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Ohio Backers Defend Common Core Against Repeal
Backers of Common Core are pushing back against an Ohio House effort to repeal the national learning standards before year's end. In a letter to House Rules Committee members, Ohio's… Read More
Preview: Tri-Valley Ready For Playoff Repeat With New Philadelphia
Year after year, history attempts to repeat itself. In OHSAA Division III, Region 9, that is just the case as the No. 1 seed Tri-Valley has been paired up with… Read More
Ouellette, Yazdani named MAC East Players Of The Week
On Wednesday, the Ohio Bobcats defeated the Buffalo Bulls 37-14. On Thursday, two Bobcats were recognized for their efforts in the Bobcats' win. The MAC announced that freshman running back A.J…. Read More
Scripps Professor Inducted Into Journalism Hall of Fame
The Press Club of Cleveland’s Hall of Fame will honor Tom Suddes, an assistant professor in E.W Scripps School of Journalism, on Friday. The Hall of Fame was established to… Read More
Dallas Nurse Who Caught Ebola: ‘I’m Not Careless’
The Dallas nurse who flew on a commercial jet before being diagnosed with Ebola says she wasn't careless or reckless. In an interview Thursday morning on NBC's "Today" show, Amber… Read More
Playoff Preview: Logan Elm Brings Tough Test For Undefeated Ironmen on Friday
With the Jackson Ironmen heading into the postseason, the mayor of Jackson, Randy Heath, has proclaimed tomorrow to be Jackson Ironmen Football Day in the city. The road to the… Read More
Preview: More Than Just Bragging Rights On The Line Between Parkersburg and Parkersburg South
Every year when the schedule is released, players and coaches alike look for that game that they circle. For the teams in Parkersburg, the Civil War is that game. The… Read More
Nelsonville-York Ramps Up Preparation Ahead Of Playoff Matchup
On Friday night, TVC-Ohio runners-up Nelsonville-York (7-3) will travel to Lucasville Valley to square off with the Indians (8-2) to kick off postseason play in Division six, region 21. Rolling… Read More
A Congressman’s Fight For Mental Health Reform
Tom Walker of the National Alliance On Mental Illness talks with Congressman Tim Murphy, Ph.d, (R-PA) about his push for better mental healthcare in the United States with his bill… Read More
Maysville To Make Third Consecutive Playoff Appearance
Two months and twenty-one days ago, on a scorching hot Saturday night, Maysville (10-1) and Licking Valley (8-2) took a break from two-a-days and gave spectators what would turn out… Read More
“Mike & Molly” Star To Perform At OU
The Ohio University Performing Arts Series will present Billy Gardell, star of the CBS television series Mike & Molly, Saturday, Nov. 8 at 8 p.m. in Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium…. Read More
Dallas Nurse Who Caught Ebola: “I’m not careless”
The Dallas nurse who flew on a commercial jet before being diagnosed with Ebola says she wasn't careless or reckless. In an interview this morning (Thursday) on NBC's "Today"… Read More
West Virginia Voter Turnout
This election, West Virginia Republicans made historic gains and the state's voters set a low mark. A paltry 37.3 percent of registered voters cast ballots for Tuesday's election. The… Read More
Ohio Field Hockey: Head Coach Celebrates Decade With Bobcats
Ohio field hockey players reflect on their time with head coach Neil Macmillan. Reporter Abbey Carnivale tells their stories.
Ohio Wrestling: New Faces, New Leaders
The Ohio wrestling team has its inter-squad match on Sunday to decide who will be starting for the season. The biggest competition is for who will start at heavy weight…. Read More
Trimble’s Path Back To States Begins With Symmes Valley
Second time’s a charm? That’s what the Trimble Tomcats like to believe. With another undefeated season in the books, the Tomcats look to begin a second run at the Division… Read More
Fur Peace Station Announces 2015 Concert Season
Tickets for the 2015 concert season at Jorma and Vanessa Kaukonen’s Fur Peace Station are now on sale.
The series, which offers a variety of music styles performed by dynamic musicians, will feature rare performances and concert pairings.
Scheduled performers include Oliver Mtukudzi, David Lindley, GE Smith, Corey Harris and many others.
Officials: Bullying Survey Shows Need For Communication
Bullying is definitely a problem in the area, according to a survey of area students conducted by the Athens County Sheriff's Office. The survey was posted online from Oct. 28… Read More
Ohio Leaders To Discuss Postelection Plans, Policy
Ohio's legislative leaders and agency directors are slated to discuss health care, energy and other policy issues that will face the state in the months ahead. The Thursday afternoon… Read More
West Virginia Senator Switches Parties, Giving GOP Control
Democratic state Sen. Daniel Hall says he is switching parties and becoming a Republican, a flip that would give the GOP a majority in the West Virginia Senate. West… Read More
West Virginia Man Pleads Guilty To Drug Conspiracy
The accused leader of a northern West Virginia drug ring has pleaded guilty to a conspiracy charge. U.S. Attorney William J. Ihlenfeld II says 38-year-old Brian Schultz headed a… Read More
Football: Refreshed Bobcats Dominate Buffalo At Home 37-14
It was total domination. It was the best and most complete game for Ohio this year. And it was just the game Ohio needed. The Ohio Bobcats welcomed the Buffalo… Read More
Ohio Tips Off Basketball Season With Bobcat Madness
Saul Phillips was officially introduced as Ohio head coach on April 6, but Bobcat Madness served as his introduction to most Bobcat fans. In true Saul Phillips fashion, the head… Read More