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Ohio Soccer: Aaron Rodgers Rebuilding Ohio
Aaron Rodgers returned to Lexington, Ky., for a matchup with the Wildcats. It was a trip back to a program that he helped turn into an NCAA Tournament contender. He's… Read More
Tri-Valley Looking For 27th Consecutive MVL Win Against Morgan on Friday
In 2013, the Tri-Valley Scotties put a pounding on the Morgan Raiders, beating them 61-0 during Week 2. This season, the Scotties and Raiders meet up in Week 2 again,… Read More
Common Core Repeal Bill Changes While Debate Continues
The Ohio House Rules and Reference Committee approved a substitute bill on Thursday for HB597, an effort to repeal the Common Core learning standards. Rep. Andy Thompson (R-Marietta) introduced the… Read More
Federal Hocking Looks To Get Back On Track Against South Gallia
By: Kelsi Steele
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After a tough road loss last week against Alexander, one has to wonder how the Federal Hocking Lancers will hold up in the Week 2 matchup against a tough South… Read More
Smartphone Apps For Better Parking and Traveling Available For Download
By: Taylor Petras
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Three new mobile applications are available for Ohio University students, faculty and staff to make parking and traveling around campus easier. The ParkMobile app launched on campus during the summer… Read More
Judges Authorize Themselves To Carry Weapons
By: Rachel Bailey
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Several judges in southeastern Ohio are giving themselves permission to carry guns both inside and outside of the courtroom. Four judges on the Ohio Fourth District Court of Appeals issued… Read More
Gallia Academy Hoping To Bounce Back Against Chesapeake
The last three years have been a roller coaster for the Gallia Academy football program. In 2012, they finished 9-3 and the future looked bright. Fast-forward to 2014, where the… Read More
Comedy Legend Joan Rivers Dies
By: Eric Deggans | NPR
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No one transformed bad times into sidesplitting comedy like Joan Rivers, who kept audiences laughing through a 50-year career that included bankruptcy, getting banned fromThe Tonight Show and seeing a… Read More
Commissioners Approve Payment On Ammunition Bill
By: Steve Robb - Athens Messenger staff reporter
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Payment of $5,646 toward an ammunition bill was approved Wednesday by the Athens County Commissioners, as the county continues to try to resolve the $22,592 a Columbus company has previously… Read More
River Valley Hopes To Double ’13 Win Total Versus Southeastern On Friday
With Week 1 of the 2014 season in the books, just three teams in the TVC-Ohio were able to grab wins . One of those teams was the River Valley… Read More
Athens Accepts Bid For Richland South Construction
Drivers, pedestrians, and bikers will be seeing changes to Richland Avenue from now until next year. The $4 million construction project was originally planned to be completed in the summer… Read More
Defense Will Be Key For Maysville and New Lexington On Friday
By: Brad Friedman
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A popular sports cliché states that defense wins championships. Even though this is not a championship game, New Lexington and Maysville’s defensive units will have their work cut out for… Read More
College Town Film Festival Returning to OU
By: Bryan Gibson
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After a successful run at the Athena Cinema in 2013, the College Town Film Festival returns to Athens this October, featuring documentaries, short films, guest speakers and a Monty Python classic.
Co-founded by Athens natives Eric Zudak and Matt Jordan, the College Town Film Festival is dedicated to promoting independent films and generating discussion between academic and local communities.
Ohio Appeals Court Judges Want To Carry Guns
By: Associated Press
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Appeals court judges in one southern Ohio district have decided they need to carry guns to protect themselves. Last week, judges in the 4th District Ohio Court of Appeals authorized… Read More
Labor Day Weekend Fatalities Down, Drug Arrests Up
By: Associated Press
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The Ohio State Highway Patrol says fatal traffic crashes were down over Labor Day weekend this year. The patrol says there were 11 fatalities on the roads between Friday… Read More