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Ohio Receives Late Spark To Sweep Miami
By: Kellen Becoats
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Game one It was a pitchers’ duel in Oxford, but Ohio’s pitcher came up big on more than the mound on Friday, driving a deep triple to right center that bounced out of the fielder’s glove and gave the Bobcats a 1-0 win over rival Miami in extra innings. Savannah Jo Dorsey pitched the entire… Read More
Marietta Snags Doubleheader Sweep Over Ohio Northern
By: Kelsi Steele
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Game One: A high-powered sixth inning Friday afternoon handed Marietta game one over Ohio Northern University, 10-1. Tyler Packanik got things started for the Pioneers after reaching first base on an error by the Bears. Zach Bukiewicz followed up with a single to left field to put the Pioneers in scoring position. Tim McCoy continued… Read More
Jones, Kuhn Boost Rio Over Bluefield In Doubleheader
By: Ryan Lewis
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The Rio Grande RedStorm handed Bluefield (3-41) its 17th straight loss, as the RedStorm (24-13) swept the series with wins of 4-0 and 11-4 on Friday. Jenna Jones came out hot for game one, throwing a no-hitter for the RedStorm. The no-no was Jones’ third of the season, and she also struck out three. Second… Read More
Congressman Bill Johnson Talked In Pomeroy About Flood Insurance Rates
By: Merle Tilk
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In Pomeroy only a few meters separate the Ohio River from the Main Street, where there are shops, restaurants and homes. Six weeks ago Eloise Drenner opened her shop on Main Street. She knows that there is always the danger of flooding for this location. But when the Federal Emergency Management Agency announced an increase… Read More
Male Victims Of Sexual Abuse Speak, Say Recovery Is Possible
By: Merle Tilk
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Thom Wendt was sexually abused when he was 3 years old. Dan Adams was a 7 year old when it happened. Capp Whitney doesn’t remember when the abuse started but he knows that it stopped when he was 13. The three men are examples of many boys and men who are sexually abused. According to… Read More
Man Pistol Whipped In Home
The Athens County Sheriff's Office is searching for a man after reports of a pistol whipping. Joshua Brooks of Mason Street in Trimble was struck by a black male on the right side of his head. Brooks only knows of the man as "G". Brooks claims the man also stole a bag of his father's… Read More
Multiple Fire Crews Respond To Brush Fire East Of Athens
A brush fire on Scatter Ridge Road near Strouds Run left a smokey haze in the air after four fire stations fought to put it out. Amesville firefighters arrived on the scene at around 1:30 after receiving a 911 notification. The firefighters were not on the scene long before they called in for backup. "As… Read More
Young Girl Bit By Dog
The Athens County Sheriff's Office responded to Bean Road in The Plains today after a report of a child being bitten in the face by a pit bull. Deputy Kelchar and Lieutenant Morris arrived on scene and spoke with the child's parents and the owner of the dog. The Athens County Dog Warden arrived on… Read More
Superstitious ‘Cats all have their own rituals
Josh Rogers looks at the different superstitions that Ohio Baseball players have. Check out the package on The Bobcat Sports Showcase Fridays at 11 p.m. and Saturdays at 11 a.m.
