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St. Bonaventure Spoils Ohio’s Home Opener
The late inning defensive play from the Bobcats cost them dearly as a wild throw allowed the St. Bonaventure Bonnies to score a run from second base on a ball hit in the infield. The run gave the Bonnies a one run lead and enough room to pull out a 6-4 victory Friday night over… Read More
Three Ohio Divers Place At NCAA Zones
By: Abbey Carnivale
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During the second day of the NCAA Zones, the Bobcats filled several places in the 20s. The Bobcats kept up their consistent 3-meter performances into Zones, led by Morgan Srail in 20th with 266.90. The next places taken by the Bobcats were 23rd and 29th, taken by Kristin Capcik and MaryRose Hillstrom respectively. March 15… Read More
Marietta Splits With Farmingdale, Wheaton
By: Kelsi Steele
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Game 1: The Pioneers (6-3) fell 2-1 to Farmingdale State College (6-1) in Port Charlotte, Fla. on Friday. The Rams’ RBI singles in the first and second inning were enough to outlast Marietta throughout the afternoon. Marietta’s only run came late in the sixth inning off of a Rams’ throwing error. Mitch Geers advanced home… Read More
Spring Brings Increase In Crime To Athens County
As the warm months roll in, so does the influx of crime in Athens County. Athens County Sheriff Pat Kelly posted today on his Facebook page encouraging Athens residents to be cautious and take safety precautions. Kelly says that his main concerns for the crime increase is theft due to easily accessible residences and home… Read More
Dorsey Leads Ohio To Win Over Wright State
By: Kaleb Carter
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Ohio got back to its winning ways thanks largely in part to Savannah Jo Dorsey. The sophomore hurler pitched a complete game and hit a two-run homer in the Bobcats’ 3-1 win over Wright State. The ‘Cats got on the board in the second inning when Dorsey hit a long ball over the left field… Read More
LHS Visual Arts Students Fare Well At Governor’s Youth Art Exhibition
Logan High School Visual Arts students once again fared well at the state level during the final judging for the Ohio Governor’s Youth Art Exhibition. Seven young artists claimed their place in the annual exhibition and its two cameo shows. Special recognition goes to Sydney McCord, whose entry A Study in Nature was selected from… Read More
Ohio University Comedians Get Laughs At Collaboration Show
This story is an audio feature that aired on WOUB-FM. About 100 students are seated in Ohio University's Memorial Auditorium, making quiet chatter and giggling before the show begins. It's Thursday night in Athens, and for this crowd, that means it's improv night. Tonight is a little different though. Instead of their regularly scheduled show… Read More
Brightbill Named OU Trustees Chair For 2014-15
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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David Brightbill was named as the chair of the Ohio University Board of Trustees on Friday, replacing Sandra Anderson. Brightbill's term on the board ends in 2015. From the Ohio University trustees website: David Brightbill has served as the executive director of the Community Action Program Corporation of Washington-Morgan County since 1987 and previously served in… Read More
About 54,000 Ohioans Enroll In Expanded Medicaid
By: Associated Press
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More than 54,000 Ohioans have enrolled in Medicaid under an expansion of the taxpayer-funded program. Gov. John Kasich's administration moved forward last fall with extending Medicaid eligibility to cover thousands more people under the federal health care law. Coverage took effect Jan. 1. The state's monthly report on Medicaid caseloads shows that 54,031 residents have… Read More
Drug Sweep Nets 26 Arrests In Southeast Ohio
By: Associated Press
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State and local authorities say they've arrested 26 people following an investigation into drug trafficking in southeast Ohio. Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine's office said Friday that agents with the Major Crimes Task Force arrested the suspects in Gallia and Meigs counties. A total of 51 charges were filed relating to the trafficking of drugs… Read More