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Bobcats Look To Stay Hot Against Bowling Green
By: Michael Drapcho
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Ohio (13-4, 3-1), winner of three of its last four games, will look to continue its strong play Wednesday when the Bowling Green Falcons (8-9, 2-2) come to the Convo…. Read More

Ohio Wrestling: Hightower Overcomes Leg Disability, Becomes Top Wrestler
By: Kyle Bratke
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Bobcat Sports Showcase reporter Kyle Bratke profiles Ohio Bobcat wrestler Harrison Hightower, who had to overcome a birth defect in his legs as a child. After having to wear braces… Read More

Wind Chill Advisory In Effect For Athens County
A wind chill advisory is in effect for Athens County from January 21 at 7 p.m. until January 22 at noon. With temperatures dropping and heavy winds, Athens County officials… Read More

Biddlestone Officially Files As Candidate For Common Pleas Court Judge
By: Athens Messenger staff reports
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Bill Biddlestone, of Athens, officially filed his petition for candidate for the position of Athens County Common Pleas Court Judge on Tuesday. The position is currently held by Judge L…. Read More

Aimee Cline Named Women’s OAC Field Player Of The Week
By: Justin Holbrock
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Marietta Pioneers senior Aimee Cline is the Ohio Athletic Conference Women’s Field Athlete of the Week, conference officials announced Monday afternoon. This marks the second time this season that Cline… Read More

Ohio Set For Another Home MAC Battle
By: Michael Drapcho
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Ohio (13-4, 3-1), winner of three of its last four games, will look to continue its strong play Wednesday when the Bowling Green Falcons (8-9, 2-2) come to the Convo…. Read More

Ohio Medicare Savings Improve
Ohioans on Medicare are saving more on insurance this year than last, thanks to programs that help explain different options to them. According to the Department of Insurance, an enrollment… Read More

MLK Day in Athens
By: Merle Tilk
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"We don't want to hold it to the black community. We want other people to come out and understand what's going on in our lifes." Jordan Tyner's wish for this… Read More

Photos Of The Week: Jan. 13-19
By: WOUB Visuals
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For all the archived "Photos of the Week" posts, bookmark the POTW page. Follow @WOUBVisuals on Twitter for daily updates and visit our Flickr page by clicking any of the photos below…. Read More

Shooting At Purdue University
By: Associated Press
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Police have a person in custody following a reported shooting at Purdue University in Indiana. A Twitter post from the university says the shooting happened Tuesday at the electrical engineering… Read More

Kasich Issues Emergency Energy Order
By: Atish Baidya
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Governor John Kasich issued a statewide energy emergency declaration over the weekend aimed at expediting shipments of propane gas. The expedited shipments will help with tight supplies due to the… Read More

Remaining Fenton Art Glass Business Expected to Close Soon
By: WOUB Contributing Writer
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There hasn't been any manufacturing at Fenton Art Glass for a long time. What's left of it is the gift shop. A year ago the company which bought the long-time… Read More

Winter Weather Closes Some Schools In Athens County
A winter weather advisory and slick roads closed Athens City, Nelsonville-York, Tri-County Career Center and Trimble Local Schools again Tuesday morning and prompted two-hour delays for schools to the north… Read More

University, Community Honor Martin Luther King Jr.
By: Athens Messenger staff reports
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“I’m going to shake up things a bit,” said Frederick Harris, keynote speaker for Monday’s 14th annual Martin Luther King Jr. March and Celebratory Brunch held on the Ohio University… Read More