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Bloom-Carroll Keeps Playoff Hopes Alive
By: Joe Fracasso
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Fairfield Union (4-6, 3-5) was no match for Bloom-Carroll (6-4, 4-3) Friday as the Bulldogs blew out the Falcons 40-20. Before the crowd could even settle into its seats, the Bulldogs got on the board. They recovered an onside kick on the opening kickoff and on the next play, Seth Paszke took it in for… Read More
Scores From Around the Area: Week 10
By: Aaron Talib
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Tri-Valley Conference: Ohio Division Alexander: 35 – Meigs: 26 Nelsonville- York: 14 – Athens: 50 Wellston: 12 – Vinton County: 23 River Valley: 7 – Shadyside: 14 Tri-Valley Conference: Hocking-Division Trimble: 50 – Federal Hocking: 0 South Gallia: 61 – Miller: 26 Waterford: 32 – Belpre: 53 Eastern vs. Southern (Sat.) Muskingum Valley League… Read More
Husted Sends Ohio Pot Issue Findings to County Prosecutor
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Ohio’s elections chief has referred alleged violations against a group supporting Tuesday’s marijuana legalization question to a central Ohio prosecutor. In a letter Friday, Secretary of State Jon Husted told Delaware County Prosecutor Carol O’Brien that a county election board investigation found potential election law violations by The Strategy Network, which… Read More
Preview: “Going Gold” Brings Pediatric Cancer into Spotlight
By: Kelly Martin
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Pediatric cancer can send a normal family’s life into a tailspin. Angela and Michael Dina know the trauma first hand – their son Charlie was diagnosed with Stage 4, high risk Neuroblastoma after a stomachache that wouldn’t go away. Charlie has been in remission for two years, but his family and friends have teamed together… Read More
Athens Artist McVicker’s Work Exhibited at Alma Mater
By: Kelly Fisher
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Many college students try new things while at school, whether it’s joining a club or engaging in an artistic activity. Athens artist John McVicker was no exception — in his case, he spent his free time painting. However, unlike many former students, McVicker stuck with it after graduating. Now, more than 40 years later, the… Read More
Drug Felons on Early Release Have Different Transition Times
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Some ex-drug offenders getting out early under a federal release program are spending little or no time in transitional housing first. The offenders are among thousands nationally and hundreds in Ohio set for release under a cost-cutting measure intended to reduce the nation’s prison population. Phelps Jones, federal supervising probation officer… Read More
Police to Post Photos of Prostitute Solicitors on Billboard
By: Associated Press
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HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) – Police in Huntington will begin using an electronic billboard to display the faces of people convicted of soliciting prostitutes. The Herald-Dispatch reports Police Chief Joe Ciccarelli says he hopes the billboard helps in the battle against prostitution. Ciccarelli says research suggests publicly outing those who solicit prostitution instead of the prostitutes… Read More
Ann Romney to Join Women Backing GOP Sen. Portman in 2016
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Ann Romney is scheduled to help U.S. Sen. Rob Portman launch the women’s outreach component of his 2016 re-election campaign. The wife of 2012 Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney is scheduled to appear at a luncheon at the Franklin Park Conservatory in Columbus on Friday. She will join Portman and his… Read More
Kentucky State Police Academy Produces 45 New Troopers
By: Associated Press
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) – The newest class of troopers has graduated from the Kentucky State Police Academy. Diplomas were presented to 45 new troopers at ceremonies in Frankfort on Thursday. Their addition to the force brings the agency’s strength to a total of 880 troopers serving across Kentucky. The new troopers are part of the… Read More