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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
Nelsonville-York Week In Review: Dec. 30-Jan. 4
By: Abbey Carnivale
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BOYS After splitting their games the week before, the Nelsonville-York boys entered the week at fourth place in the TVC-Ohio and hungry for a win at Athens. The orange and white looked to improve their record, but were shutdown after a 64-36 defeat. Even with a loss at Athens, the Buckeyes managed to keep their… Read More
Meigs Week In Review: Dec. 30-Jan. 4
The new year has been off to a slow start for Meigs basketball, as there has only been one game played so far in 2014. Large amounts of snow and dangerous weather conditions limited both Marauder teams this week. One of two boys’ games this week was postponed while the ladies’ only game of the… Read More
What Are Your Food Resolutions?
By: Kelly Martin
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At the beginning of the year it’s easy to think about things we’d like to change. It’s kind of an American habit to look at what we dislike about our lives and make plans to change. The intentions are good – but usually lose steam shortly in the new year. According to statisticbrain.com, 45% of… Read More
Eastern Week In Review: Dec. 30-Jan. 4
By: Marisa Salopek
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This week, the Lady Eagles did not have a game and hold their record at 8-0. The boys, however, were defeated in two games this week. Hoping to improve their record, the boys came into this week at 0-6. The Eagles first faced Federal Hocking on Friday, Jan. 3, and lost 64-51. They were 20-for-63… Read More
Athens Week In Review: Dec. 30-Jan. 4
By: Brendan Margolies
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BOYS The Athens Bulldogs boys basketball team had a set of home games this past week, both of which were double-digit victories for Athens. The point leaders for both games brought familiar faces with Joe Burrow and Ibi Watson leading the way in points. Athens was able to grab both wins with some strong defense,… Read More
Stuart’s Opera House Expands After-School Music Program
By: Arian Smedley | Athens Messenger
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Stuart’s Opera House is expanding its newly created after-school music program and is accepting applications from students between the ages of 13 and 18 interested in joining, but the deadline is fast approaching. The new session starts on Tuesday, Jan. 21. The deadline to apply is Jan. 15. The opera house launched the program in… Read More
Federal Hocking One Step Closer To Getting State Funding For Facility Improvements
By: Arian Smedley | Athens Messenger
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Federal Hocking Local School District is one step closer to getting over $500,000 from the state for facility improvements that school officials say are long overdue. The board approved a resolution Tuesday to participate in the Ohio School Facilities Commission's Classroom Facilities Assistance Program. The next phase is to seek approval from the commission and… Read More
Man in Custody, Stepson Wounded in Meigs County Shooting
By: WOUB Contributing Writer
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A man is in custody and his stepson is in critical condition after a shooting in Meigs County Wednesday morning. The victim’s mother and suspect’s wife, Carol Burns, said the shooting happened after an argument that began Tuesday and continued Wednesday morning. The shooting was reported about 9:30 a.m. at a house on Briar Ridge… Read More
Injection Well Permit Appealed, Maybe
By: Steve Robb - Athens Messenger staff reporter
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A local anti-fracking group announced today that it has appealed the Troy Twp. injection well permit issued last month by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. However, an ODNR spokesman says it’s not appealable. Athens County Fracking Action Network (ACFAN) announced it has appealed the permit issued to K&H Partners of West Virginia. The appeal… Read More
Ohio Northern Drops Marietta Men Without Hammond
By: Blaise Weber
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The Marietta men's basketball team was handed its first Ohio Athletic Conference blow on Wednesday night. Ohio Northern fought off a second-half comeback by the Pioneers to hold on to win on its home floor, 78-73. Four Polar Bears scored in double figures in the win, tops among them being Lucas Pennington. The junior forward… Read More