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Preview: Trimble Prepared For Tough Matchup Against Caldwell [Video]
By: Kelsi Steele
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As the postseason continues, so do the No. 2 seed Trimble Tomcats’ hopes at another D-VII State Finals appearance. After mulling through No. 7 seed Symmes Valley 55-8, in the… Read More
Ohio Men’s Basketball: Guards Preview
By: Josh Vermillion
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The 2014-15 version of the Ohio Bobcats will be without sharpshooters Nick Kellogg and Travis Wilkins after both graduated in the spring, but the Bobcats project to have strong guard… Read More
Preview: St. Francis DeSales Stands In The Way Of Jackson’s First 12-Win Season [Video]
The Jackson Ironmen have a chance to do something that no football team in Ironmen history has accomplished–win 12 games in a season and win two playoff games. However, standing… Read More
Preview: Parkersburg South Prepares For Matchup With Offensive Powerhouse Capital [Video]
It’s the first round of playoffs in the mountain state and Parkersburg South will be fighting to take down the number one seeded team in Class AAA–Capital. The Capital Cougars… Read More
Veterans Memorial Garden Rededicated At Hocking College
By: Sarah Hawley | Athens Messenger staff reporter
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The rededication of the Staff Sgt. Curtis A. Oakes Veterans Memorial Garden at Hocking College honored not only Oakes, but those who served alongside him. Oakes, a graduate of Alexander High… Read More
Bobcats Aim For Statement Win On Senior Night
By: Patrick Klinger
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On Wednesday, Frank Solich discussed the importance of the time off the Bobcats enjoyed in preparation for its next matchup with conference powerhouse Northern Illinois. During this stretch of the… Read More
Contract Talks Headed To Fact-Finding
By: Steve Robb - Athens Messenger staff reporter
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Negotiators have been unable to reach agreement on a new labor contract at the Athens County Engineer's Department and the talks are now headed to fact-finding. Under that process, each… Read More
“Women of Appalachia” Exhibit to Hit the Road
Once again women of diverse backgrounds, ages and experiences have come together to participate in the 6th Annual Women of Appalachia (WOA) events, beginning with a reception on Saturday, Nov. 15 at the Parkersburg Art Center.
The fine art exhibition, which includes spoken word performances, will travel to four different venues throughout Ohio and West Virginia over a six-month period.
Athens Rotary Dinner Theater To Feature Community Leaders
Planning and rehearsals are underway for the 5th Annual Athens AM Rotary Murder Mystery Production. The dinner theater has become an Athens favorite and a sellout crowd is expected once… Read More
Tattoos Hold Special Significance For Ohio Football Players
By: Eric Singer
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It has become a rarity to see a football player without some kind of tattoos. Tattoos are popular with the members of the Ohio University football team, as one player… Read More
10-Year-Old YouTube Sensation To Perform At ARTS/West
Ten-year-old YouTube sensation Emi Sunshine will perform an eclectic mix of Americana, blues and gospel at ARTS/West on Wednesday, Nov. 19. The singer-songwriter’s Appalachian ballads, hymns and self-penned originals have… Read More
Final Week to Vote for Gridiron Glory 2014 Player of the Year!
Voting closes Wednesday, November 19 – make yours count today!
Ohio House GOP Elects New Leadership
Members of the Ohio House GOP have elected new leadership for next session: Speaker of the House – Cliff Rosenberger (R-Clarksville) Speaker Pro Tempore – Ron Amstutz (R-Wooster) Majority Floor… Read More
OU Seniors Spotlighted at Fall Dance Concert (PHOTOS)
The Ohio University Division of Dance in the School of Dance, Film and Theatre will present its annual Fall Senior Dance Concert, the culminating project for BFA dance majors, Nov. 13-15 in Putnam Hall's Shirley Wimmer Dance Theatre.
Six seniors will employ their unique perspectives in newly created choreographic works to be presented at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. each evening.
Impact Of Hocking College Budget Cuts Not Yet Known
By: Sarah Hawley | Athens Messenger staff reporter
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Facing a $4.7 million budget deficit for the current fiscal year, Hocking College's Board of Trustees approved a revised balanced budget at Monday's special meeting. The revised budget calls for… Read More
Ohio House GOP To Pick Leaders For Next Session
By: Associated Press
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Republicans in the Ohio House are ready to choose the next House speaker and other caucus leaders for the upcoming legislative session. A leadership election has been scheduled for… Read More