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Fouls Cost Ohio A Chance To Halt Losing Skid
The Ohio Bobcats have had foul troubles throughout the course of their losing streak, and Wednesday night’s loss to Western Michigan was no different. The foul trouble handcuffed their presence… Read More
Broncos Buck Bobcats
By: Michael Drapcho
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The Ohio Bobcats’ inconsistent play finally caught up to them Wednesday, as they fell to the Western Michigan Broncos 83-73. Ohio had made it a habit of falling behind by… Read More
Poor Second Half Dooms Pioneers In Crucial Matchup With Purple Raiders
By: Blaise Weber
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The Marietta College Pioneers dropped their pivotal matchup with the Mount Union Purple Raiders on Wednesday night by a score of 81-77. After a ridiculous first half of shooting, the… Read More
DUIs Decrease Across Athens County
By: Lauren Reed
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From 2012 to 2013 the rate of drunk driving arrests in Athens decreased by nearly 19 percent. Drunk driving has always been a major concern for police as it is… Read More
Cardio Dance with Cupid
Cardio dance: a growing trend in group fitness workouts. It's never dull, incorporates upbeat dance music from all around the world, and is an effective way to work muscles while… Read More
Increased Numbers Of Potholes Are Damaging Vehicles
Motorists may not need to worry about icy roads with the warmer weather but they most certainly need to watch out for potholes. The especially severe winter this season has… Read More
Baker Center retail stores to combine in the near future
By: Taylor Petras
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Two retail stores inside Ohio University’s Baker Student Center will join forces later this year. The Technology Depot and Bobcat Essentials will combine into one store on the first floor… Read More
RedStorm Women’s Basketball Needs Win To Keep Pace In MSC
By: Patrick Gifford
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With only four games remaining in the regular season, Rio Grande finds itself holding onto the final qualifying spot for the Mid-South Conference Tournament. The top eight teams in the… Read More
Bobcats’ Pitcher Dorsey Named MAC Female Scholar-Athlete Of The Week
By: Sean Neidig
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Ohio softball pitcher Savannah Jo Dorsey was named the Mid-American Conference Female Scholar-Athlete of the Week on Wednesday. Dorsey owns a 3.292 cumulative grade point average and is a biological… Read More
Rio Men’s Basketball In Need Of Victory Against Bluefield
By: Nathan Wiseman
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Road victories in the Mid-South Conference are tough to come by. A month ago, Rio Grande was riding a six-game winning streak last month and sat atop the conference. After… Read More
Bill Banning E-Cigarettes Sales To Minors Passes
By: Associated Press
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Ohio lawmakers have approved a bill that aims to keep electronic cigarettes out of the hands of those under age 18. The measure would prohibit minors from obtaining, possessing… Read More
Freedom Industries Wants Consultants To Assess Chemical Spill
By: Associated Press
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The West Virginia company involved in last month's chemical spill is heading back to bankruptcy court. Freedom Industries will return to the Robert C. Byrd Federal Courthouse in Charleston for… Read More
Ohio Lawmakers Approve Mental Illness Treatment
By: Associated Press
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Ohio lawmakers have approved a bill that could lead to more people with severe mental illness receiving court-ordered outpatient treatment. The legislation clarifies that outpatient treatment is an option that… Read More
WV Chemical Spill Company Paid $6 Million To Related Parties
By: Associated Press
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The company at the center of West Virginia's chemical spill paid about $6 million to executives and associated companies the year before its bankruptcy declaration. Court documents show $1.1 million… Read More
Ohio House To Vote On Two Election-Related Bills
By: Associated Press
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The Ohio House plans to vote on proposals to trim early voting and set rules for mailing unsolicited absentee ballot applications. Ohioans can cast an absentee ballot by mail or… Read More
Ohio House Gives Schools 4 Extra Calamity Days
By: Associated Press
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The Ohio House has approved a plan to let schools take up to four additional days off this year because of the winter season's extreme weather. A compromise requires teachers… Read More
Hocking County House Fire
By: Kendra Wagoner
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A morning fire destroyed the rural home of a Laurelville resident
Laurelville Home Destroyed By Electrical Fire
By: Kendra Wagoner
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A morning fire destroyed the rural home of a Laurelville resident Wednesday in Hocking County. Rick Miller was out of town visiting family when he got a call from the… Read More
Cleveland Lawsuit Hopes To Overturn Ohio’s Gay Marriage Ban
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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A gay married couple has filed a federal civil rights lawsuit asking a judge to declare Ohio's statewide ban on gay marriage unconstitutional. The lawsuit was filed Tuesday by Al… Read More
New Coalton Mayor Milliken Makes First ‘State Of The Village’ Address
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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The new mayor of Coalton gave her first "State of the Village" address during a recent hall council meeting. Coalton mayor Kim Milliken started her address by stating how incredible… Read More
Red Cross Saw Drop In Blood Donations Because Of Winter Weather
By: Associated Press
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Red Cross saw a drop of blood donations due to freezing temperatures in Jan. Rodney Wilson, communications manager for the local American Red Cross blood program, said that the cold… Read More
Ohio Bill Increases Access To Overdose Antidote
By: Associated Press
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The Ohio Senate has approved a bill to provide a drug overdose antidote to friends or family members of addicts without the risk of prosecution. The legislation is aimed at… Read More
Hardwood Heroes 2014 All-Hero Team Watch List
By: Hardwood Heroes Staff
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All-Hero Watch List: Alexander Boys: Mason Chapman, Seth Richardson Girls: Allyson Malone, Leah Richardson Athens Boys: Joe Burrow, Ibi Watson Girls: Hannah DeBruin, Dominique Doseck Eastern Boys: Chase Cook, Christian… Read More
Physicality: A Glouster-Made Trait
By: Kelsi Steele
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Every athlete has a niche. Michael Jordan created the “money game,” Magic Johnson had the eyes of a hawk when distributing the ball, and Dennis Rodman was practically glued to… Read More
Logan Elm Schools Announce 6 Calamity Day Make-Up Dates
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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Logan Elm has announced dates for its make-up days due to the severe winter weather this season. The Circleville Herald reports that schools will be in session May 16, May… Read More