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Preview: Wellston To Face Conference’s Best Offense In Athens
By: Jon Chamier
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The Athens Bulldogs (7-0, 3-0) have taken a liking to playing TVC-Ohio defense, having outscored conference foes 165-23. The Bulldogs’ defense shares a similar sentiment about the league’s offenses. Even… Read More
Week 7 Power Rankings: MVL [VIDEO]
By: Anthony Allocco
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1) Tri-Valley Scotties (7-0, 5-0) | Last week 1. The Scotties have been atop the MVL for three years in a row and show no signs of slowing up. They have… Read More
Week 7 Power Rankings: West Virginia
By: Josh Vermillion
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1) Point Pleasant Big Blacks (7-0)| Last Week: 1st Point Pleasant improved to 7-0 on Friday with yet another convincing win, this one coming over Oak Hill by a score of… Read More
Week 7 Power Rankings: SEOAL
By: Justin Holbrock
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1)Jackson Ironmen (7-0, 2-0) | Last week’s ranking: 1 A dominant 42-7 victory over Logan solidified Jackson as the top dog in the SEOAL. The Ironmen not only dismantled the… Read More
Candidates For Ohio State Representative Debate
By: Paola Santiago
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Democrat Incumbent Debbie Phillips and Republican Yolan Dennis debated in the race for the 94th District State Representative at the Athens Library on Monday. The 94th districts runs through Athens,… Read More
Environmental Filmmaker Discusses Unique Work
By: Tom Hodson
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Sean Peoples makes unique films. They're not designed to entertain; instead they are created to put human faces on complex issues. And they're not feature-length; most average around 10 minutes each.
In Athens this week for the College Town Film Festival, Peoples stopped by WOUB to talk with Tom Hodson about his "conversation starter" films.
Philipps Discusses Journalism And Communication Education
Mike Philipps is retiring as the president and CEO of the Scripps Howard Foundation but he still has strong opinions about what makes good modern-day journalism education. He has been… Read More
Mahaney Outlines New Digital Experiment In Broadcasting
Chip Mahaney has a big job. He leads digital strategies for the television stations owned by the E. W. Scripps Co. across the country. Currently, he has 14 stations under… Read More
Rob McCracken Leads Team Of Digital R&D Specialists At Scripps
Rob McCracken is one of the newest members of the E.W. Scripps’ team. He joined the company in April 2014 as the Director of Digital Solutions. He leads a small… Read More
Mizell Stewart Discusses Changes Facing Modern Newspapers
Mizell Stewart III, vice president of the Newspaper Division of the E. W. Scripps Company, says newspapers are still the most utilized source for local news in the majority of… Read More
Father Asks For Smoking Ban In City Parks
By: Sara Brumfield | Athens Messenger
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An Athens father has asked Athens City Council to consider banning tobacco usage in public parks — a measure that several Council members support. Thaden Brient told Council Monday evening… Read More
Attorney Claims Client Is A Victim Of Circumstances
By: Joe Higgins | Athens Messenger
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An attorney for a Michigan man accused of raping an Ohio University student claims her client is innocent, a victim of circumstances and is only being charged due to pressure… Read More
Little Cities Of Black Diamonds Day Celebrates 20 Years
Shawnee’s National Register Historic District will come to life on Oct. 19 as Little Cities of Black Diamonds Day celebrates its 20th Anniversary. "20 Years as a Cultural District: Collecting… Read More
My Journey With The Athens County Board Of Developmental Disabilities
By Andres Munoz I was adopted from Dallas, Texas and brought to Idaho when I was three and a half years old, after going through a traumatic brain injury at… Read More
1 Isolated In Summit County After Nurse’s Ebola Diagnosis
By: Associated Press
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Update 5:51 p.m. Health officials say one person in Ohio has been voluntarily quarantined after having household contact with the Texas nurse who recently visited Ohio and was later diagnosed… Read More
Women’s Golf: Bobcats Conclude Fall Schedule With 3rd-Place Finish At The Rocket Classic
By: Clay Benjamin
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The Ohio Women’s Golf team finished off the fall portion of their 2014-2015 season with a third-place finish at the Rocket Classic Tuesday in Port Clinton, Ohio. In a… Read More
Athens Photographer Wins at State Competition
By: Bryan Gibson
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An Athens photographer was among seven winners at the 70th Ohio Annual Exhibition, held at the Zanesville Museum of Art on Oct. 11.
Jim Shirey walked away with the First Place Photography Award, joined by six other artists specializing in watercolors, drawing, sculpture, metalsmithing, ceramics and art quilts. The museum received 175 entries from 40 cities and towns in Ohio.
Glouster Man Who Allegedly Shot At Police Indicted On Seven Counts
By: Susan Tebben | The Athens Messenger
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A Glouster man who allegedly shot at police during a pursuit was indicted on seven felony charges Tuesday by an Athens County grand jury. Matthew Arno, 27, was indicted on… Read More
Judges Order Removal Of Kanawha Prosecutor
By: Associated Press
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A three-judge panel has ordered Kanawha County prosecutor Mark Plants' removal from office. The judges ruled that Plants neglected his office's duties and committed malfeasance in office. The order… Read More