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ABC Players Promise Family Fun with “Pinocchio,” No Strings Attached
On this edition of Conversations from Studio B, members of the ABC Players discuss this weekend’s production of Disney’s My Son, Pinocchio: Geppetto’s Musical Tale, opening Oct. 15 at Stuart’s Opera House in Nelsonville. In the show, Geppetto, a toy maker, longs for a child and imagines what it would be like to partner with… Read More
Ohio Women’s Basketball Garners College Sports Madness Preseason Honors
By: Erik Threet
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Ohio women’s basketball received some preseason recognition from College Sports Madness on Wednesday, as head coach Bob Boldon, senior guard Kiyanna Black and junior guard Quiera Lampkins all received some preseason Mid-American Conference honors. Black was named to the All-MAC First Team, Lampkins was placed on the Second Team and Boldon took home preseason Coach… Read More
Week 7 Power Rankings: MVL
By: Jordan Gallagher
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1.) Tri Valley 6-1 (5-0) | Last Rank: 1 | Next Opponent: @ Sheridan The Scotties have now won three straight, all by at least 35 points. Friday’s 42-0 win over John Glenn marked their fourth shutout win of the season. 2.) Sheridan 5-2 (5-0) Last Rank: 2 | Next Opponent: Vs. Tri Valley… Read More
Week 7 Conference Breakdown: SEOAL, MSL, SVC
By: Griffin Ratcliffe
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SEOAL Jackson (6-1, 2-0) | Next opponent: @ Meigs Jackson’s defense asserted itself as the best in the league after holding an explosive Logan offense to just 21 points. While Jackson’s defense has been consistent all season, its offense has bounced back in a big way since falling 28-7 against Wheelersburg in week five. The… Read More
Award-Winning Poet Edits New Anthology of Appalachian Ohio Writing
By: Tom Hodson
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Neil Carpathios, an award-winning poet and professor of Creative Writing at Shawnee State University, has edited a new anthology of writing about this region. Every River on Earth: Writing from Appalachian Ohio has recently been published by Ohio University Press. It is a compilation of regional poetry, fiction, and creative non-fiction from some 40 writers… Read More
Pastors, Deacon Urge Ky. Governor To ‘Accomodate’ Exempt County Clerks From Gay Marriage
By: Associated Press
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) – Five pastors and a deacon met with Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear’s chief of staff on Tuesday to again urge the outgoing governor to accommodate Rowan County Clerk Kim Davis’ wishes to not issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples. The ministers from four counties gave the governor’s office a petition they said… Read More
Candidates Look to Build on Debate Performances (video)
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LAS VEGAS (AP) — The campaigns of Hillary Rodham Clinton and Bernie Sanders are each declaring last night’s Democratic debate a success. The Sanders campaign says he raised more than $1.3 million since the start of the debate, and that social media measures indicated that he was leading in Google searches. Meanwhile, former Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm,… Read More
Week 7 Power Rankings: TVC-Ohio
By: Tajah Smith
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1.) Alexander Spartans 6-1 (4-0) | Last Rank: 2 | Next Opponent: Nelsonville-York Alexander’s Lukas Thompson’s spectacular one-handed grab highlighted the team’s gritty win over River Valley. Mason Chapman’s play was not as visually dazzling, but his stat line was. The senior finished with 145 yards and three touchdowns. 2.) Athens Bulldogs 4-3 (2-1)… Read More
Blennerhassett Mansion by Candlelight
Blennerhassett Island, located on the Ohio River between Belpre, Ohio, and Parkersburg, West Virginia, held its annual Mansion by Candlelight on Friday, Oct.9. The Island Belle sternwheeler transported guests from Civitan Park in Belpre to the island. Irish aristocrat Harman Blennerhassett and his younger wife Margaret settled on the east end of the island in 1798. The Blennerhassetts built… Read More
Arrest Made In Chillicothe Death
By: Associated PressBy: WOUB Staff reports
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Update 4:20 p.m. – The woman found dead yesterday in Chillicothe has been identified as Rebecca Cade, 31, of Chillicothe. Police announced this at a press conference held at 4 p.m. Update 2 p.m – Donnie Cochenour Jr. appeared in Chillicothe Municipal Court Wednesday morning, where his bond was set at $2 million. CHILLICOTHE,… Read More
Ohio Bill Would Spare Severely Mentally Ill from Execution
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – A person judged to suffer from severe mental illness at the time of a killing that could result in a death sentence would be spared from capital punishment under a bill before Ohio lawmakers. The proposed legislation would allow a hearing before trial on an offender’s mental illness and permit a… Read More
Ohio Judge Rules Youngstown Schools Takeover Can Proceed
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – A judge has ruled a takeover of the Youngstown City Schools by an appointed chief executive officer can proceed. In denying a preliminary injunction Tuesday, Judge Jenifer French delivered a blow to representatives of the academically-distressed district who sought to block implementation of the law this month. The takeover plan was… Read More
Ohio Abortion Group: Judge’s Ruling Allows Abortion Clinics
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CINCINNATI (AP) – A federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction that allows the last two abortion clinics in southwest Ohio to remain open. NARAL Pro-Choice Ohio says U.S. District Court Judge Michael Barrett issued the temporary injunction Tuesday. Executive Director Kellie Copeland says the courts have “put a stop to efforts to close more… Read More
Lost Flamingo’s “Rocky Horror” Moves to Jackie O’s for 13th Annual Production
By: Kelly Fisher
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The biggest cross-dressing, profane and topsy-turvy event of the year is nearly here. The Lost Flamingo Company, Ohio University’s only student-run theater troupe, will stage its 13th annual production of the cult classic The Rocky Horror Picture Show, kicking off performances tonight and continuing Thursday and Saturday. The “Virgin Sacrifice” games, as they are lovingly and… Read More