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Ironladies Beat Meigs on the Free-Throw Line
By: Steven Hernandez
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The Lady Marauders gave up too many fouls in their road game against the Ironladies, costing them a 44-31 loss. Jackson won the matchup from an unlikely source—the free-throw line. Altogether, the Ironladies scored 33 of their 44 points from the line, missing only eight of all their attempts. Rebeka Green dominated the score line… Read More
Vinton County Dominates Against Athens
By: Megan Vanselow, Tony Heim
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After Athens’ Sophie Miller found herself in four trouble in the first quarter, Vinton County ran away with a 50-24 victory over the Lady Bulldogs (5-15). Vinton County outperformed Athens, using its height advantage to nab 15 offensive rebounds and drive to the hoop. The Lady Vikings shot well throughout the night, but especially from behind the… Read More
Rachel Richardson Breaks Team 3-Point Record
By: Maggie Shandrick
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It has been a week of breaking records for the Richardson family. Last Friday, Seth Richardson scored his 1,000th point, and on Saturday Leah Richardson broke the Lady Spartans career scoring record as a junior. Freshman guard Rachel Richardson made history for the Lady Spartans Thursday night as she knocked down nine 3-pointers in a 69-31 Alexander… Read More
West Virginia Lawmakers OK Bill to Eliminate Prevailing Wage
By: Associated Press
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – Amid union opposition, the Republican-led Legislature has voted to repeal West Virginia’s prevailing wage for public construction projects. The Senate’s 18-16 party-line vote Thursday sends the bill to Democratic Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin for a likely veto. The House previously passed it 55-44. Republicans have veto-proof majorities, and would likely override… Read More
Athens Police Discourage Social Media in Serial Offender Investigation
By: Susan Tebben
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The investigation into a suspect being classified as a “serial” sexual offender is ongoing, but police are asking the public to refrain from using social media to obtain or release information. Since designating the suspect as a serial offender and linking three sexual assaults reported in the uptown Athens area, police say they’ve received more… Read More
Athens City Council Hears More Arguments To Rebuild Pool
By: Megan Ryan
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Built in the early 1970’s, the Athens Community pool has been standing strong with only minor repairs. Recently though, with severe leaks in the pool lining and rusted pipe pieces shooting out from the side jets, Athens City Council is considering construction of a new pool. At Monday night’s meeting, Council approved on second reading an… Read More
Parkmobile Glitch Causes Some Unwarranted Tickets, But Rarely
By: Micaela Marshall
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Students have taken advantage of a recent technology advancement Ohio University Parking Services introduced in December 2014. The Parkmobile app makes it quick and easy to pay for parking without the hassle of digging up quarters for the meter. Last year, the Parkmobile app had more than 66,000 successful transactions by students and faculty on… Read More
Farm-to-School Programming in Appalachian Ohio
By: Adam Rich
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Rural Action connects region issues in our communities to volunteerism and action. On this episode of “Conversations from Studio B”, Shannon Stewart and Tom Redfern from Rural Action invites Dr. Tom Gibbs, Superintendent of Athens City Schools for a discussion on farm-to-school programming in the area. The 2016 Southest Ohio Farm to School Conference will… Read More
Stuart’s to Host Honeycutters’ Platt for Special Backstage Show
Singer-songwriter Amanda Anne Platt will return to Stuart’s Opera House this Friday a special backstage show. Platt, the founder, songwriter and lead vocalist for Asheville, North Carolina’s The Honeycutters, is no stranger to the area, having made a few appearances at both Stuart’s Opera House and the annual Nelsonville Music Festival. Since forming in 2007,… Read More
Senators Visit Cincinnati to Hear Medical Marijuana Opinions
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Two state senators are stopping in Cincinnati as part of an effort to gather public opinions about medical marijuana. Republican Sen. Dave Burke, of Marysville, and Democratic Sen. Kenny Yuko (YOO’-koh), of Richmond Heights, are holding a forum Thursday at the University of Cincinnati. The event comes as the Legislature contemplates… Read More
Anti-smoking Group Gives Ohio Tobacco Efforts Mixed Review
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Ohio’s efforts to prevent and control smoking and other tobacco use got another failing grade in an anti-smoking group’s latest national review. The American Lung Association’s State of Tobacco Control report, out Wednesday, gave Ohio an F for prevention and control program funding and for its tobacco tax structure. But the… Read More
Free Throws Make Difference in Spartan Win
By: Chloe Szakovits, Rob Ellerhorst
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After a dominating Alexander first half, the Vinton County Vikings played competitively throughout the second half to bring themselves within two points. In the end, free throws proved valuable. Vinton County’s Derrick Jones, who went 9 for 12 from the line tonight, missed two straight shots from the line, while Alexander’s Jake Weaver nailed both of… Read More
Federal Judge Overturns Local Right-To-Work Laws in Kentucky
By: Associated Press
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) – A federal judge says Kentucky local governments cannot ban mandatory labor union membership as a condition of employment. In a ruling Wednesday, U.S. District Judge David Hale said only state governments have the authority to opt out of a federal law that allows closed shop or agency shop agreements, which require… Read More
West Virginia Tax Collections Fall Behind Estimates
By: Associated Press
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – State officials say January’s tax collections provided no signs of an economic turn for West Virginia. Multiple news outlets report that the state collected $374.3 million in revenue last month. Those figures were down $9.8 million from January 2015 and missed estimates by $11.5 million. Deputy Revenue Secretary Mark Muchow says… Read More
Lawmakers Seek $1 Billion for Struggling Coal States
By: Associated Press
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) – Lawmakers from Appalachian states hit hard by a downturn in the coal industry proposed a bill Wednesday that would set aside $1 billion from a federal fund to use for economic development. The House bill mirrors a plan laid out last year in President Barack Obama’s budget proposal that diverts money… Read More
Records: Close Contact Between Ohio AG, Anti-abortion Group
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Records show Ohio’s top law enforcer is in close contact with the anti-abortion group Ohio Right to Life, and the group’s president sent a text message to his communications chief when investigative findings were released against Planned Parenthood complimenting the press coverage. The relationship between Republican Attorney General Mike DeWine and… Read More