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Ohio Pick’s Up First MAC Loss to Western Michigan, 49-14
By: Anthony Allocco
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Blackout Madness quickly became Solich Madness as the Ohio Bobcats dropped their second game on the season at the hands of the Western Michigan Broncos. Western Michigan (3-3) dominated the contest, winning handedly 49-14. Ohio (5-2) had its depth challenged in the first half, losing four different players to injuries. Three of the four injuries… Read More

All-Terrain Vehicle Connector Completed At Wayne National Forest
By: Associated Press
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LOGAN, Ohio (AP) — An all-terrain vehicle connector has been completed at Wayne National Forest in southeast Ohio. The Logan Daily News reports part of the forest’s ATV system was cut off when the bypass was constructed around Nelsonville. Athens District Ranger Jason Reed says the path looks like brick but it is most likely… Read More

Student Group Protests Board of Trustees Meeting
The Ohio University Student Union sat outside and picketed the Ohio University Board of Trustees meeting Friday morning for many reasons. At the forefront of discussions both outside and inside the regular board meeting was rising tuition costs. “We have no real say in anything that they’re doing,” Ohio University student activist Bobby Walker said. “Why… Read More

Gallipolis Man Allegedly Threatens To ‘Kill A Cop’
By: WOUB Staff reports
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Update 10 a.m.: Russell’s bond was set at $15,000 in Athens County Municipal Court. He was also told by Judge William Grim that he could not be on Ohio University property without the escort of a OUPD officer. A Gallipolis man and Ohio University student is being held at a southeastern Ohio jail after allegedly… Read More

Extra Points: Athens’s Comeback and Alexander, Zane Trace’s Routs
By: Nick Mullens
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Athens needed to win in order to have a shot at a share of the TVC-Ohio crown. Wellston pushed the Bulldogs to the limit, but it came up one drive short against a prolific Athens offense. Athens (5-3, 3-1) tacked on a touchdown in overtime to come out on top in the shootout, beating Wellston… Read More

Tri-Valley Makes Statement in Win Over Sheridan
By: Josh Gregory
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A late fourth quarter comeback run could not save the Sheridan Generals (5-3, 5-1) from the Tri-Valley Scotties (6-1, 6,-0) on Friday night as they fell 38-14. Right from the start, running back Cody Collins was a rude guest in Thornville. He led Tri-Valley early in the first half with two touchdowns and 57 yards… Read More

Hutchinson, Geiger Run Wild in Win over Wahama
By: Joe Cooke
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Crown City, Ohio hosted a somber atmosphere tonight following the death of long term PA-announcer Wayne Harrison. Often, sports provide a spark of light through trial. South Gallia’s Landon Hutchinson and Isaiah Geiger provided the power need to blow past the Wahama White Falcons (3-5, 2-5) 54-19. Hutchinson and Geiger combined for a whopping 427… Read More

Jackson Rushes Past Meigs
By: Maggie Shandrick
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Jackson’s (7-1, 2-0) rushing game clicked on all cylinders Friday night. Eight different players contributed to 536 rushing yards in a 47-6 blowout over Meigs (5-3, 3-1). Collin Massie, Blake McCoy, and Johnny Farley each amassed over 100 yards individually. Hunter Sexton tacked on 78 yards through the air, in addition to 74 yards on… Read More