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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… 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… 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… 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… 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’… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… Read More
Ohio Dive Team Opens Zone Competition
By: Abigail Carnivale
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The Ohio University diving team kicked off competition in the NCAA Zone Championships Thursday, March 13 in Columbus, beginning with the one-meter dive. Kristin Capcik led the Green and White… Read More
OU To Host Interdisciplinary Arts Conference March 21-22
In celebration of its 50th anniversary, the Ohio University School of Interdisciplinary Arts will hold an international conference, “Interdisciplinary Arts: Retrospectives & Future Visions,” on March 21-22 in Baker Center on the Athens Campus.
Police Searching For Missing 21-Year-Old
By: Athens Messenger staff reports
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UPDATE 5:25 p.m. City and countywide agencies were still out in force Friday searching for a man who went missing Thursday night. As of The Messenger's deadline, he had yet… Read More
Ohio Men’s Basketball: Trivia At The Tourney
Reporter Alex Stec traveled through Quicken Loans Arena at the men's basketball MAC tournament to find out how much Bobcat fans know about Ohio's team. The Bobcat Sports Showcase airs… Read More
Athens Schoolkids Featured in Chorus Festival
The Athens Middle School Auditorium will fill with more than 90 voices for the 19th Annual Southeastern Ohio Children’s Chorus Festival on Saturday, March 15. The festival is part of… Read More
Obama To Sign Relief From Flood Insurance Hikes
By: Associated Press
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President Barack Obama is set to sign into law a bipartisan bill relieving homeowners living in flood-prone neighborhoods from big increases in their insurance bills. The legislation reverses much of… Read More
Two Dead After Car Fire In Gallia County
By: WSAZ News
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Gallia County sheriff deputies are investigating what caused a car, with two people inside, to catch fire. Sheriff Joe Browning told WSAZ the car and bodies were discovered at about… Read More
Heroin Death Record Set In Ohio’s Largest County
By: Associated Press
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Ohio's largest county saw a record number of heroin overdose deaths last year. The medical examiner in northeast Ohio's Cuyahoga County said Thursday that heroin killed 195 people there in… Read More
Kentucky House Deflects Attempts To Reject Health Care Law
By: Associated Press
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The federal Affordable Care Act dominated debate of Kentucky's $20 billion biennial budget on Thursday. House Democrats deflected Republican attempts to shrink the state's Medicaid population and eliminate its health… Read More
Kentucky Gov. Hires Private Firm In Gay Marriage Case
By: Associated Press
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Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear signed a $100,000 contract with a private law firm from Ashland to represent him in appealing a judge's decision allowing state recognition of same-sex marriages. Beshear… Read More
Burdette Ties State Record, Eastern One Win Away From Finishing Business
By: Kaleb Carter
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Jenna Burdette put on a show for the second consecutive game, scoring 38 points to propel the Eastern Lady Eagles to the State Championship game with a 68-59 victory over… Read More