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Waterford Wins Despite Poor Shooting
By: Connor Martin, Tony Heim
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Dani Drayer drove hard to the basket for an easy bucket within the first five seconds of the game giving Waterford (15-0,12-0) a lead over Southern (12-5, 10-3), and it… Read More

Lady Tomcats Fall Short in Late Fourth Comeback
By: Alex Harrison, Duncan Goldberg
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The Belpre Lady Golden Eagles (10-7) never ran away with the game, but still ran out of Trimble (9-9) with a 67-57 win over the Lady Tomcats. The Lady Tomcats in the past few games… Read More

Lady Vikings Take Over in Second Half
By: Hailey Hrynewich, Jordan Gallagher
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After a tough couple of losses in a row against Alexander and Nelsonville-York, the Meigs Lady Marauders (8-10, 3-7) struggled to gain back their vengeance tonight against the Vinton County… Read More

Lady Lancers Use Full-Court Press Against Miller
By: Clark Wicks, Kellyanne Stitts
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Despite a slow start, Federal Hocking (4-14) managed to execute a strong full-court press that forced Miller (2-13) to turn the ball over 22 times. It allowed the Lady Lancers to… Read More

Walters And Dawson Earn Ohio Scholar Athletes of the Week
By: Tony Heim
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Senior wrestler Cody Walters and junior swimmer Laura Dawson have been named the Ohio scholar athletes of the week by the Ohio athletic department. Walters helped lead the wrestling team… Read More

Michaela Puckett Named Player of the Week by Ohio National Guard
By: Corbin Bagford
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Vinton County senior forward Michaela Puckett had a game to remember on Jan. 11 against the Alexander Lady Spartans. Her 34 point, 11 rebound performance in the Lady Vikings’ 71-69 victory earned Puckett the Ohio National Guard JJHuddle.com… Read More

Kiser’s on Court Street Closes
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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After little more than a year on Court Street, a local restaurant said they will close up shop to make way for a new business. Kiser’s Barbeque expanded from its… Read More

Photo Exhibit Shows Athens County’s Best Side
An opening reception for For the Love of Athens County, a smart device photo exhibit, is scheduled for Feb. 4 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at ARTS/West. In November,… Read More

W. Va. Continues Snow-Related School Closings
By: Associated Press
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – Schoolchildren are getting another day off from classes across West Virginia. Public schools are closed in 53 of West Virginia’s 55 counties on Monday. The exceptions… Read More

Analysis: College Readiness In Ohio Tied To Income Level
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – A new analysis of Ohio report-card data finds stark differences in college- and career-readiness between poor and more affluent districts. The review of 2014-2015 report-card data… Read More

Ohio AG To Ask Lawmakers For Background Check System Funding
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – As he aims to replace Ohio’s computerized background check system, Attorney General Mike DeWine is awaiting bids for the job and preparing to ask lawmakers to… Read More

Ohio Superintendent: Classes Canceled Amid More Water Tests
By: Associated Press
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SEBRING, Ohio (AP) – A school district is canceling Monday classes as more tests are being done in a northeast Ohio village where elevated levels of lead and copper were… Read More

Pro-Voucher Group Suing Ohio District Over List Of Students
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – A group that promotes state-funded scholarships that allow public school students to attend private institutions has sued a district for its list of students. Columbus-based School… Read More

Moundsville Officials Ban ATVs From City Streets
By: Associated Press
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MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va. (AP) – Moundsville officials are tackling the issue of all-terrain vehicles with a new city ordinance. The Intelligencer/Wheeling News-Register reports that Moundsville police Lt. Steve Kosek says the… Read More

An Afternoon Tea, Inspired By Masterpiece’s Downton Abbey
UPDATE: The Afternoon Tea is sold out! Thanks for your interest and support. Enjoy an afternoon of elegance inspired by Masterpiece’s Downton Abbey… Read More