Student Artists Recognized At OU-Zanesville
Ohio University Zanesville will be recognizing the work of student artists from the 2013-2014 school year with an exhibit and reception on Monday, April 28 from 4:30-6 p.m. in the Zanesville Campus Library. The event will incorporate a wide array of art from students under the direction of Ohio University faculty Maddy Fraoili, instructor of… Read More
Athens County Voices: Sharell Arocho
By: Sara Brumfield | Athens Messenger
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Sharell Arocho of Athens may be behind a computer screen during the day, but when she’s not at work, she has a powerful singing voice that turns heads. It’s that strong voice that landed Arocho as a top 100 finalist on the third season of American Idol. How long have you lived in Athens County?… Read More
Southeast Ohio Pig Farmers Face Fears, New Monitoring Requirements
By: Associated Press, Tim Sharp
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Pig farmers in Southeast Ohio are worried and now facing more regulations to stop the spread of a deadly pig virus. The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Friday it is stepping up efforts by requiring farmers to report infections and labs where farmers send tissue and fecal samples to report positive tests. Farms that suffer… Read More
Ohio University Quidditch Off To Good Start
By: Erick Starkey
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The Ohio University quidditch team is the newest club sport on the Athens campus. The team just became an official club sport a few weeks ago. The quidditch team began as 3 different university organizations, all with the same goal. Since each of the three organizations all had the same purpose, they joined together to… Read More
OU-Lancaster Guitar Orchestra to Present Debut Concert
By: Cheri Russo
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The Ohio University Lancaster Guitar Orchestra is about to hold its first concert. The guitar orchestra, a group made up different kinds of guitars, stems from Music Instructor Paul Young’s Music 1651 class, Classic Folk Guitar for Non-Majors. “We are preparing for our concert next week,” said Young. “The concert is the final project for… Read More
Two Hurt In House Fire In Jackson County
By: WOUB Contributing Writer
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Two women have been hurt after a house fire in Jackson County, West Virginia. Firefighters tell WSAZ.com, the fire broke out just before 9 a.m. on Skull Run Road near Ravenswood. The fire was contained to the kitchen and living room of the home. Firefighters say one woman was flown to the hospital with serious… Read More
Court Street Goes Global For International Student Week
By: Sara Brumfield | Athens Messenger
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One of the most anticipated spring events of the year — the International Street Fair — will grace the bricks of Court Street in Athens on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The free event allows international Ohio University students and faculty to share their culture with fellow students and Athens community members. “People… Read More
West Virginia Expands Tourism Campaign After Chemical Spill
By: Associated Press
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West Virginia is expanding its tourism funding in hopes of offsetting negative publicity from the January chemical spill in the Elk River that spurred a water-use ban for days. Officials on Thursday announced a $1.2 million cash infusion that will more than double the Division of Tourism's spring advertising campaign budget. The Charleston Gazette reports… Read More
Mumps Case At Central Ohio Community College
By: Associated Press
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Columbus health officials say they've confirmed two cases of mumps at a local community college as an outbreak of the illness continues. Columbus Public Health spokesman Jose Rodriguez says two Columbus State Community College students have been included in the official case count. Rodriguez said Thursday the agency is also looking into reports of two… Read More
West Virginia AG Court Filings: Dismiss Gun Law Question
By: Associated Press
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The state attorney general says a court challenge should be dismissed over whether West Virginians can bring guns to city recreational facilities that hold school events. Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's filings Thursday argue the city of Charleston shouldn't receive court guidance on how to implement a state gun law. The Kanawha County Circuit Court filing… Read More
Ohio Sees Record High Heroin Deaths
By: Associated Press
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The state says a record number of Ohioans died from heroin-related overdoses in 2012 as it released the newest available figures for a problem that's been called an epidemic and public health crisis. The Department of Health says 680 people died of heroin overdoses in 2012, up from 426 deaths in 2011, a 37 percent… Read More
Boaters Warned Of Restricted Areas In WV Rivers
By: Associated Press
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The Army Corps of Engineers is reminding boaters about restricted areas near navigation dams on the Ohio and Kanawha rivers. Officials say a number of boating accidents have occurred in the past when vessels entered the restricted areas immediately upstream and downstream of the rivers. According to the Corps' Huntington district, the restricted areas are… Read More
Ohio Unemployment Rate Drops To 6.1 Percent
By: Associated Press
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The state says Ohio's unemployment rate dropped in March to the lowest level in six years. The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services said Friday the seasonally adjusted rate in March was 6.1 percent, which was down from 6.5 percent in February. It's the state's lowest jobless rate since April 2008. The state's rate… Read More
Change Opens WIC Services To More WV Families
By: Associated Press
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The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources says a program intended to keep mothers and their young children healthy has raised its income eligibility guidelines. A family of four can earn $44,123 and still qualify for the Women, Infants and Children program, commonly known as WIC. That is an increase of $555 in… Read More