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All Eight Teams Participate in TVC Girls Basketball Preview
By: Josh Gregory
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Federal Hocking The Lady Lancers have a ways to go after falling 11-10 against Meigs in their pre-season scrimmage. Head Coach Jeremy Tolson enters his second year with the Lady Lancers and is looking to fill some depth in this young squad. The ladies will look to Junior Destiny Tabler for the big numbers, and… Read More
Four Bobcat Wrestlers Champs at Michigan State Open
The Bobcats sent 24 wrestlers to East Lansing, Michigan, to compete in Sunday’s Michigan State Open, and Ohio finished the day with nine wrestlers on the podium and four on the top spot In the 197-pound bracket, redshirt senior Phil Wellington became the open’s champion for the third time. After an opening-round bye, he won… Read More
Eastern Continues with Young, Tough Leaders
By: Megan Stamper
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Two years removed from a state championship, the Eastern Lady Eagles are set to make noise again in the TVC-Hocking. The Lady Eagles were a young team last year led by freshman Madison Williams and sophomore Laura Pullins but still managed to have success, finishing in second place in the Hocking with a 16-6 overall… Read More
Ohio Women’s Basketball Falls in Season Opener
By: Jordan Gallagher
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After a dominating first quarter by Ohio women’s basketball, it appeared that the Bobcats were on their way to a convincing, season-opening win over Illinois. But after going cold in the second quarter, the ‘Cats were never able to regain their early momentum, and fell 62-53 on Sunday. Leading the Bobcats in their strong 23-11… Read More
Lady Tomcats Expect Success With First Year Head Coach
By: Duncan Goldberg
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The Lady Tomcats only won one non-conference game last season. Trimble looks to improve that record this winter after hiring new head coach Joe Richards. The Lady Tomcats return key players Nicole Kish, Sydney Hardy and Morgan Murphy from last year’s team. The girls help bring experience and talent back to the Lady Tomcats team… Read More
OU Seniors Featured at Annual Dance Concert Nov. 19-21
The Division of Dance at Ohio University will present its annual senior dance concert, Senior Worx, featuring work by Senior BFA candidates completing their capstone in dance performance and choreography, Nov. 19-21. Senior Worx contains two group pieces, two solos, and two collaborative works with students from Factory Street Dance Studio. In her solo work,… Read More
ARTS/West to Host First Annual Holiday Storytelling Event
On Sunday, Dec. 6, ARTS/West will present the First Annual Evening with Holiday Storytellers. The local arts facility is sending out a call for local residents to submit a true story of the holidays to be shared during the program. The only parameters are that it must be a true story, family friendly, and no… Read More
Meigs Welcomes New Coach, Role Players
By: Andrew Hohman
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Scott Cleland begins his first season with the Marauders after taking last year off from coaching. Cleland knows the TVC from his previous experience with Southern. “My goal is that we’re the most prepared team that steps on the court,” he said after the TVC Girls Tipoff. Cleland plans to keep a high tempo in… Read More
Whiteman Takes Over the Reigns for Nelsonville-York Lady Buckeyes
By: Justin Holbrock
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After recording a school record 21 wins last season, the Nelsonville-York Lady Buckeyes basketball team will have a new coach for the first time in six years. Nelsonville-York’s 2015-2016 campaign will be led by Doug Whiteman, who is taking over a team that finished one game behind Athens last season for the TVC-Ohio championship. Before… Read More
Puckett Aims to Lead Vinton County
By: Matthew Stephens
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Vinton County second year head coach Rod Bentley enters the 2015-2016 with a new mindset. Bentley wants to implement more physicality in the roster. In the offseason Bentley stressed work in the weight room. He believes it will be the driving force behind the Lady Vikings. Key Players: Michaela Puckett — Senior Forward – Expect… Read More
Alexander Lady Spartans Looking to be Big TVC-Ohio Contender
By: Josh Vermillion
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Cory McKnight is entering his second season as head coach of the Alexander Lady Spartans, and his philosophy hasn’t changed much from a season ago. He preaches a very fast-paced game, with plenty of ball pressure on the defensive end leading to fast break opportunities. McKnight is looking for success out of these key players: Leah… Read More
Dispute Over Changes to Ohio’s Voting System Heads to Trial
By: Anne Sanner
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Democrats in the swing state of Ohio claim in a federal lawsuit that a series of voting-related changes made by Republicans disproportionately and violate certain constitutional rights and burden voters who lean Democratic. The state’s Republican elections chief, Jon Husted, contends Ohio’s voting process is fair. He’s called the lawsuit politically… Read More
SABIC Dismantling Former Plant in Wood County, W. Va
By: Associated Press
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WASHINGTON, W.Va. (AP) — Chemical maker SABIC is dismantling its former plant near Washington in Wood County. SABIC spokeswoman Shelia Naab told the Parkersburg News and Sentinel that a majority of the buildings are being demolished as part of an agreement to sell the property. Brazilian petrochemical company Odebrecht plans to acquire the property. Odebrecht and… Read More
Kasich Signs Bill to Fix Small Business Tax
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio Gov. John Kasich has signed a bill that seeks to avert an unintended tax increase on some small businesses that was contained in a state budget provision. Supporters say the legislation will ensure that no taxpayer will pay a higher marginal tax rate on business income for the 2015 taxable… Read More
OHSAA Announces Regional Final Game Sites
The Ohio High School Athletic Association announced game sites for regional final games across all divisions. Two teams from within our coverage area remain in playoff contention. Division III, Region Nine No. 4 Jackson will take on No. 3 Zanesville at Athens High School’s R. Basil Rutter Field Division V, Region 17 No. 2 Zane… Read More
Ohio Volleyball Sweeps Akron on Senior Day
By: Mitchell Lyons
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It was an emotional night in the Convocation Center as the Bobcats honored their seniors Saturday night, and then defeated the Akron Zips in a 3-0 sweep [25-15, 25-16 and 25-19]. The team honored its five seniors before the game. Setter Abby Gilleland, libero Meredith Ashy, defensive specialist and setter Aubree Hord, middle blocker Karin… Read More