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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 team has one opportunity at stake: the playoffs. Belpre’s playoff chances are locked in, but with a win Friday night, the Golden Eagles can secure… 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 a poll like this Thank you for taking part in this survey! Create a poll like this Above you will find this year’s player of… 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 of $80,000 was placed on paid administrative leave just six weeks later on Sept. 10 “pending a review of his action and comments involving ongoing… 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 become the first in league’s history to win MAC Player of the Year three times in a row.
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 spot out of postseason play. They will have one last chance to improve their rating against the Fairfield Union Falcons (4-5, 2-4). “It’s a win… 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 substance. Federal authorities say a grand jury in Columbus recently indicted four suspects from Steubenville, one from Irving, Texas, and two from Weirton, West Virginia…. 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 reported at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Ziegenfelder plant in Wheeling, prompting the factory to be evacuated. The plant uses ammonia for its refrigeration system…. 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 pair will discuss how they created Tammy Faye’s Final Audition, a play about 1980s televangelist Tammy Faye Bakker Messner. The play, produced by Brick Monkey… 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 sport management, and master’s degrees in clinical and translational science, and social work. Marshall says in a statement that the new programs will be offered… 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. Chillicothe police say the victim in the Oct. 16 robbery is still in the hospital recovering from injuries. Southern Ohio Crimestoppers say private donors have… 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 Tuesday. Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes said 14,000 people have voted absentee as of Monday. That’s down from 27,000 people who had voted absentee… 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 a path to the MVL title. They were not so lucky against the Scotties. Sheridan’s offense faltered against Tri-Valley’s stingy defense and the Generals fell… 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 last week with a 50-38 win at Wellston, head coach Mike Bartrum thinks the team can carry its momentum home in a high-stakes showdown with… Read More