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Ohio Football Runs Over Ball State in Big Win
By: Anthony Allocco
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On Ohio’s 40-yard line, quarterback JD Sprague lined up behind his center Lucas Powell for the snap. After the exchange, Sprague ripped a pass down the right hash, where Jordan… Read More

AP All-Southeast District Teams Announced
The 2015 Associated Press All-Southeastern Ohio teams have been announced. Many players from within our coverage area made the list in their respective divisions. Division II Offensive player of the… Read More

Ohio Football’s Top Plays Of The Season
By: Nathan Wiseman
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The Voice of the Ohio Bobcats, Russ Eisenstein, calls Ohio’s best plays of the season through the first seven games of the 2015 season. Edited by Ohio Football reporter, Nathan… Read More

Ohio House Urges Obama to Halt the Flow of Syrian Refugees into the State
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The Republican-dominated Ohio House is urging President Barack Obama to halt the settlement of Syrian refugees in the state and the U.S., citing safety concerns. The… Read More

College Swimming Names Corrin Van Lalen Swimmer Of The Week
By: Tony Heim
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College Swimming named freshman Corrin Van Lalen the Mid-American Conference’s Swimmer of the Week. The publication named her the MAC’s top women’s swimmer after winning the 50-meter freestyle, her fourth… Read More

Bill To Defund Planned Parenthood Clears OH House
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A bill that seeks to divert more than $1 million in government funding away from Planned Parenthood has cleared the Ohio House. Backers say the proposal… Read More

Ohio Tourism Officials Unveil State’s Brand: ‘Find It Here’
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Ohio’s tourism director says a new brand for the state is designed to capture emotions surrounding Ohio’s diversity of experiences and attractions. TourismOhio’s new branding statement,… Read More

Meredith Ashy Again Earns MAC Defensive Player Of The Week
By: Maggie Heltzel
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Meredith Ashy received her fourth honor as the Mid-American Conference MAC East Defensive Player of the Week. The libero has been a huge contributor to the success of the Bobcats…. Read More

4 Inmates on Hunger Strike At Ohio Supermax prison
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – A prisons department spokeswoman says four inmates are on a hunger strike at Ohio’s highest security prison. JoEllen Smith, a spokeswoman for the Department of Rehabilitation… Read More

3D Printer Translates 3D Designs into 3D Objects for Local Entrepreneurs
By: Tom Hodson
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Ohio University has a 3D printer located at the Innovation Center that helps turn client ideas into reality or at least a mock-up of the ultimate product. For many clients,… Read More

Meet Lou Horvath
By: Max McDulin
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Lou Horvath is the man who’s been calling games for Ohio as the PA Announcer over the last 15 years. But there’s more to this man than just what you… Read More

KY Governor: Marriage Licenses in Kentucky County Valid
By: Associated Press
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) – Kentucky’s outgoing Democratic governor says the state will recognize the marriage licenses that county clerk Kim Davis altered because of her religious beliefs. Davis, the clerk… Read More

Chase Roberts: Player of the Year Candidate
Maysville’s Chase Roberts drove the Panther offense in 2015, piling up over 1,000 total yards and wearing several hats for Maysville. His efforts landed him on Gridiron Glory’s player of… Read More

Buckeye Lake Rebuild Begins
By: Associated Press
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BUCKEYE LAKE, Ohio (AP) – Workers have begun constructing a stability barrier in front of a deteriorating dam at central Ohio’s Buckeye Lake. The 4.1-mile earthen dam is nearly 180… Read More

Ohio House Plans Vote On Concealed Weapons Law Expansion
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – The Ohio House is slated to vote Tuesday on a bill to expand the state’s concealed weapons law to allow guns in places such as colleges… Read More

Senate Candidate Plans ‘Major Speech’ On Guns
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Democratic Senate candidate P.G. Sittenfeld plans a major speech on guns as he seeks to distinguish himself as the only candidate favoring gun control in the… Read More

House To Vote On Diversion Of $1 Million From Planned Parenthood
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – A bill that seeks to divert more than $1 million in government funding away from Planned Parenthood was slated for votes in the Ohio House, as… Read More

Investigation Shows Suicide Rate Nearly Three Times Homicide Rate in Ohio
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Suicide claims a life in Ohio every seven hours, but its victims are largely ignored by lawmakers, medical professionals and much of the public. That’s the… Read More

Veterans Share Stories in “Exit Wounds” Exhibit, Book
By: Kelly Fisher
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Last week, the Ohio University Multicultural Center Gallery was filled with portraits and photos of military men and women. Some conjured happy memories, while others illustrated the difficulties some veterans… Read More