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Turnovers Derail Wheelersburg Against Bishop Ready
By: Patrick Klinger
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It was all about defense in the Convocation Center for the Bishop Ready Silver Knights, as they forced 23 turnovers in a 47-35 victory over the Wheelersburg Pirates. The win… Read More
Clutch Kellogg Propels Ohio To Quarterfinals
By: Michael Drapcho
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Two down, three to go. That’s Ohio’s (23-10) mindset following its 63-55 victory over Miami (13-18) in the second round of the Mid American Conference Tournament on Wednesday. “This time… Read More
Five Pioneers Receive All-OAC Honors
By: Kellen Becoats
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Three members of the Marietta College men’s basketball team and two members of the women’s basketball team received All-Ohio Athletic Conference honors on Wednesday. Andy Dollman, RaNeal Ewing and Garrett… Read More
Ohio Sends Record Six Wrestlers To NCAA Tournament
The moment all of college wrestling has been waiting for finally arrived on Wednesday as the NCAA released weight class brackets for 2014 NCAA Championships in Oklahoma City. With the… Read More
Valley Runs Away From Injury-Plagued Martins Ferry
By: Kellen Becoats
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The deafening cheers of the traveling Martins Ferry and Valley fans had filled the Convocation Center all night, but suddenly the gym was deathly silent. Martins Ferry’s R.J Burris fell… Read More
Price Signs Deal With Seahawks
By: Nick Komjati
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Former Ohio Bobcat wide receiver Taylor Price has signed a one-year deal with the Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks on Wednesday according to his representatives. Price’s representatives confirmed that the… Read More
Former Chieftain Katie Smith To Be Honored By OHSAA
By: Nick Komjati
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Former Logan Chieftain Katie Smith was selected to receive the Ohio High School Athletic Association’s 2013-14 Ethics and Integrity Award according to a release from the OHSAA. Smith will be… Read More
Faculty Compensation Plan On Slate For OU Trustees Meetings
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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The Ohio University Board of Trustees will discuss and approve the "Total Faculty Compensation Plan" in this week's meetings at Walter Hall in Athens. Pam Benoit, the Executive Vice President… Read More
OU Students, Athenians Debated Marijuana Legalization At Baker Center
By: Paola Santiago
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The Campus Involvement Center held the "Amazing Blazing Marijuana Debate" Tuesday night. The six member panel included John Pardee and Mary Jane Bordan from the Ohio Rights Group, Dr. Joe… Read More
OU Students React To Missing Malaysian Plane
Four days into the missing Malaysian Airline flight MH 370 and officials still don't know what exactly transpired early Saturday morning. The search area has expanded to 27,000 miles on… Read More
Ohio University Trustees To Adopt University ‘Completion Plan’ At March Meetings
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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In its March meetings starting Thursday, the Ohio University Board of Trustees will discuss and adopt a university "Completion Plan," which aims to increase first-year retention rates, graduation rates and… Read More
Rio Grande Baseball Grabs Win Over Ranked Ave Maria
By: Andrew Bagford
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The Rio Grande RedStorm (9-11, 2-4) struck first on Wednesday morning and held on to defeat the No. 25 Ave Maria Gyrenes (13-16, 3-9) 3-1 in Babson Park, Fla. The… Read More
Ohio Adds 3 New Reading Tests To Meet Guarantee
By: Associated Press
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Ohio third-graders will have three new ways to show they read well enough to move on to the fourth grade. Department of Education spokesman John Charlton says the added tests… Read More
Ohio Diving Prepares For The NCAA Zones
By: Abbey Carnivale
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Before the Ohio diving team has a chance to make it to the NCAA Championships, they must first compete in the NCAA Zones Championships beginning on Thursday. “[With] diving –… Read More
Freedom Industries Submits Plans To Demolish Facility
By: Associated Press
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The company at the center of a chemical spill into 300,000 West Virginians' drinking water has submitted plans to demolish its facility. Freedom Industries on Wednesday sent the state Department… Read More
Winter Weather Causing Accidents In Northern Ohio, Southern Part Of The State Bracing For Snow
By: Associated Press
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Authorities in northern Ohio say two people have been killed and a trooper seriously injured in crashes involving at least 50 vehicles on the Ohio Turnpike. Pileups in the snow… Read More
SEOAL Teams Petition To Join TVC
By: Nathan Wiseman
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Ohio’s oldest non-city athletic conference is on the brink of disintegrating. Gallia Academy, Jackson, Warren, and Logan have all petitioned to join the Tri-Valley Conference. The TVC Board of Control will discuss… Read More
Lawmakers Approve Four Extra Calamity Days
By: Associated Press
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A compromise to give Ohio schools four extra calamity days is headed to Gov. John Kasich's desk for his expected signature. Passage of the agreement by the House and Senate… Read More
Eighteen Coal Permits Lapsed At Ohio EPA
By: Associated Press
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Eighteen coal facilities in Ohio are operating with expired pollution-discharge permits under an agency where allegations of coal-industry influence arose during a personnel flap last year. An Associated Press review… Read More
Bill Aims To Expand Access To Service Dogs For Folks With PTSD
A bill is moving through the Ohio legislature that would make it easier for people with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder to obtain and handle service dogs. Ohio State Representative Margaret… Read More
Blankenship Performs At Oklahoma Pro Day
Former Ohio running back Beau Blankenship performed well at the University of Oklahoma Pro Day on Wednesday. The Norman, Okla., native was among the 23 prospects to work out in… Read More
Gellerman To Play Professionally In Italy
By: Nathan Wiseman
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Former Ohio softball slugger Lauren Gellerman is heading to Italy. The two-time Second-Team NFCA All-Region selection will compete professionally for Italy’s Forli Softball club this spring. A unique Bobcat connection… Read More
Ndour, Kellogg Named To NABC All-District Teams
By: Nathan Wiseman
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Ohio guard Nick Kellogg and forward Maurice Ndour were recognized Wednesday on the NABC All-District Teams, the National Association of Basketball Coaches announced. Kellogg was selected to the District 14… Read More
County Looks To Demolish Empty Properties
By: Tyler Buchanan | The Vinton County Courier
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The county may be receiving more state money to demolish one or more buildings in Vinton County, continuing efforts to improve the safety and health of local villages. Nearly $50,000… Read More