilson
By: Susan Tebben | The Athens Messenger
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Two people were arrested on a search warrant which netted eight meth labs Friday afternoon. The Athens Messenger reports, Jeffrey Turner, 45, and Lisa Turner, 41, both of 4376 W. Wilson Road in Athens, were arrested and charged with manufacturing methamphetamine. A 4-year-old child was also found inside the residence, and is now under the… Read More

Investigation Into Stabbing Stalled
By: Susan Tebben | The Athens Messenger
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An investigation into the stabbing of a Nelsonville man has stalled, according to officials at the Nelsonville Police Department, after the victim refused to cooperate with law enforcement. On Tuesday afternoon, Jeffrey M. McCulloch was hospitalized with a stab wound after police responded to his residence at 16376 E. Canal Street. McCulloch was transported to… Read More

Hocking College Bans Faculty Member
By: Steve Robb - Athens Messenger staff reporter
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A 53-year-old faculty member has been banned from the Hocking College campus after allegations surfaced that he might pose a threat to three other faculty members. On Thursday afternoon, spokeswoman Laura Alloway sent an e-mail to students, faculty and staff alleging that a college employee, currently not teaching, had made "targeted threats against three other… Read More

Ohio Basketball Signs Four To 2014 Recruiting Class
Ohio men's basketball announced its 2014 recruiting class on Friday, after a quartet of players signed their letters of intent to join the Bobcats. Kendall Crute, Nehemias Morillo, Tariq Owens and Rodell Wigginton will be suiting up for the Green and White next fall. Crute and Owens are high school recruits while Morillo and Wigginton… Read More

Ameriprise Financial Employees Give Back to the Community
It's estimated that one in six Americans and around six million children currently struggle with hunger. To help fight back against hunger Ameriprise Financial groups across the country are participating in national service day. "Ameriprise itself has a National Day of Service and we as a chaddy group, a local organization in Athens Ohio, we… Read More

Ohio Volleyball: Gameday With Coach Theis
Game day on the road is strenuous for Ohio volleyball players as the itinerary is jam packed from sunrise to sundown. Head Coach Ryan Theis starts his day with a workout and it's non-stop until the bus ride home. But what exactly is it that Coach Theis does all day long? Bobcat Showcase reporter Colin… Read More

Painting with Acid Mine Drainage
By: John Kosowatz
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Coal has been king throughout portions of Appalachia for as long as anyone can remember. Its legacy is mixed, however, as abandoned mines that dot the region leach brightly colored runoff saturated with heavy metals into the watershed. Now, a collaboration between two OU engineering and art professors shows promise in a potential commercial venture to reclaim the metals to make paint pigment.

RedStorm Shoot For 4-0 Against OU-Lancaster
By: McKennah Robinson
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The ladies from Rio Grande are looking to continue their win streak this Friday when they take the court against Ohio University-Lancaster. With their explosive 3-0 record so far, the stakes are high to keep the energy up to par with the first three games. The RedStorm have kept impressive scores to start their season,… Read More

Marching 110 Varsity Show Set For Saturday
By: Erica Molfetto
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If you haven't had the chance to see Ohio University's Marching 110 in action this season, don't fret. "The Most Exciting Band in the Land" will present its annual Varsity Concert at 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16, at Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium. During the event presented by Ohio University's School of Music, the 235-member marching… Read More

Rio Tips Off Bevo Francis Invitational Against UC-Clermont
By: Nathan Wiseman
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This weekend Rio Grande will play host to the 31st Annual Bevo Francis Invitational Tournament at the Newt Oliver Arena. The tournament is played in honor of Bevo Francis, the 1950’s Rio Grande basketball phenomenon. The Rio Grande men’s and women’s basketball teams will host six visiting schools for Homecoming and Hall of Fame weekend…. Read More

Haydenville Man Found Dead In Motel After Release From Prison
By: Gretchen Gregory | The Logan Daily News Editor
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A Haydenville man who was released from jail on bond Wednesday was found dead inside an Athens motel room early Thursday morning. Officers from the Athens Police Department found Jerry Miller, 43, unresponsive inside the Sunset Motel located at 135 Columbus Road. Miller was arrested in Haydenville last month as part of a drug roundup… Read More

Woman Charged With Starving 12 Horses
By: Susan Tebben | The Athens Messenger
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A Pomeroy woman is facing charges for allegedly starving 12 horses in Meigs County. Karen L. Griffith, of 34440 State Route 7, will be arraigned next week on 21 charges of animal cruelty for allegedly committing the crimes against the animals for months, according to court documents. With regard to 18 of the charges, there… Read More

Rio Grande Advances To MSC Title Game
By: Kaleb Carter
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Playing on the same field where they will play Cumberland for the Mid-South Conference championship, the Rio Grande RedStorm defeated the Campbellsville Tigers 3-1. Luiz Filho scored first for Rio, and William Paulino put one home in the 32nd minute to jump out to a 2-0 lead. Cumberland’s Ryan Foster netted a goal in the… Read More

Artist’s Studio: Julie Elman
By: Sara Brumfield | Athens Messenger
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In our feature, Artist’s Studio, we highlight individuals who are active in the artistic community. This month, we’re featuring publication design instructor and painter Julie Elman of Athens. What kind of art do you create? “Since February 2012, I’ve been working on the Fear Project, which is a series of pieces that explores other people’s… Read More

Positional Breakdown: Hammond, Stephenson Lead Young Marietta Team
By: Blaise Weber
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The Pioneers are entering a season where they are considered a contender for the Ohio Athletic Conference championship. The Pioneers are coming off a successful campaign in the 2012-13 season. They finished 20-8, won the conference tournament, and made a trip to the Division III NCAA Tournament. Head coach John VanderWal is returning key players,… Read More

Regional transportation planning effort getting under way
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 being undertaken by Buckeye Hills-Hocking Valley Regional Development District. Some area residents have been receiving mailed surveys as part of the project. ODOT spokesman… Read More

Haydenville man found dead in motel after release from jail
By: Gretchen Gregory | The Logan Daily News Editor
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A Haydenville man who was released from jail on bond Wednesday was found dead inside an Athens motel room early Thursday morning. Officers from the Athens Police Department found Jerry Miller, 43, unresponsive inside the Sunset Motel located at 135 Columbus Road. Miller was arrested in Haydenville last month as part of a drug roundup… Read More