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Campbell’s Double-Double Propels Ohio to Win
By: Blake Baker
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The sixth double-double of the year for Tony Campbell was enough to lift Ohio basketball over Arkansas Pine Bluff 65-58 despite an inconsistent team performance. Campbell had the biggest impact… Read More
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Black Earns Player of the Week Honors
By: Maggie Heltzel
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After her exceptional performance at the Seahawks Hampton Inn Christmas Invitational, Kiyanna Black has been named. MAC East Player of the Week. The Bobcats went 2-0 at the tournament, and… Read More
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Food Program Adds Requirements in 9 West Virginia Counties
By: Associated Press
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program is adding requirements for benefits recipients in nine West Virginia counties. Effective Jan. 1, people receiving SNAP benefits in the affected… Read More
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PBS Golden Globe® Nominations
On December 10, The Hollywood Foreign Press Association announced nominees for the 73rd annual Golden Globe Awards. “Wolf Hall” on MASTERPIECE received three Golden Globe® nominations, including a nod for… Read More
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Kentucky AG’s Opinion Delves Into Needle Exchange Programs
By: Associated Press
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) – Kentucky Attorney General Jack Conway’s office says local health departments may provide syringes in needle exchange programs even if participants don’t turn in old needles. The… Read More
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Patterson Sworn In As Mayor
By: Susan Tebben
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As the outgoing two-term mayor looked on, a new administration was introduced to Athens on Monday morning. Though Steve Patterson won’t officially begin his term as mayor until Jan. 1,… Read More
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Federal Money Averts Layoffs for Ohio Uranium Plant Cleanup
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – The latest federal appropriations for cleanup work at a Cold War-era uranium plant in southern Ohio are expected to again avert a mass layoff at the… Read More
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Ohio Lawmakers Question Policies for Students Skipping Class
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Ohio lawmakers are questioning policies that suspend or expel a student who repeatedly fails to show for school. A pair of House Republicans recently introduced legislation… Read More
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Brian Koscho: My Top Albums of ’15
By: Brian Koscho
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This is the ninth in a series of year-end articles by WOUB contributors. Check out all of this year’s lists at this link. 2015 had a lot of good releases and… Read More
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Llama Breaks Out of Live Nativity
By: Associated Press
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ZANESVILLE, Ohio (AP) – A llama that bolted from a live Nativity scene in eastern Ohio is home again. Two-year-old Rusty was captured Friday after fleeing the night before from… Read More
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Primary, General Election Candidates Lack Opponents
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Some state lawmakers in Ohio are expecting a smooth pathway to victory in next year’s elections. At least 14 Republicans and five Democrats will have no… Read More
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Legislation Seeks to Increase Vehicular Homicide Penalties
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Proposed legislation in Ohio is seeking to increase penalties for drivers convicted in certain aggravated vehicular homicides. The bill seeks to close a loophole that can… Read More
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Charleston Top-Ranked For LGBT Inclusiveness
By: Associated Press
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – Charleston ranked higher than any other city in West Virginia in a rating system that judges cities’ inclusiveness toward the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community…. Read More
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Historic Preservation Tax Credits Going To Nelsonville
By: Steve Robb - Athens Messenger staff reporter
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NELSONVILLE — Nearly $2 million in historic preservation tax credits have been approved by the Ohio Development Services Agency for restoration work on former Nelsonville school buildings that will be… Read More
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Eastern Eagles: Dec. 13-20
By: Ryan Lewis
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Despite only having one game this week and a strong performance by Jett Facemyer the Eastern Eagles could not get enough practice as they fell to TVC Hocking foe Trimble 78-42… Read More
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Trimble Lady Tomcats: Dec. 13-20
By: Duncan Goldberg
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The Trimble Lady Tomcats finished this past week with two big wins and one loss. The Lady Tomcats improved their record to 5-4 on the season and moved to 3-3… Read More