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Vinton County Wins in Overtime Thriller
By: Kellen Becoats
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It was Michaela Puckett night Monday in Vinton County, as Puckett led the Lady Vikings to an emotional 71-69 overtime win over Alexander. Puckett scored her 1,000 point, made multiple close plays and basically drove her team to victory in a hotly contest game after the Lady Vikings came out lacking in the first and… Read More

Nelsonville-York’s Defense Swarms Over Athens
By: Matt Cudahy
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The Nelsonville-York Lady Buckeyes (10-3, 6-1) and the Athens Lady Bulldogs (1-11, 1-6) have battled in some hard-fought games over the past few years. This season, however, has been a different story. On Monday night, the Lady Buckeyes completed the season sweep defeating the Lady Bulldogs, 57-21. In the two games combined Nelsonville-York outscored Athens,… Read More

Eastern Overcomes First Half Deficit
By: Eric Walker
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The Eastern Lady Eagles (10-4, 8-2) were able to avenge their early season loss to the Southern Lady Tornadoes (10-4, 8-2) winning 34-28 on Monday night. Eastern fell behind 18-8 at half but were able to come back by making changes offensively and defensively at half time. Early on defense reigned supreme as no points… Read More

Kish, Ward, Murphy Lead Trimble Over Miller
By: Alex Harrison
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After finishing 7-15 last season, the Trimble Lady Tomcats (7-7, 5-5) matched that win total with a 54-42 win over the Miller Lady Falcons (2-11, 2-8). Coach Richards was happy about the victory, but he does not want his team to stop right at that point. The goal for Trimble now is to get the win total… Read More

Federal Hocking Breezes Past Wahama
By: Rachel Wallbrown
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The Federal Hocking Lady Lancers broke their 10 game losing streak Monday night in a 72-13 win against the Wahama Lady White Falcons. Heading into the half, Fed Hock had 30 unmatched points. Hannah Dunfee had a game-high 13 points, three rebounds, and two steals. Destiny Tabler and Miranda Scott both contributed eight points. However,… Read More

Bobcats Set to Take on Falcons Tuesday
By: Mitchell Lyons
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Tuesday’s matchup between Ohio and Bowling Green features a pair of teams looking to capture their second MAC win. The Bobcats come into this contest with a 10-4 overall record and 1-1 in MAC play. They are coming off a 79-73 point win over Ball State. In the game, junior forward Antonio Campbell scored a… Read More

Vinton County and Meigs to Square Off
By: Clark Wooley
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The two teams that finished fourth and fifth in the TVC-Ohio last season now sit in the driver’s seat of the conference. Meigs and Vinton County meet up Tuesday night in a matchup poised to be the game of the year thus far. The Meigs Marauders (11-0, 4-0) and the Vinton County Vikings (11-1, 4-0)… Read More

Ohio University’s VP for Research and Creative Activity Leads Innovation Charge
By: Tom Hodson
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Although innovation activities are spread across many departments and colleges at Ohio University, the epicenter of focus is in the office of the Vice President for Research and Creative Activity headed by Dr. Joseph Shields. He promotes research and creative endeavors by faculty, staff and students and he manages the university’s investment in that scholarship…. Read More

Frank Norton, Vietnam War Veteran
Ohio University graduate Frank Norton talks with Tom O’Grady and Cyrus Moore from the Athens County Historical Society about his experience as a Marine in the Vietnam War, and how public opinion of the war shifted after the Tet Offensive in 1968. This interview is a part of an oral history project, funded by the… Read More

Ohio Lawmakers Back CDC Limits on Painkiller Prescribing
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Ohio lawmakers leading the fight to reduce the state’s deadly addictions epidemic are backing a federal effort to curb the prescribing of painkillers. Rep. Robert Sprague, a Findlay Republican, said Monday he’s throwing his support behind proposed guidelines governing painkillers by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Sprague also called… Read More

Advocates Call for Redo of Ohio Unemployment Benefit Bill
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – A coalition of health and human services advocates says a proposal to change Ohio’s unemployment compensation system would severely limit jobless benefits for workers and it should be redone. The request from Advocates for Ohio’s Future came Monday, a day before a legislative panel planned to hold a hearing on the… Read More

W. Va. Judge Rejected Wal-Mart In Putnam County
By: Associated Press
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TEAS VALLEY, W.Va. (AP) – A West Virginia judge has rejected an effort to bring a Wal-Mart grocery store to Teays Valley. The Putnam County Board of Zoning Appeals granted Wal-Mart a permit to build the market in July. Circuit Judge John Cummings sided Friday with a group of residents who opposed the plan because… Read More

Prosecutors Focusing On Drug Suppliers
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – With heroin overdoses killing more young people in Ohio than car crashes, prosecutors are increasingly going after dealers, friends and others who unknowingly provide doses that end up killing drug users. Going after suppliers in drug-induced deaths isn’t a new idea but a new heroin scourge has prosecutors intensifying efforts to… Read More

Gary Clark Jr., Courtney Barnett Added to NMF ’16
Stuart’s Opera House has announced more acts for the 12th annual Nelsonville Music Festival, scheduled for June 2-5 at Robbins Crossing, located on the campus of Hocking College. The second round adds Gary Clark, Jr. (Friday, June 3) and Courtney Barnett (Thursday, June 2), along with Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, Fruit Bats, Steve… Read More

More Rape Kits Being Tested By Ohio Scientists
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – The state’s forensic scientists have tested about 9,500 rape kits submitted by law enforcement agencies around Ohio to check for possible DNA matches. More than 11,800 kits had been submitted as part of an effort beginning in 2011 to check previously untested kits for evidence. Roughly 2,500 of those were submitted… Read More

Hoverboards Banned At Ohio University
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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Ohio University has instituted a ban on the use and storage of “hoverboards” in all university buildings due to growing safety concerns over the products from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. According to a news release issued by Ohio University, the university’s Office of Risk Management and Safety has also issued a safety alert… Read More

Canine Unit Dies After Shooting By Burglary Suspect
By: Associated Press
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CANTON, Ohio (AP) – Authorities say a police dog shot during a burglary investigation in northeastern Ohio has died, and the suspect was shot when officers returned fire. Canton police say the K9 named Jethro died Sunday. He was shot in the face, shoulder and neck area Saturday as police investigated an alarm at a… Read More