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Rio Grande Stomps Ohio-Lancaster 16-3
By: Brendan Margolies
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The Rio Grande bats exploded on Tuesday night, stomping Ohio-Lancaster with a 16-3 victory on the road. The RedStorm accumulated 10 hits against Ohio-Lancaster’s five, including two home runs that… Read More

Rodney Smith To Remain Official Interim Sheriff For Athens County
By: Kendra Wagoner
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It took less than 20 minutes for the Athens County Democratic Committee to name Rodney Smith as the official interim sheriff for Athens County Tuesday night. Smith defeated the only other… Read More

Athens Film Fest Features More Than 300 Movies
By: Merle Tilk
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For some community activists, students and faculty members at Ohio University the past months were busy ones: They had to watch movies. They had to watch more than a thousand… Read More

Phillips Excited To Call Athens His New Home
By: Michael Drapcho
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Saul Phillips was introduced as Ohio’s men’s basketball coach Tuesday, and there is no doubt that he is excited about being in Athens. One of the largest draws of the… Read More

Geoff Achison At The Fur Peace Ranch
Australian bluesman Geoff Achison in performance at the Fur Peace Ranch from June 5, 2010.

AP Science Writer Will Discuss Climate Change At OU
By: Athens Messenger staff reports
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Seth Borenstein, a national science writer for the Associated Press, will be coming to Ohio University to talk about climate change. At 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Borenstein will host a… Read More

Ohio Softball Takes On Ohio State In Wednesday Doubleheader
By: Kaleb Carter
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On a continued quest to be the best team in the state of Ohio, the Bobcats head up to Columbus for a Wednesday evening doubleheader with the Ohio State Buckeyes…. Read More

Pomeroy Police Chief Being Sued By Gay Officer He Once Supported
By: Susan Tebben | The Athens Messenger
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The police chief that expressed his support for an officer who allegedly faced discrimination from a village mayor based on his sexuality is now named in a lawsuit along with… Read More

Frank Vignola And Vinnie Raniolo With Julien Labro At The Fur Peace Ranch
Guitarists Frank Vignola and Vinnie Raniolo are joined by Julien Labro on accordion in a performance from August 21, 2010.

Timothy House Fire Caused $15,000 In Damages
By: Joe Higgins | Athens Messenger
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Following a fire that caused an estimated $15,000 in damages, the Good Works Timothy House is asking for help in raising funds to cover its insurance deductible. Firefighters responded to… Read More

Supreme Court Ruling Will Mean More Political Ads On Ohio TV
By: Tim Sharp
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If you're a fan of political TV ads, you're going to love what will be coming up in the next presidential race. The U.S. Supreme Court's decision last week to… Read More

ARTS/West Hosts Annual Clothes Swap Fundraiser This Weekend
By: Bryan Gibson
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The annual Cat’s Pajamas Clothing Exchange returns to ARTS/West this weekend, with a “golden ticket” giveaway leading up to the event. For the past few weeks, ARTS/West has been accepting… Read More

College Athletes Are Not Employees Under Ohio State Law
By: Emily Rorris
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An Ohio legislative panel is considering more changes to a midterm budget bill which is on track for a House vote this week. The House Finance and Appropriations Committee amended… Read More

Suspended Athens County Sheriff Wants Taylor, Not Smith In Interim Position
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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Suspended Athens County Sheriff Pat Kelly is once again taking to his personal Facebook page to express his frustrations. This time, he is attacking those who have made changes in… Read More