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Ohio Smashes Miami 97-79 For First MAC Win
By: Brad Friedman
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From start to finish, Ohio’s high-energy, man-to-man defense did not allow the Miami offense to establish itself. Miami’s (4-9, 0-2) below-average 29 percent shooting from downtown and 25 turnovers lead to a 97-79 Ohio (6-7, 1-1) win, its first conference victory of the season. It took almost five minutes of play for Miami to put… Read More
WV Gov. Declares State Of Emergency For Nine Counties After Chemical Leak
By: Associated Press, WOUB Contributing Writer
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UPDATE 4:10 p.m. Catholic Charities of West Virginia is coordinating a collection of bottled water, hand sanitizer and other items for the hundreds of thousands of people affected by a chemical spill. The collection site is located at the Main Street headquarters of Catholic Charities in Wheeling. Among the other items sought in the relief effort… Read More
McGrath To Take Part In NFLPA Collegiate Bowl
By: Seth Austin
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Ohio offensive lineman Ryan McGrath has accepted an invitaiton to play in the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl in Carson, Calif. McGrath played in 12-of-13 games for the Green and White this season accumulating 95 knockdowns, 78 pancakes and 17 decleaters on the season. Other MAC players attending the game are Buffalo wide receiver Alex Neutz and… Read More
OU Economic Impact Report Released
By: Bethany Venable | Ohio University Communications & Marketing
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The full economic impact study assessing Ohio University’s total economic output for 2012 at approximately $1.5 billion is now available in an easy-to-read format through a newly created website. Organized into 11 chapters, the document titled “Ohio University Economic Impact Assessment: Educating Students, Impacting Communities” focuses on the influence OHIO exerts on the local, regional… Read More
Vinton Co. Man Sentenced To Life In Prison
By: Susan Tebben | The Athens Messenger
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A Hillsboro man received a life sentence for the murder of a Laurelville man, resolving a case that has gone through three trials. Robert Schall, 49, was sentenced Thursday in Vinton County Common Pleas Court for shooting and killing Michael Hunt, stealing money and drugs from the man and burning down the mobile home while… Read More
Tettleton To Showcase Skills In South Carolina
By: Seth Austin
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Ohio quarterback Tyler Tettleton’s résumé is impressive. After Saturday, he’ll be able to add more to that list as he rounds out his collegiate career in an all-star game at the Citadel in Charleston, S. C. The Green and White’s all-time leader in passing yards, passing touchdowns and owner of 25 other school records will… Read More
Man Gets Prison Time For Having 800 Doses Of LSD
By: Joe Higgins | Athens Messenger
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A Cutler man charged with having nearly 800 doses of LSD has been sentenced to four years in prison and is not eligible for early release. Jeremy Cutshaw, 42, appeared in Athens County Common Pleas Court Wednesday and pleaded guilty to a second-degree felony charge of possession of LSD. Judge L. Alan Goldsberry issued a… Read More
Byard Wins MAC Scholar Athlete Of The Week
By: Brad Friedman
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Ohio sharp-shooter Mariah Byard can now add Mid-American Conference Female Scholar Athlete of the Week to her resume. Through 11 games, the junior averaged 17 points per game on 63.2 percent shooting. Byard has also been a threat from downtown, accumulating a 58.8 percent shooting percentage from 3-point land, including six made threes in a… Read More
Report: Athens County Woman Dies From Flu-Related Illness
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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WSAZ reported Thursday that an Athens County woman has died from the flu. According to the report, the 31-year-old woman, whose name wasn't listed in the report, died this week of H1N1 at a Columbus hospital after first being taken to an Athens hospital. H1N1 – also known as swine flu – was first recognized… Read More
Vinton County Week In Review: Dec. 30-Jan. 4
By: Kayla Welch
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GIRLS The Vinton County girls only had one game this week after the Sheridan Holiday Hoops tournament. On Monday, Dec. 30, the Vinton County Lady Vikings hosted the Trimble Lady Tomcats. It was a close-scoring game after the first quarter, with the Vikings only up by 3 with a score of 10-7. By halftime, the Lady… Read More