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Ohio Splits Doubleheader With Murray State
By: Eric Singer
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Before the 2014 season began, Ohio coach Rob Smith said that he wanted his team to learn how to win with more consistency in the season, as the Bobcats did not win consecutive games during the entire 2013 season. That trend continued with the first series of 2014, as the Bobcats split the doubleheader… Read More
Ohio Wins Season Opener Over Murray State
By: Eric Singer
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When Mitch Longo came to Athens in the fall for his freshman year, it appeared that he would be nothing more than a reserve in the crowded Bobcats outfield. But due to the injuries of Brice Nikithser and Nick Squires, Longo found his name penciled in as the starting center fielder, and hitting sixth in… Read More
Fast Start Gives Ohio Wrestling Edge On Senior Day
Before Ohio wrestling grabbed a convincing win over the West Virginia Mountaineers on Sunday, it held its Senior Day ceremony to honor a distinguished class. Jeremy Johnson headlined the ceremony that also honored Garret Garness, Beau Wenger and Ryan Garringer. No. 11 Johnson delivered on the special day, putting together a dominant performance that helped… Read More
Dorsey Tosses No-Hitter In Win Over Northern Florida
By: Kellen Becoats
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The no-hitter is one of the most-prized achievements in softball, more than the triple play or even hitting for the cycle. While it usually takes players years to earn this prestigious achievement it only took sophomore Savannah Jo Dorsey eight games into the season, as Ohio defeated hosts North Florida 1-0 in the Fourth Annual… Read More
Report: Anrio Adams Leaves Odessa College
By: Michael Drapcho
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Former Bobcat transfer Anrio Adams is no longer with the Odessa College basketball team, its coach, Tra Arnold, told oaoa.com. Adams, who transferred to Ohio after playing a year at Kansas, left Athens for Odessa College before he even played a game for the Bobcats. In his time as a Wrangler, Adams performed well, averaging… Read More
Gebele’s Walkoff Single Gives Ohio Seventh Straight Victory
By: Kellen Becoats
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Time was winding down with two outs in the bottom of the seventh as junior Adrienne Gebele took the plate. The catcher smacked a single to left field to allow sophomore Alexia Cortez to score and gave Ohio its seventh win in as many games, this time over Troy 5-4. It was another good day… Read More
Warming Trend May Lead To Flooding
By: Associated Press
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The state is warning Ohioans to beware the potential of floods as temperatures increase and snow turns to rain. The Ohio Emergency Management Agency says a small amount of rain combined with heavy snow accumulation can cause flooding in some areas. The agency says a midwinter or early spring thaw can produce large amounts of… Read More
Church Goes Up In Flames In Athens County
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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A church went up in flames in Athens County Saturday night. The fire started about 8 p.m. at Morristown Holiness Church along Big Bailey Run Road. That's just north of Chauncey. Both Chauncey and the Plains Volunteer Fire Departments responded. Firefighters say nobody was hurt in the fire. It's unclear how the fire started. This… Read More
Sheriff’s Office Staff: We’re Working Non-Stop On Subpoenas
By: Susan Tebben | The Athens Messenger
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It has been nearly a month since a visiting judge ordered the Athens County Sheriff’s Office to provide documents via a subpoena requested by the Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation (BCI). Since that time, the office staff said they have been working diligently to fulfill a subpoena for Sheriff Patrick Kelly’s case that has… Read More