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RedStorm Hit The Road To Face Second-Ranked Georgetown College
By: Justin Holbrock
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The Rio Grande RedStorm (9-5, 2-1) conclude their two-game road swing in Kentucky on Saturday evening against Mid-South Conference foe Georgetown College (11-2, 2-0) at Davis-Reid Alumni Gym. This game… Read More

Tips for Preparing for Upcoming Frigid Temperatures
In order to ensure Athens County residents are prepared for extreme temperatures, the Athens County Emergency Management Agency has outlined the following safety tips. •Closely monitor local news reports for… Read More

Preview: Ohio Finishes Nonconference Play With UNC Asheville
By: Michael Drapcho
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With conference play on the horizon, Ohio will go on the road and take on the University of North Carolina at Asheville for a final nonconference tune up Saturday. Ohio… Read More

Rio Wins Again With Help From Warmack’s Clutch Gene
By: Nathan Wiseman
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Jermaine Warmack was called upon to win the game once again and he did not disappoint. The senior guard knocked down a crucial free throw with no time left on… Read More

Trimble Week In Review: Dec. 23-29
The Trimble Tomcats basketball program will enter 2014 with the girls team hoping to improve their 1-7 record and the boys team about to hit the ground running after a… Read More

Ohio Hockey Climbs To No. 4 Before Starting Second Half
By: Nick Hart
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Despite a slow start to the 2013-14 season, the Ohio club hockey team charged its way to the No. 4 ranking in the country in the final rankings released before… Read More

Johnson Places Fourth On Second Day Of Southern Scuffle
Six Bobcats were alive on the second day of the Southern Scuffle but only heavyweight Jeremy Johnson placed in the day, achieving fourth in the tournament. Johnson won his first… Read More

The Cumberlands Snaps Rio’s Win Streak
By: McKennah Robinson
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The Rio Grande RedStorm received their first loss of 2014 Thursday night as they fell behind the Cumberlands Patriots 104-89 in a conference matchup. This loss also pulled Rio Grande… Read More

Athens City Looking To Secure Grants For Permanent Farmers Market Site
By: Sara Brumfield | Athens Messenger
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Athens City Council has authorized Mayor Paul Wiehl to apply for grants on behalf of the Athens Farmers Market to find a permanent home for the thriving market. Wiehl said… Read More

Snow Emergency Lifted In Athens But Bitterly Cold Temps In The Forecast
By: Associated Press, Atish Baidya
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The Athens County Sheriff’s Office has lifted the level one snow emergency for the county after a winter storm that dropped nearly 2 feet of snow on the eastern half… Read More

Judges Elected To Athens County Court Posts
By: Athens Messenger staff reports
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Two Athens County Common Pleas Court judges have been elected to posts within the court. Judge Robert Stewart is serving as presiding judge and Judge George McCarthy is serving as… Read More

WV Researcher Discovers New Crayfish Species
By: Associated Press
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A West Virginia researcher has discovered a new crayfish species and named it after one of the families in the legendary Hatfield-McCoy feud. Media outlets report that Zac Loughman chose… Read More

Search Warrant Served On Driver In Route 50 Death
By: Susan Tebben | The Athens Messenger
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Investigators obtained a search warrant for information on the cell phone of the driver of a truck from which a man fell Nov. 1 and later died, according to Athens… Read More

Former West End Tavern To Be Reopened As West End Cider House
By: Arian Smedley | Athens Messenger
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The long-vacant former home of the West End Tavern is currently being renovated to house a new establishment called the West End Cider House. Pending the approval of both federal… Read More