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Africentric Cruises Past Peebles To Regional Final
By: Austin Carpenter
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The Nubians of Africentric Early College jumped ahead of Peebles and never looked back as they came out victorious 57-40 Tuesday night in the Convo. The Nubians held Beau Justice, a junior guard that averages 30.7 points a game for Peebles, to only 14 points on 4 of 20 shooting from the field. “We really… Read More
Marietta Pitching Staff Limits Wooster In 4-2 Win
By: Cody Linn
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The No. 12 Marietta Pioneers (5-1) defeated the College of Wooster Scots 4-2 on a benefit of a two-run inning and five wild pitches. The second inning was a big one for the Pioneers. Chris Winpigler got Marietta its first run of the day with an RBI single that scored Josh Ungerbuehler, who advanced to… Read More
Tamane Boosts Rio Grande Over Warner 10-5
By: Brendan Margolies
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The Rio Grande RedStorm extended their win streak to four games when they defeated the Warner Royals 10-5 in Babson Park, Fla., on Tuesday. Daryin Lewis relieved for left handed freshman Brandon Stevens to pick up his first save for Rio Grande and to close out the game. Grant Tamane went 2 for 3 with… Read More
Former Bobcat Mitchell Signs With Steelers
By: Nick Komjati
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Former Ohio Bobcat Mike Mitchell signed a new deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers on Tuesday according to Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports that the deal is for five years and $25 million. Mitchell will join Steeler star Troy Polamalu and Hall of Fame defensive coordinator Dick LeBeau in Pittsburgh. After… Read More
Battle Of The Bricks Takes To Cleveland
By: Michael Drapcho
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It’s difficult to beat the same team three times in one season, especially when you are playing a team for the second time in less than a week. However, that is what Ohio looks to do when it faces Miami in the second round of the MAC Tournament on Wednesday. The Bobcats advanced to the… Read More
Athens City Council To Request Hearing On Fluff Bakery Liquor License
By: Sara Brumfield | Athens Messenger
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Athens City Council will introduce an ordinance next week to request a public hearing from the Ohio Division of Liquor Control regarding a proposed liquor license transfer to Fluff Bakery and Catering on Court Street. Last week, some Council members expressed concern regarding the transfer of the license, which formerly belonged to West Side Tavern,… Read More
Man Arrested On Mill Street After Allegedly Breaking Into 2 Houses
By: Merle Tilk
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Bradley Nott allegedly walked into two Athens houses on Mill Street Monday night without resident's permission. At 116 Mill Street the 27-year-old was confronted by a female resident, who then called the police. Investigators said Nott went over to a neighboring house where he surprised a group of men. Max Yankee, an Ohio University student and… Read More
Police Need Help Identifying Suspect In Hocking County Car Theft Case
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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A Columbus Metro Park Ranger reported a vehicle parked at the Clear Creek Metro Park had the windows broken out on February 22, 2014. A purse containing cell phones, cash, ipod and credit cards were stolen from the vehicle. Later, the owner notified HSCO her credit card had been used at the Hawk Center in… Read More
Reagan and Warmack Receive All-Mid-South Conference Honors
By: Justin Holbrock
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Josh Reagan and Jermaine Warmack of the Rio Grande RedStorm were recognized for their accomplishments on the court as the Mid-South Conference announced its award winners for the 2013-14 season on Wednesday March 5. Reagan, a junior, was one of 11 players named to the All-Conference First Team. Despite sitting out half the season due… Read More
Photos Of The Week: March 3-9
By: WOUB Visuals
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Visit the Photos Of The Week page for the full archive. Follow @WOUBVisuals on Twitter or @WOUBSports on Instagram for daily updates and visit our Flickr page by clicking any of the photos below. Our newest addition to the visuals staff is Nick Bolin, who shot every game at the Convocation Center this past week and captured… Read More
Athens Woman Sentenced For Meat Cleaver Attack
An Athens woman who attacked her boyfriend with a meat cleaver was sentenced to three years in jail. According to Athens County Prosecutor Keller Blackburn, 35-year-old Amanda Ruth was sentenced Tuesday in Athens County Common Pleas Court on two counts of felonious aggravated assault. Last June, Ruth attacked 37-year-old Christopher McCoy with a meat cleaver…. Read More
Athens City, County Go With Local Firm For Electric Aggregation
By: Steve Robb - Athens Messenger staff reporter
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By a split vote Tuesday, the Athens County Commissioners decided to go with a newly formed local company to guide the county through electric aggregation. The city of Athens, which is also pursuing aggregation, has selected the same company. Aggregation is the process by which customers are pooled together to get a lower price from… Read More
Gov. Kasich Rehashes State Of The State Ideas In Budget Update
Ohio Gov. John Kasich released a budget update Tuesday, known as the mid-biennium review. The update includes Kasich's latest plans for the state, many of which he addressed two weeks ago at the State of the State address. As he mentioned in his speech, Kasich is planning to expand vocational schooling. The budget update includes a plan for… Read More
