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Ohio Field Hockey Hosts Two MAC Home Games
By: Connor Martin
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On Sunday the Bobcats clawed their way to victory over the Michigan State Spartans, a non-conference win over a Big Ten school that propelled the ‘Cats to a 6-6 record and seated them second in the Mid-American Conference behind longtime rival, Miami. Ohio looks to close the gap, claim that top spot and overtake the… Read More
Folk Fest to Host National, Regional Talent this Weekend
By: Kelly Fisher
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As a freshman at Ohio University, Haden DeRoberts had more to worry about than passing his finals and finding a niche in college; he had also been diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia. The current fifth-year is now healthy, thanks to a May 2012 bone marrow transplant, which he received at the James Cancer Center at… Read More
Ohio Football Preps for Western Michigan’s Talented Offense
A 2-3 Western Michigan football team comes to Peden Stadium on Saturday for a showdown with the Bobcats, but Ohio players and coaches aren’t putting any stock in that losing record. That’s because the Broncos had one of the toughest non-conference schedules and their three losses have come against top competition. The Broncos took on… Read More
Parking Garage, Portion of College Street Closing Friday
By: WOUB Staff reports
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Parking will be a little more difficult starting Friday as the city closes the parking garage and a portion of College Street. The municipal parking garage will be closed from Friday until noon on Oct. 26. According to a news release, the closure is due to construction being conducted on the garage. Contractors will treat… Read More
Warren, Gallia Academy Each Seeking First Win
Two teams in the SEOAL still remain winless in the 2015 season, and they are going head to head this Friday night. The Gallia Academy Blue Devils (0-7, 0-0) and the Warren Warriors (0-7, 0-1) have the same goal going into this game: to get their first win of the season. Warren is coming off… Read More
Board Of Trustees Discusses College Affordability
By: Susan Tebben
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Members of the Ohio University Board of Trustees had differing opinions on sources of problems colleges and universities have with being affordable and efficient. In a meeting of the Joint Resources and Academics Committee, Vice President of Finance and Administration Stephen T. Golding presented recommendations of a task force set forth by Governor John Kasich to reduce… Read More
Gene Editing: Promise vs. Ethics (video)
By: Associated Press
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Scientists are intrigued about the potential: wiping out mosquitoes that carry malaria, treating sickle-cell disease, and preventing babies from inheriting life-threatening disorders. But at what point should nature be allowed to simply “take its course”? Ned Barker from the Associated Press explores the debate sparked by the promise of the gene editing tool.
Sheridan, Tri-Valley Put Perfect Conference Records on the Line
By: Blake Baker, Megan Stamper
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The two remaining unbeaten Muskingum Valley League teams battle on Friday in the biggest match up of the year for both teams, to this point. The Tri-Valley Scotties (6-1, 5-0) and the Sheridan Generals (5-2, 5-0) are set to play in a game that could decide the MVL title. Sheridan enters the game coming off… Read More
Ohio Wrestling Ranked #2 in MAC Preseason Poll
Based on the 2015-2016 individual weight class rankings released by the MAC wrestling coaches, the Bobcats earned the #2 spot with 16 points, behind the three-time defending MAC champions in the Missouri Tigers. Seven Ohio wrestlers earned a top four spot in their respective weight classes. Kevon Powell earned the #4 spot in the 133… Read More
Ohio Hockey Ranked #1 in ACHA
By: Anthony Allocco
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The Ohio University Men’s Hockey team took over as the top ranked American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA) Division 1 team in the country. Ohio (8-0-0) received 31 of 38 first place votes in the most recent rankings. The Bobcats defeated #5 Iowa State (6-1-1) 5-4 Friday, and 1-0 (F/SO) on Saturday to rise in the… Read More
President Obama To Visit Charleston
By: Associated Press
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – A spokesman for Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin says President Barack Obama will visit West Virginia next week to discuss substance abuse. Spokesman Chris Stadelman says Obama will travel to Charleston on Wednesday. Details of the visit haven’t been released. Stadelman says Tomblin is pleased that Obama is coming to West Virginia… Read More
Ky. Gov. Candidate Increases TV Ad Spending In Final Month
By: Associated Press
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) – Democrat Jack Conway has significantly increased his TV ad spending in the final month of his campaign for governor. Conway’s campaign has spent $2.5 million to air more than 7,000 TV ads through Monday according to an analysis by the Center for Public Integrity. Republican Matt Bevin has spent $1.3 million… Read More
Meigs Run Defense to be Tested Again Vs. Jackson
By: Michael Drapcho
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The two teams taking the field Friday in Pomeroy are both vying for a playoff spot. One is coming off a big win and trying to keep its momentum. The other is trying to rebound from a somewhat surprising loss. Jackson (6-1) handed the Logan Chieftains their first defeat of the season in week seven… Read More
Judge Orders Governor to Address Altered Marriage Licenses
By: Associated Press
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) – A federal judge has ordered Kentucky’s Democratic governor to weigh in on whether altered marriage licenses issued by Rowan County Clerk Kim Davis’ office are valid. Davis opposes same-sex marriage for religious reasons. She spent five days in jail for refusing to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples in defiance of… Read More
West Virginia Unemployment Rate Drops in September
By: Associated Press
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – West Virginia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dipped in September. WorkForce West Virginia says the rate fell three-tenths of a percentage point to 7.3 percent last month. The number of unemployed state residents dropped by 2,000 in September to 57,800. Employment rose by 1,600 in the service-providing sector, including 3,300 in government,… Read More
Ballot Access Decision in Ohio Mixed Bag for Minor Parties
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – A federal judge has permanently blocked an Ohio law that required petition circulators to be state residents while upholding other limits to ballot access that the state imposed on minor political parties through a 2014 law. U.S. District Judge Michael Watson’s ruling Wednesday upholds a law that critics dubbed the “John… Read More
Casino Tax Revenue Up Slightly In 3rd Quarter of Year
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Tax revenue from Ohio’s four full-service casinos showed a slight increase in the quarter of the year. The Ohio Department of Taxation report for the period ending Sept. 30 says the casinos produced $66.6 million, earmarked for cities, counties, schools and state agencies. That was up from $64.2 million in the… Read More
Wahama, South Gallia in Similar Situations Ahead of Match-Up
By: Nick Komjati , Russ Heltman
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The 2015 season has not gone according to plan for the Wahama White Falcons. With a 3-4 record with three games to play, the White Falcons face the possibility of finishing below .500 for the first time since 2005. However, after starting 1-3, Wahama has rebounded to win two of its last three contests, keeping… Read More
Week 7 Power Rankings: TVC-Hocking
By: Corbin Bagford
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1.) Trimble Tomcats 6-1 (6-0) | Last Rank: 1 | Next Opponent: vs. Eastern With Eastern and Federal Hocking upcoming within the conference, Trimble has the Hocking all but wrapped up. The Tomcats will be playing for playoff positioning within D-VII, region 25, in which they rank first, and will face a stiff text in… Read More