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Wahama Upsets Trimble in Overtime Thriller
By: Alex Harrison, Nick Niehaus
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Ranked as the No.7 team in Ohio, with five more players and two standouts in Justice Jenkins and Bryce Guthrie, it seemed as if Trimble would be able to snag a win against Wahama. However, in an overtime thriller, Wahama upset the Tomcats 82-81. The Tomcats were on top for most of the game, until… Read More
Strong Second Half Propels Ohio Past Western Michigan
By: Blake Baker
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An impressive offensive performance from Ohio resulted in a much needed 82-64 win over Western Michigan Tuesday night. For much of the game, the teams were evenly matched. Both squads entered the game 1-3 in conference play, and each plays a physical style of basketball. The lead changed hands 6 times and the score was… Read More
Rebels Force Turnovers to Overcome Lancers
By: Rachel Cherry
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Federal Hocking (3-11, 2-8) failed to be efficient on defense allowing South Gallia (11-2, 7-2) to dominate and win 61-36. South Gallia started off strong and kept Federal Hocking from picking up and scoring. South Gallia’s senior guard Joseph Ehman led the Rebels with on both sides of the ball for the night. Ehman finished… Read More
Vinton County Claims Top Spot in TVC-Ohio
By: Jackson Schroeder, Jordan Gallagher
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One week ago Meigs and Vinton County was projected to be a top matchup in the TVC-Ohio this season. As the No. 1 team (Vinton County) in the conference faced the No. 2 (Meigs), a quick flurry of snow caused the game to be cancelled. Flash forward one week, and it was as if the extra week… Read More
Vinton County Places in Division II Rankings
By: Corbin Bagford
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The Vinton County Vikings’ strong performance on the court this season hasn’t gone unnoticed. In the second weekly OHSAA Associated Press poll, Vinton County ranks sixth in Division II. The Vikings are undefeated in TVC-Ohio play and have suffered just one loss on the season. The Maroon & White tallied 51 points in the poll,… Read More
Trimble, Waterford Ranked in Boys AP State Polls
By: Alex Harrison
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Two wins bumped the Trimble Tomcats up two spots in the Ohio AP Boys State Basketball Poll. The Tomcats, ranked No. 9 last week, leapt into the No. 7 spot in the second slate of rankings. Trimble had its biggest win of the week over Waterford. The Wildcats also made an appearance on the poll, coming in… Read More
Ohio Men’s Basketball: Stepping Up When It Counts
By: Patrick Klinger
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With one of the youngest teams in school history, starting forward Treg Setty is the lone senior on the Ohio Bobcats roster. That puts the Green and White in a fascinating position in which many of its juniors must step into leadership roles. “We have a very small amount of experience on this team,” second… Read More
Voinovich School Is At the Hub of Innovation for the University and the Region
By: Tom Hodson
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The Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Affairs has a mission to enhance the innovation environment at Ohio University and throughout the region, according to Dean Dr. Mark Weinberg. As founding-dean, Dr. Weinberg provides strategic oversight of the economic development including business technical assistance programs and “equity funding for high-growth businesses in the Appalachian Region.”… Read More
Meigs High Students’ Photography Featured at Kennedy Museum
The Kennedy Museum of Art is presenting Emerging Artists: Meigs High School Photography, a juried exhibition of new photographic works created by students, on view in the 2nd floor gallery, Jan. 22 to March 20. In 2012, the Kennedy began presenting an annual exhibition of high school photography with a goal to showcase the work… Read More
Women of Appalachia Project Returns to OU
Once again, women from Appalachian Ohio, West Virginia and Kentucky have come together at Ohio University’s Multicultural Center to participate in the 7th Annual Women of Appalachia Project (WOAP). According to a release, the event “embraces the Appalachian stereotype – to show the whole woman, beyond the superficial factors that people use to judge her.”… Read More
2 Ohio Lawmakers Plan Listening Tour On Medical Marijuana
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Two state lawmakers in Ohio plan to travel the state to gather public opinion as the Legislature contemplates where to go next on medical marijuana. State Sens. Dave Burke, of Marysville, and Kenny Yuko, of Richmond Heights, will at an event Tuesday discuss details of a series of town hall forums… Read More
State Mulls Pay Increase For Ohio’s School Superintendent
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – State school board members and legislative leaders are trying to determine how much they should pay Ohio’s school superintendent as the search begins to fill that position. The Plain Dealer in Cleveland reports the current salary of $195,000 for Ohio’s top school official is less than what some local school districts… Read More
W.Va. High Court To Hear Arguments Tuesday On Senate Vacancy
By: Associated Press
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – The state Supreme Court will hear oral arguments about replacing a senator who was elected a Democrat and resigned Republican. The hearing is set for Tuesday afternoon. Former Wyoming County Sen. Daniel Hall was elected a Democrat in 2012 and turned Republican after the 2014 elections, breaking a tie for an… Read More
Judge To Hear From Fired Ohio State Band Director’s Lawyers
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Lawyers for Ohio State’s fired marching band director are taking their request to withdraw from his case to the judge. U.S. District Judge James Graham has set a hearing on the request Tuesday. Former director Jonathan Waters’ legal team has said in court filings that Waters is unable to “substantially meet”… Read More
Higher Education Day Set At West Virginia Capitol
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – It’s higher education day at the West Virginia Capitol. Representatives of colleges and universities across the state are gathering Tuesday for the annual event to bring attention to their mission and the opportunities they offer. The West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission says participating institutions will distribute information and have representatives… Read More
CSX To Close Huntington, W.Va. Administrative Offices
By: Associated Press
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HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) – CSX is closing its Huntington administrative offices amid the downturn in the coal industry. In a news release Monday, the railroad company said 121 management and union employees in the Huntington division will continue working in the area for several months in transitional roles. The release says many employees can fill… Read More
Prosecutor: Murder Charge Expected In Ohio Officer’s Slaying
By: Associated Press
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A county chief prosecutor says he expects a murder charge to be brought against the man suspected of killing a village police officer in Ohio, but it’s not clear how soon that could happen. Knox County Prosecutor Chip McConville says 32-year-old Herschel Ray Jones III was being held Monday for violating the conditions set when… Read More