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Bobcats Hungry For Win Over Kent State
By: Nick Komjati
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There was a sense of urgency at Ohio Bobcats football practice this week, as up-tempo coaches used high-energy drills in an attempt to spark life into the players that have… Read More
Photos Of The Week: Nov. 11-17
By: WOUB Visuals
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Last week's best photos are here. Follow @WOUBVisuals on Twitter for daily updates and visit our Flickr page by clicking any of the photos below. Ohio State's Sam Thompson helped the Buckeyes beat… Read More
United Appeal Emphasizes Importance Of Donations For This Year
By: Merle Tilk
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Although the economy seems to be recovering there is still great need for basic necessities for many people in the Athens area. Housing, food and health are three of the… Read More
Update: Power Being Restored To Ohio Residents
By: Associated Press, Tom Hodson
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UPDATE 1:40 p.m.: At the peak of the storm Sunday at about 9 p.m., American Electric Power (AEP) reported to have 33,500 customers across Ohio without power, but by 10 a.m…. Read More
Ndour Named MAC Player Of The Week
By: Taylor Stano
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Ohio’s junior forward Maurice Ndour has been named Mid-American Conference East Division Player of the Week. This is the first time Ndour has been rewarded this title. Fellow teammate and… Read More
Q-And-A With Yamonie Jenkins And Destini Cooper
By: Brad Friedman
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During the 2009-10 season, the Reynoldsburg (Ohio) High School women’s basketball team made its first appearance in the state final four. The success of the Raiders was partially attributed to… Read More
African American LGBT Issues Examined In “The New Black”
The New Black is a documentary that tells the story of how the African-American community is grappling with the gay rights issue in light of the recent gay marriage movement and the fight over civil rights. The film follows activists, families and clergy on both sides of the campaign to legalize gay marriage.
The Athena Cinema will host two free screenings, as well as panel discussions, Nov. 20-21.
Ohio Attorney General Launches New Heroin Unit
Ohio has a heroin epidemic. That's according to Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine who announced Monday morning the formation of a statewide heroin unit meant to address the rising number… Read More
Accurso Named To Compete In National Championships
By: Erick Starkey
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Senior Juli Accurso has been named to the competitors list for the NCAA Division I Cross Country Championships based on her first place finish at the Great Lakes Regional event…. Read More
Storm Destroys Drive-In Screen, Gas Station
By: Associated Press
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Authorities are starting to assess the damage from storms that swept through Ohio. Strong winds near Toledo toppled a drive-in movie screen and crushed a gas station canopy Sunday night…. Read More
Sheriff’s Office Served With Additional Subpoenas
By: Steve Robb - Athens Messenger staff reporter
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Additional subpoenas relating to a special grand jury of the Ohio Attorney General’s Office have been issued to the Athens County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Patrick Kelly confirmed Thursday that four… Read More
Sexual Assault Survivor Services Being Provided To Residents
By: Athens Messenger staff reports
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As of August, Ohio University’s Survivor Advocacy Program (OUSAP) has expanded to provide sexual assault survivor services for Meigs and Perry counties. Thanks to a grant from the Office for… Read More
DeWine Talks About Ohio’s Heroin Problem
By: Associated Press
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Ohio's attorney general says heroin abuse has become a statewide epidemic. Attorney General Mike DeWine called a news conference Monday in Columbus with parents of a heroin overdose victim and… Read More
Former Chauncey Mayor’s Lawsuit Set For Trial
By: Steve Robb - Athens Messenger staff reporter
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A lawsuit filed by a former mayor of Chauncey against the village has been set for trial on Feb. 25 in Athens County Common Pleas Court now that a judge… Read More