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Week 8 Power Rankings: MVL
By: Matt Cudahy
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1.) Tri Valley 7-1 (6-0) | Last Rank: 1 | Next Opponent: @ Maysville The Scotties made a statement with their win over Sheridan: they are still the top dog in the league. A win on Friday would affirm that title for the fifth consecutive year. 2.) Sheridan 5-3 (5-1) | Last Rank: 2… Read More
Obama Says US Will Tackle Prescription Drug Abuse
By: Associated Press
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Update 4:30 p.m. CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – Traveling to a region in the throes of a drug abuse crisis, President Barack Obama promised Wednesday to use his bully pulpit and federal programs to try to combat the “epidemic” of heroin use and prescription painkiller abuse that is upending communities across the country. “This crisis is… Read More
Week 8 Conference Round-up: SEOAL, SVC, MSL
By: Weston Mendez
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Southeastern Ohio Athletic League Jackson (7-1, 2-0) | Next Opponent: vs. Oxford Talawanda (Sat. 10/24) The Ironmen proved themselves as a playoff-caliber team during their 47-6 rout of Meigs. The offense and defense are gelling at the right time, and it will likely earn the team an SEOAL title. Jackson’s competition level will drop over… Read More
Abby Gilleland Named MAC Female Scholar Athlete of the Week
By: Kellyanne Stitts
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Senior setter Abby Gilleland was named MAC Female Scholar Athlete of the week. She is a sport management and business administration major carrying a 3.773 GPA. Gilleland had another dynamic performance last weekend for Ohio (18-3, 8-0 MAC). She led the Bobcats with 106 assists, ranked second on the squad with five blocks, and ranked… Read More
Athletes In Action’s Growth at Ohio University
There is much more to the organization, Athletes In Action, than their weekly Wednesday night Bible study. Bobcat Sports Showcase reporter Dani Dean explains the growth and goals of AIA at Ohio University.
Ohio Bill Targets Grant Money Going to Planned Parenthood
By: Associated Press
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Update 4:00 p.m. COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – An Ohio bill that aims to divert more than $1 million in government money away from Planned Parenthood has passed the state Senate after Democrats and other opponents claimed it threatens access to health care services. The proposal targets grants that the organization receives through the Ohio Department… Read More
Casa Welcomes “Voice” Contestant Nicholas David Oct. 23
By: Kelly Fisher
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When Nicholas David climbed his way to third place on the hit NBC show The Voice in 2012, he became popular for soulful renditions of “Somewhere Over the Rainbow,” “Lean on Me” and “Play that Funky Music.” When his time on Team CeeLo (Green) ended, he continued his music career, touring the country and recording… Read More
On the Record: Aquabear’s Koscho Talks County Fair, Double LP
By: Kelly Fisher
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When a northeast Ohio native wanted Cleveland and Athens music to meet, he didn’t necessarily expect it to snowball to this point: multiple compilations, dozens of special events and concerts, an annual music festival and most recently, a double-LP, made up of 24 songs by 24 Ohio bands. Brian Koscho co-founded Aquabear Legion in Athens… Read More
Gilbert Selected as Marshall University President
By: Associated Press
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HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) – Mississippi State University provost and executive vice president Jerome Gilbert is the 37th president of Marshall University. Marshall announced Gilbert’s appointment Tuesday, a day after its Board of Governors made the selection. He will begin his new role in January. Gilbert was chosen over two other finalists: Oregon Institute of Technology… Read More
Buckeye Lake May Get Boating Back Under Speedy Building Plan
By: Associated Press
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BUCKEYE LAKE, Ohio (AP) – Officials planning a new dam at central Ohio’s Buckeye Lake say the construction schedule might let boating return next summer, depending on the weather. A report that the 4.1-mile earthen dam is at risk of failing prompted officials to keep the lake low this year, too shallow for most boating…. Read More
Obama to Announce Plans to Fight Heroin Use
By: Associated Press
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WASHINGTON (AP) – President Barack Obama will take steps to improve doctor training and ease access to drug treatment as part of an effort to help communities battling the scourge of heroin and prescription painkiller abuse. A White House official says Obama will detail the moves Wednesday on a day trip to Charleston, West Virginia…. Read More
West Virginia School Division Seeks OD Antidote Drug
By: Associated Press
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WELLSBURG, W.Va. (AP) – In another sign of West Virginia’s drug epidemic, a school division in the state’s Northern Panhandle wants to stock a drug to resuscitate students who are overdosing. The move is by the Brooke County schools. The county school board is seeking a waiver of state policy to allow the county to… Read More
New Exhibit Reflects OU Students’ European Travels
The Ohio University School of Art + Design is presenting an exhibition co-curated by MFA candidates Seana Higgins and Steph Wadman, on view Oct. 20 through Nov. 16 in OU’s Trisolini Gallery, located on the 4th floor of Baker Center. This exhibition, featuring ceramic art objects, photographs and videos, is meant to synthesize the experiences… Read More
Ohio Bill Would Spare Severely Mentally Ill From Execution
By: Associated Press
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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
Week 8 Power Rankings: TVC-Ohio
By: Tajah Smith
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1.) Alexander 7-1 (5-0) | Last Rank: 1 | Next Opponent: Trimble The Spartans piled on 197 yards in the first half of their shutout win against Nelsonville-York. They also clinched a share of the TVC-Ohio crown in the process and will play for the outright title in week 10 against Meigs. 2.) Athens… Read More