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Ohio Schedules Doubleheader Against Murray State Sunday
By: Eric Singer
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The Ohio baseball team will play this weekend after all. Ohio coach Rob Smith announced via his Twitter account that the Bobcats will travel to Tennessee to play in a… Read More
Breslin, Ohio Dominate Pitt At Home 8-1
By: Nick Hart
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As the Ohio hockey team moved the puck around the offensive zone midway through the second period in their Friday night contest with Pittsburgh, everything seemed to be going smoothly…. Read More
Red Roses And Free Hugs: Valentine’s Day In Athens
By: Merle Tilk
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With flowers, chocolates or cards people want to make their loved ones happy on Valentine's Day. Often these gifts should be a surprise. On Friday, delivery driver Terry Cullison had… Read More
Facebook Increases Gender Options
For the last five years of its existence, Facebook has only allowed users to identify as either "male" or "female." Now, after working with LGBT advocacy groups, the site allows… Read More
Hoopla In The Hills Moving To Route 56
The multi-day music festival Hoopla in the Hills slated for next month will be changing locations from Poston Lake in Stewart to The Venue on Route 56 in Athens. The… Read More
Ohio University Students Give Out Free Hugs On Valentine’s Day
By: Bianca Hillier
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Above, students give free hugs on Valentine's Day. Below is a commentary from OU freshman journalism student Bianca Hillier. First thing’s first: single ladies, rejoice! You survived the holiday season… Read More
Kasich Extends Propane Shipment Order
By: Associated Press
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Ohio Gov. John Kasich has extended the state's energy emergency declaration by two weeks to allow continued speedy shipments of propane gas to ease a cold-weather shortage. The order extends… Read More
Joiner, RedStorm Search For Season Sweep Of St. Catharine
By: Justin Holbrock
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Escaping three straight road games with at least two wins is the goal for the Rio Grande RedStorm as they enter Saturday’s 4 p.m. matchup against the St. Catharine Patriots…. Read More
Man Pleads Guilty To Bank Robbery
By: WOUB Contributing Writer
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A man charged with holding up a bank inside the Walmart in Gallipolis has pled guilty to the robbery. WSAZ reports Donald Crago, 38, pled guilty to robbing the Ohio… Read More
Rio Grande Prepares For Last Place St. Catherine
By: Patrick Gifford
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The last time Rio Grande played St. Catherine College it had won five of its last seven games. The RedStorm were 14-4 overall, and had just one more loss than… Read More
Sweets For The Sweet! – Happy Valentine’s Day!
By: Ann Kyle
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Oh, sweet Valentine’s Day…how you are either loved or dreaded! I have always been giddy when it comes to this holiday with the reds and pinks, brightly colored flowers, chocolate… Read More
One Person Dies In Crash Near Eastern High School
By: Bianca Hillier
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One person has died and at least one other has been injured in an accident on State Route 7 this morning. The Ohio Highway Patrol says the crash happened about… Read More
WV Senate Bill Proposes $1K Teacher Raise
By: Associated Press
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The West Virginia Senate Education Committee is proposing a sweeping $1,000 pay raise for teachers. The bill originally proposed a 2 percent raise. Committee Chair Bob Plymale says they hope… Read More
Ohio Looks To Bounce Back At Buffalo
By: Michael Drapcho, Pat Moore
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After falling to Toledo in its last game, Ohio (17-7, 7-4) will look to improve to 1-1 in what is the toughest five game stretch of the season when it… Read More
Rue21 Confirms It Will Open A Store In Athens
By: Athens Messenger staff reports
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Rue21 confirmed that it is opening a clothing store in Athens. The store, located at the Shoppes in Athens, is slated to open in March, the company said in a… Read More
Convict In 1993 Slaying Of OU Student Is Up For Parole
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A man convicted of the 1993 murder of an Ohio University student is scheduled to have a parole hearing next month, The Athens Messenger reports. Hyunchoel "Charles" Park, 45, was… Read More
Ohioans Enroll in Medicaid
A new state report shows that more than 23,000 low-income Ohioans have enrolled in Medicaid under an expansion of the taxpayer-funded program. That is about six percent of the roughly… Read More
Valentine’s Day: Meet Sandy And Ralph
In our last of Friday's Valentine's Day features, we meet Ralph and Sandy Olge, who met at a square dance when he was 21 and she was 16. Sandy gave… Read More
Three Non-Conference Duals And MAC Tournament Ahead For Ohio Wrestling
Mid-American Conference competition is over, for now. The Ohio Bobcats found mixed results in the MAC after going 4-4 against conference foes. The highs included a 21-16 against rival Kent… Read More
Alleged Hocking College Assault Victim Facing Charges
By: Tori Knueven
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The Hocking College Police Department has charged the alleged victim of a recent assault. The assault allegedly occurred on February 10th and is still being investigated. The alleged victim is… Read More
Report: More Than 23K Enrolled In Expanded Medicaid Program
By: Associated Press
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A new state report shows that more than 23,000 low-income Ohioans have enrolled in Medicaid under an expansion of the taxpayer-funded program. That's about 6 percent of the roughly 366,000… Read More
Ohio Health Officials Urging Boosters Shots For Whooping Cough
By: WOUB Contributing Writer
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Ohio health officials are encouraging Ohioans to get up to date on booster shot vaccinations against whooping cough due to amid outbreaks around the state. The Ohio Department of Health… Read More
Valentine’s Day: Meet George And Janice
You've met Trish and Jordy on this Feb. 14 holiday, now meet George and Janice, two people who experienced great losses only to find each other late in life. As… Read More
Ohio Adds Isphording, Johnson and Rodgers To Football Staff
By: Nick Komjati
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Ohio University announced the hiring of two new assistant coaches and a new director of football operations on Thursday, filling the voids left after the exits of Gerry Gdowski, Kevin… Read More
West Virginia AG Targets 2 Stores Over Water Pricing Gouging
By: Associated Press
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West Virginia's attorney general is accusing a convenience store company of illegally raising water prices while running water was unusable after a chemical spill. Attorney General Patrick Morrisey filed the… Read More