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Belpre, Waterford Fight for Playoff Positioning
By: Kelsi Steele , Megan Vanselow
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Belpre (7-2, 6-1) and Waterford (5-4, 4-3) face off in the final week of TVC-Hocking regular season play this Friday. But it’s more than a typical Friday night matchup, each… Read More

Gridiron Glory’s Player of the Year Finalists
Who should be Gridiron Glory’s player of the year? Zacciah Saltzman – Athens Chase Roberts – Maysville Justice Jenkins – Trimble Lane Little – Logan Mason Chapman – Alexander Create… Read More


Hocking College Spokesperson Fired
By: Sarah Guinn | Athens Messenger
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NELSONVILLE — After more than seven weeks of investigation, Hocking College took action Wednesday to fire spokesman Michael Brown. Brown, who was hired on July 31 at an annual salary… Read More

Ohio Volleyball’s Record Breaking Duo: Ashy and Gilleland
By: Marisa Salopek
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Seniors Meredith Ashy and Abby Gilleland lead Ohio Volleyball on and off the court. Ashy is within striking distance of breaking the school’s all-time dig record, while Gilleland looks to… Read More

Bloom-Carroll’s Playoff Hopes On the Line
By: Josh Vermillion
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Bloom-Carroll (5-4, 3-3) goes into senior night on Friday with one thing in mind: get to the playoffs. The Bulldogs currently sit in ninth in Division IV Region 13, one… Read More

Federal Grand Jury Indicts 7 in Ohio Heroin-Trafficking Ring
By: Associated Press
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STEUBENVILLE, Ohio (AP) – A federal grand jury has charged seven individuals suspected in a heroin-trafficking operation in eastern Ohio with one count each of conspiracy to possess a controlled… Read More

Ammonia Leak Prompts Factory Evacuation
By: Associated Press
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WHEELING, W.Va. (AP) – Authorities say an ammonia leak at a northern West Virginia factory that makes frozen treats prompted five workers to be treated for exposure. The leak was… Read More

Kennedy Museum Launches Sunday Arts Program
Sunday Arts at the Kennedy, a new program introducing local and regional artists, will kick off Sunday, Nov. 8 with a conversation with actress Shelley Delaney and playwright Merri Biechler. The… Read More


Marshall University to Offer New Degree Programs
By: Associated Press
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HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) – Marshall plans to offer three new degree programs. The programs approved by the Marshall Board of Governors on Wednesday include a bachelor of arts degree in… Read More

Crimestoppers Group Offers $10,000 for Robbery Information
By: Associated Press
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CHILLICOTHE, Ohio (AP) – A crime fighting group is offering a $10,000 reward for information about a home invasion robbery in southern Ohio that left the victim with severe injuries…. Read More

Grimes Predicts Low Turnout in Kentucky Governor’s Race
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) – Kentucky’s chief election official said she expects fewer than 1 million of Kentucky’s 3.2 million registered voters will cast ballots in the state’s general election on… Read More

Sheridan In Need of Convincing Win Vs. New Lexington
By: Jordan Gallagher, Megan Stamper
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Just a few weeks ago, Sheridan (6-3, 6-1) was sitting pretty atop the MVL after a 14-6 victory against Maysville with a win against Tri-Valley standing between the Generals and… Read More

Alexander, Meigs to Battle for TVC-Ohio Crown
By: Patrick Klinger
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The Meigs Marauders (6-3, 4-1) are trying to do something they have not done in 17 years: win a share of the TVC-Ohio title. After snapping its two game skid… Read More