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Nelsonville-York Uses Defense in Win Over River Valley
By: Justin Holbrock
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Offense was hard to come by in the Nelsonville-York Lady Buckeyes’ home game against River Valley. That is except for Jessie Addis who poured in 21 points leading the Lady Buckeyes to a 43-31 win. Addis dropped 16 points in the first half alone making 7 of 11 shots compared to the rest of team, which went… Read More
Eastern Takes Over in Third Quarter over Federal Hocking
By: Ryan Lewis
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After a weak first half performance, Alyson Bailey and the Eastern Lady Eagles (9-3, 7-2) were able to put together a strong third quarter and cruise to a 57-43 win over TVC foe, Federal Hocking (1-12, 1-8). In the third quarter alone, the Lady Eagles were able to double their halftime score and then some. They… Read More
Waterford Uses a First Half Push Over Trimble
By: Griffin Ratcliffe
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Trimble’s schedule this week featured the two top teams in the TVC-Hocking. The Lady Tomcats (6-7, 4-5) finished out their hardest part of their schedule with a loss to the Waterford Lady Wildcats (11-0, 9-0) 55-14. Waterford’s defense took control early. Only allowing four points in the first half, the Lady Wildcats forced the Tomcats… Read More
Puckett, Hale Lead Lady Vikings in Blowout
By: Patrick Klinger
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The Vinton County Lady Vikings (11-3, 5-1) seized control of the Athens Lady Bulldogs (1-10, 1-5) during their 12-0 second quarter run. Following the quick surge of points, Vinton County cruised to a 64-33 victory in front of its home crowd. “I think our players loosened up a little bit in the second quarter,” Vinton County… Read More
Canine Unit Apprehends Man Under Bed
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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The Athens County Sheriff’s Office has its canine unit to thank for its latest apprehension. The sheriff’s office was searching for Benjamin Bellar, 24, who was wanted on a nationwide warrant for a felony theft charge. Bellar fled from law enforcement on Jan. 5 when the Athens Major Crimes Unit responded to 9310 Stagecoach Road,… Read More
Hocking Hawks Forced To Forfeit Wins
By: Susan Tebben
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The first season of the Hocking College Hawks’ football team won’t be a winning one, based on violations of the National Junior College Athletic Association. A representative from the NJCAA confirmed that the team was required to forfeit their wins due to violations related to the players. “Hocking failed to certify the eligibility of their… Read More
Ohio Turns to Security Expert to Shield Lethal Drug Info
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Records show the state paid a security consultant $4,900 in its efforts to shield the names of people or companies providing lethal drugs to Ohio’s prisons system. The state says the risks identified by consultant Lawrence Cunningham justify keeping those names secret. Those risks include violence, intimidation, harassment, annoyance or oppression…. Read More
Backers of Drug-Price Proposal Sue Ohio’s Elections Chief
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Backers of an effort aimed at controlling prescription drug prices purchased by state agencies are suing Ohio’s elections chief over their petition signatures. Supporters, who include the AIDS Healthcare Foundation, say they’ve met the state’s requirements to force lawmakers to consider the Ohio Drug Price Relief Act. The proposed initiated statute… Read More
Columbus Police Hope Signs Curb Panhandling on Exit Ramps
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Police in Ohio’s capital are hoping panhandlers who seek donations from drivers at freeway exits will be deterred by some new signs placed in targeted locations that note panhandling is prohibited in such areas. Authorities say it’s a safety concern for both the pedestrians and motorists in Columbus. New signs have… Read More
Former OSU Band Director’s Fight Could Be Over
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Ohio State University’s fired marching band director can no longer afford the high-powered legal team that has been helping him fight for reinstatement. In court filings Wednesday, members of a team that included a former assistant U.S. attorney and a former Ohio attorney general asked to withdraw as counsel for Jonathan… Read More
Murderer Behind Bars Again After Sexual Relationship
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HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) – A convicted murderer is behind bars again after a reported yearlong sexual relationship with an underage family member. 34-year-old Granville Ray McCloud was arrested and charged with 10 counts of third-degree sexual assault, 10 counts of sexual abuse by a person of trust and 10 counts of incest on Dec. 18…. Read More