Negligence Alleged Against Children’s Hospital, OU Medical College
By: Steve Robb - Athens Messenger staff reporter
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The father of a young Athens-area boy has filed medical negligence claims against Nationwide Children's Hospital, the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine and other defendants. Danny Metts II, of Pleasant Valley Lane, Athens, filed lawsuits Friday in the Ohio Court of Claims and Franklin County Common Pleas Court on behalf of his son,… Read More
Haydenville Man Charged With Having 300 Nude Photos Of Children Pleads Guilty
By: Debra Tobin | Logan Daily News
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A Haydenville man charged with having 300 nude photographs of children on his computer accepted a plea deal in Hocking County Common Pleas Court Monday. James A. McManaway, 37, pleaded guilty to two charges of disseminating matter harmful to juveniles and four charges of pandering obscenities involving a minor. He was indicted in November on… Read More
Columbus Student Wins Ohio’s “Poetry Out Loud” Contest, Advances To Nationals
Ohio’s ninth annual Poetry Out Loud state competition was held Saturday, March 8 at the Matesich Theatre at Ohio Dominican University. Lake Wilburn, a junior at Centennial High School in Columbus, won the competition with his recitations of “Double Dutch,” by Gregory Pardlo; “When You Are Old,” by William Butler Yeats; and “They Feed They… Read More
Doseck Named First Team All-Ohio
Dominique Doseck was named to the First Team All-Ohio squad for Division II Monday morning. Doseck paved the way for the Bulldogs, who have now won consecutive district titles. This isn’t Doseck’s first time receiving high honors, as she was named to the Third Team All-Ohio squad last season. Doseck finished the season averaging over… Read More
Sixteen Cases Of Mumps Reported In Ohio State Outbreak
By: Associated Press
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Public health officials say 16 mumps cases have been confirmed in an outbreak at Ohio State University. Columbus Public Health spokesman Jose Rodriguez says officials expect to see more cases because those who contract the virus can be contagious for weeks and about one-third of them generally don't show symptoms. Doctors are concerned the contagious… Read More
Familiar Licorice Smell Investigated In West Virginia
By: Associated Press
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The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection is investigating a business in Poca after reports of a familiar smell that followed January's chemical spill. The agency on Monday received reports of the strong licorice smell of MCHM coming from a business called Safety Kleen in the Poca industrial complex. The smell is familiar to those… Read More
WV Unclaimed Property Website Expanded
By: Associated Press
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West Virginia is expanding the website of unclaimed property to include listings of $25 or more. State Treasurer John Perdue's office says recent policy changes have lowered the minimum value threshold from $50 to $25. That means misplaced or lost money of $25 or more is now listed. The latest numbers show an increase of… Read More
CIA Search Of Congressional Computers Referred To Justice
By: Associated Press
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The head of the Senate Intelligence Committee says the CIA improperly searched a stand-alone computer network established for Congress as part of its investigation into allegations of CIA abuse in a Bush-era detention and interrogation program. Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California says the matter has been referred to the Justice Department. She says the CIA's… Read More
Dark Market: Forced Prostitution Comes At Steep Price For Victims And The Community
By: Sara Portwood | Backdrop Magazine
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Modern slavery has built a rich and powerful industry on the backs of men, women and children. Generating over $32 billion a year, the exploitation of over 27 million people has made human trafficking the third-largest industry of international crime – right behind illegal drugs and illegal weapons trafficking. The forced sex and labor trades… Read More
Commissioner Says Law Governing Sheriff’s Possible Suspension Needs Changed
By: Steve Robb - Athens Messenger staff reporter
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An Athens County commissioner says he will pursue changes in the state law under which the suspension of Sheriff Patrick Kelly is being considered. Commissioner Lenny Eliason said he has already spoken with the County Commissioners Association of Ohio regarding his concerns with that law, and he will be drafting revised language for the association… Read More
West Virginia Puts Bill To Regulate Gas Drilling Waste On Hold
By: Associated Press
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A bill to regulate the disposal of waste produced by gas-well drilling will likely be introduced by the governor in a special session. Lawmakers who negotiated a version both sides could agree on were unable to get the measure passed before midnight Saturday, the deadline for the regular session. The bill would only allow seven… Read More
Marshall University And Partners To Create Water Innovation Center
By: Associated Press
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Marshall University is partnering in the creation of a center of innovation for water cleanliness and sustainability. Officials say the university will partner with the Charleston Area Alliance and others for the center at the West Virginia Regional Technology Park in South Charleston. The mission of the new West Virginia Water Sustainability Institute will be… Read More