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Lady Marauders Use Depth to Power Past Lady Lancers
By: Andrew Hohman
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Early in the season, Meigs coach Scott Cleland said all 13 girls on his team could be considered a starter. That isn’t as true anymore – but in a good way. A near triple-double from Kassidy Betzing, 23 points by Madison Fields and great team defense lifted Meigs to a 61-46 victory over the Lady… Read More

Pullins Leads Lady Eagles Over Injured Lady Tomcats
By: David Michael
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The Eastern Lady Eagles (9-3, 6-2) flew away with their game against the Trimble Lady Tomcats (6-6, 4-4) 57-20. At the end of the first quarter the Tomcats led 8-6. However, Morgan Murphy had to leave the game due to medical issue. Murphy’s departure saw the Lady Eagles opportunity to take the game, and they quickly… Read More

Lampkins Named Player of the Week
By: Jordan Gallagher
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After a stunning week where she amassed 44 points in two games, Bobcat guard Quiera Lampkins was named the MAC East Player of the Week. In addition to putting up big numbers, Lampkins helped her team to a 2-0 week. The first of those wins came against Middle Tennessee State where Lampkins had one of her… Read More

Ohio Dad of Slain Infant, Injured Toddler Pleads Not Guilty
By: Associated Press
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MARIETTA, Ohio (AP) – A man accused of suffocating his infant son and seriously injuring his toddler daughter has pleaded not guilty to aggravated murder and other charges in southeastern Ohio. Court officials in Marietta say Adam Baker pleaded not guilty Monday to charges of aggravated murder, attempted aggravated murder and felonious assault. The Marietta… Read More

Court Weighs Whether Immunity Law Covers Non-Medical Help
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – The Ohio Supreme Court is weighing whether the state’s good Samaritan law should apply to individuals trying to provide non-medical help in emergencies. The court plans to hear from both sides Tuesday in the case of a man sued after his unsuccessful efforts to free another man whose leg was pinned… Read More

Analysis: Kasich’s Pardon Rate in 2015 Less Than 1 Percent
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Ohio Gov. John Kasich’s administration says the low number of clemency approvals in 2015 were mostly the result of timing. An analysis by The Columbus Dispatch found that Kasich’s 2015 pardon approval rate of 1 percent was the lowest of any governor in 30 years. The newspaper found that Kasich, a… Read More

Syrian Refugees Having Trouble In Ohio
By: Associated Press
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TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) – Syrian refugees seeking asylum in Toledo are finding the process long and difficult to navigate. The state Department of Job and Family Services reported that 48 Syrian refugees settled in Ohio during the 2015 fiscal year, which runs from July until June. Lucas County, where Toledo is located, took 32 of… Read More

Coal Mine Incident To Be Investigated
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CYCLONE, W.Va. (AP) – State officials are investigating a coal mine accident that killed a worker in southern West Virginia. West Virginia Department of Commerce spokeswoman Leslie Smithson says the fatality involving a belt roller occurred early Monday at Greenbrier Minerals LLC’s Lower War Eagle Mine near Cyclone in Wyoming County. Greenbrier Minerals vice president… Read More