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Rio Grande Men’s Basketball Extends Slide To Five Games
By: Nathan Wiseman
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Rio Grande struggled without junior forward Josh Reagan on Thursday night, as it fell to Lindsey Wilson, 91-75. Rio lost its fifth straight contest and fell to 16-12 overall… Read More
Rio Grande Clinches Playoff Berth In Disappointing Fashion
By: Patrick Gifford
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The RedStorm have punched their ticket to the Mid-South Conference Tournament. They did so, however, on a night in which they fell 110-80 at the hands of Lindsey Wilson. Entering… Read More
Bobcats Hit The Pool In Day One Of MAC Championships
By: Abbey Carnivale
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Ohio swimming and diving began its Mid-American Conference tournament on Feb. 27 in an attempt to redeem itself after a shaky end to the season. Leading the Bobcats in the… Read More
Ohio Baseball Going South For Weekend Competition
By: Eric Singer
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Four-consecutive weeks of 10-plus hour bus rides can grow old on anyone. But when the reward at the end of the long trips is getting to play baseball in weather… Read More
Marietta Baseball Changes Weekend Schedule
By: Kellen Becoats
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Marietta College baseball coach Brian Brewer announced Wednesday that the No. 15-ranked Pioneers will play a four-game weekend series against Case Western Reserve University to open the 2014 season. Marietta… Read More
Compliant Handicap-Accessible Parking Signs To Be Installed At OU
By: Taylor Petras
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Ohio University has finally purchased handicap-parking signs that are now in compliance with national and state law. The city of Athens has updated their signs several years ago. After nearly… Read More
WV Prosecutor’s Ex-wife Makes Abuse Claim
By: Associated Press
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – West Virginia State Police are investigating claims by the former wife of Kanawha County Prosecutor Mark Plants that he used excessive discipline on one of their… Read More
Athens Bus Allegedly Shot By 12-Year-Old Boy And His BB Gun
By: Merle Tilk
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The school bus that had a window shattered on Wednesday afternoon was allegedly shot by a 12-year-old boy. While bringing students home from Morrison-Gordon Elementary School the bus got shot… Read More
Founder Of Kentucky ‘Creation Museum’ Updates Plan To Build Massive Noah’s Ark
By: Associated Press
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The founder of a Kentucky museum who debated evolution with Science Guy Bill Nye is giving an update on a plan to build a massive replica of Noah's Ark. Creation… Read More
Rio Grande Opens MSC Play With Shawnee State
By: Andrew Bagford
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The Rio Grande RedStorm (4-7) baseball team will travel to in-state rival Shawnee State Bears (7-7) for a 3-game weekend series. The series begins Friday when the two teams face… Read More
Ohio Rides Hot Start Into Stacked Tournament
By: Kellen Becoats
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Ohio head coach Jodi Hermanek and the Bobcats have had an exceptional start to the season, going 12-1 for the best start in the program’s history, but Ohio will take… Read More
ProMedica Hunger-Related Exhibit To Open In Vern Riffe Center Lobby
Toledo-based ProMedica, in collaboration with the Ohio Arts Council's Riffe Gallery, is presenting a free photo exhibition featuring photos taken by individuals facing hunger and food insecurity. These powerful images… Read More
Gallia Academy Hires Riffe As Head Coach
By: Nathan Wiseman
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Gallia Academy hired its third head coach in the past five years on Thursday, as the Gallipolis City Schools Board of Education approved the hiring of Josh Riffe as the… Read More
Patmon, Gross Pull Ohio’s ‘Religious Freedom’ Bill From Consideration
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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A controversial so called “religious freedom” bill in the Ohio legislature is being pulled. The legislation, that is similar to the bill that recently passed in Arizona, has been widely… Read More
Same-Sex Marriage Now Legally Recognized In Kentucky
By: Associated Press
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Update 3:30 p.m. Ian James, the executive director of FreedomOhio, responded to the same-sex marriage ruling in Kentucky: "Freedom's coming faster and faster. US District Judge Heyburn's decision in Kentucky… Read More
West Virginia AG Warns Of Mail Scam
By: Associated Press
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West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is warning residents about a scam involving a false promise of a financial windfall. Morrisey says a Wirt County resident recently reported receiving a… Read More
Feightner Withdraws From Race For Licking County Commissioner
By: Associated Press
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A new job with the Ohio Lottery Commission has forced Brad Feightner to withdraw from the Republican primary for Licking County commissioner. The 54-year-old Feightner started his new job as… Read More
Major Ohio Cities Among 8 Remaining Candidates To Host 2016 RNC
By: Associated Press
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The head of the Hamilton County Republican Party says the Cincinnati region has officially made its bid for the next Republican National Convention. County GOP chairman Alex Triantafilou said the… Read More
Detroit Natives Charged With Drug Felonies In Scioto County
By: WOUB Contributing Writer
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Troopers from the Portsmouth Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol had a busy day Wednesday– arresting five suspects on felony charges during three separate traffic stops. The first two… Read More
Woman Behind Disturbing Social Media Post Located, Denies Killing Cat
By: Jeremiah Shaver | Jackson County Times-Journal
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An area woman with alleged ties to Athens County, Vinton County and Wellston has created somewhat of a buzz on social media in the past few days, regarding her self-alleged… Read More
Math Coaching Program At Federal Hocking Empowers Students, Improves Test Scores
By: Agnes Hapka | Athens Messenger staff reporter
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Students who feel empowered and truly involved in their education are more confident, and that means they're ultimately better learners, says Jen Thompson. Thompson is a coach at Amesville Elementary… Read More
Testimony Sheds Light On Degarmore Charges
By: Susan Tebben | The Athens Messenger
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An investigator in the death of Paul E. Roberts testified about the actions of a man charged in connection with the death. Robert Degarmore, who faces charges of receiving stolen… Read More
Contract Awarded For Demolition Of Nelsonville And New Marshfield Houses
By: Steve Robb - Athens Messenger staff reporter
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A contract for demolition of three houses was awarded Tuesday by the Athens County Commissioners, who opted not to go with the low bidder. The $16,005 contract was awarded to… Read More
Music, Food, Parade On Tap for Nelsonville’s Mardi Gras Celebration
Nelsonville will be partying New Orleans style this week as Final Friday celebrates Mardi Gras. Final Friday is held on the last Friday of each month on Nelsonville’s Public Square to celebrate the downtown historic district’s art galleries and shops.
This month’s event, held from 5-9 p.m., is slated to have all kinds of Mardi Gras festivities, from a parade and brass band to Cajun food.
Malawista Out As Potential Sheriff Appointee
By: Steve Robb-Athens Messenger staff journalist
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One fewer person is available for possible appointment as sheriff if Athens County Sheriff Patrick Kelly is suspended during his criminal case. David Malawista, who had indicated to the Athens… Read More