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Federal Hocking Freshman Makes Big Free Throws For Lady Lancers
By: Erik Threet
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Saturday’s Tri-Valley Conference Girls Basketball Preview was meant to give teams a chance to test their squads before the regular season starts in a few weeks, however for the Federal Hocking Lady Lancers, it was much more than that. Federal Hocking’s chances of winning looked bleak, but a Meigs technical foul with less than 10… Read More

Ohio Men’s Basketball Wins Season Opener With FGCU
By: Mitchell Lyons
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Ohio men’s basketball was in action on Saturday against former NCAA tournament Cinderella Florida Gulf Coast, and the Bobcats won their 11-straight season opener 85-75. The Bobcats lost a lot from last year’s team, including guards Stevie Taylor, Ryan Taylor and Javarez Willis and forward Maurice Ndour. This year’s team features some returners like Treg… Read More

Ohio Swimming and Diving Wins First Meet
By: Mallory Golski
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Ohio women’s swimming and diving picked up its first victory of the season after defeating Marshall 197.5-107.5 on Friday. The team’s fourteen first-place finishes helped the Bobcats bring home this win. Ohio’s first win of the night was in the 200-yard medley relay. Senior Addy Ferguson, freshman Mackenzie Hornstra, junior Laura Dawson, and senior Haley… Read More

Ohio Gets Dozens of Requests for Drug Database Help
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The state says it has received a huge response to its offer to make it easier for pharmacists and medical professionals who prescribe drugs to tap into an Ohio database meant to prevent abuse of prescription painkillers. The requests from 64 entities including hospitals, pharmacies and doctors’ offices represent more than… Read More

Researchers to Study Military Marriages and Counseling
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FAIRBORN, Ohio (AP) — Researchers at Wright State University in southwestern Ohio have received nearly $900,000 to watch and study about 250 Air Force couples who’ve been in a committed relationship at least six months. The Dayton Daily News reports university psychology researchers are trying to determine the effectiveness of intervening in marriages early to preserve… Read More

Journey: A Noble Profession by Robin Hecker
Robin Hecker‘s father wasn’t clowning around (well, maybe just a little) when it comes to the lessons he taught her about love, passion, and the power of humor.

Alexander Turnovers Prove Costly Against Zane Trace
By: Andrew Hohman
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Zane Trace Head Coach Duane Hall met his team on the field after the game. The Pioneers kneeled looking up at Hall, who was in his first year back with Zane Trace. “Regional finals. Is that unbelievable? That’s unbelievable,” he said. Zane Trace’s defense forced seven turnovers to beat Alexander 34-21 and advance to the… Read More

Jackson Defenses Helps Make History
By: Erik Threet
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As it has all season, Jackson’s defense got the job done. No. 4 Jackson Ironmen (11-1) completed their third shutout of the season and outlasted the No. 8 Bishop Watterson Eagles (6-6) 14-0 to advance to the division III, region nine final. With the victory, the 2015 Ironmen are the first team in school history… Read More

Ohio Volleyball Swept Buffalo
By: Max McDulin
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Ohio defeated Buffalo 3-0 (25-15, 25-14, 25-15) on Friday night in their second to last conference game of the season in Athens, Ohio at the Convocation Center. The win moves the ‘Cats to 12-3 in the conference and 22-6 overall on the season. After dominating the first two sets, Ohio entered the third looking to… Read More

Ohio Hockey Dominates Alabama, 6-2
By: Alex Harrison
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The Bobcats were rough and tough Friday night after big hits and seven total team penalties but took advantage of the toughness and scored three shorthanded goals in Ohio’s 6-2 victory over Alabama. Sophomore Drew Grandall was called for tripping early in the first period, but the ‘Cats killed the penalty with a Matt Rudin… Read More