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Shaky Defense Hurts Bobcats in Loss to Bowling Green
By: Mitchell Lyons
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During their five-game winning streak the Ohio Bobcats allowed more than 70-points one time. On Tuesday night, they gave up 87-points in an 87-82 loss to the Bowling Green Falcons. The Bobcats gave up more than 50 second half points to the Falcons for the second time this season. The first time, Bowling Green scored 58 points,… Read More

Tomcats Roll with Sixth-Straight Win
By: Duncan Goldberg
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The Trimble Tomcats kept rolling with their sixth-straight victory, taking down Ironton St. Joe 59-40 in the district quarterfinals. Even though a loss could have ended the Tomcats season, coach Howie Caldwell elected to start James Shonborn over Justice Jenkins so the senior could start a game this season. Despite not starting, Jenkins still had… Read More

Records Request Shows Response To ‘No Confidence’ Vote
By: Susan Tebben
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In an email included in a public records request, one of the administrators given a vote of “no confidence” responded to the news of the vote from the Hocking College Education Association, faculty and staff. Emails and documents related to the no confidence vote were part of a public records request filed by WOUB on… Read More

Ohio Looks to Keep Rolling in Matchup against Bowling Green
By: Mitchell Lyons
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The Ohio Bobcats will take on Bowling Green Tuesday in a rematch against the Falcons. The first game between Ohio and Bowling Green was just six weeks ago. However, it feels longer than that. That game which was in Athens, saw the Bobcats go down 91-75. Since then, these two teams have gone in opposite directions. “A loss… Read More

W.Va. Lawmakers OK Raw Milk Bill After Veto Last Year
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – After a veto last year, a bill that would let West Virginians drink raw milk through animal-sharing agreements is heading back to the governor. The state House approved the raw milk bill by an 88-11 margin Tuesday, sending it to Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin. The bill would let people strike agreements… Read More

Ex-Officer in Ohio Found Guilty of Raping Teen
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LIMA, Ohio (AP) – A fired Ohio police officer has been convicted of raping a 16-year-old girl while off duty last summer. A judge in Lima on Tuesday found 28-year-old former officer Justin Bentz guilty of rape, kidnapping and sexual battery. Bentz had testified last week that the girl lured him into having sex with… Read More

Abortion Supporters, and Now Dissenters, Organize On Campus
By: Micaela Marshall
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Abortion is a controversial topic that has sparked debate nationwide. While a pro-abortion rights organization on campus has been vocal, there is no organized group for those who are against abortion. Freshman Jacob Hoback saw the lack of united anti-abortion voices at Ohio University and is working to start a Students for Life of America (SFLA) chapter next… Read More

Gov. Kasich to Deliver Annual Policy Speech in Marietta
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Gov. John Kasich has set the date for his annual State of the State speech after a set of crucial primaries he faces as a Republican presidential contender. Kasich’s spokesman said Tuesday he’ll give the address April 6 at Peoples Bank Theatre in historic Marietta, along the Ohio River in southern… Read More

Ohio Bill Would Make 3-Day Sales Tax Holiday an Annual Event
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UPDATE 3:26 p.m. COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Shoppers in Ohio could get a three-day break from the state’s sales tax this summer under a bill passed by the state Senate. The bill had initially sought to make the sales tax holiday a yearly occurrence. Sponsoring Sen. Kevin Bacon said the bill was changed Tuesday to… Read More

Tobacco Tax Hike Up for Vote in West Virginia Senate
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – The West Virginia Senate is set to vote on a bigger tobacco tax hike than Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin has proposed. The Republican-led chamber’s vote is slated for Tuesday. Tomblin’s plan would have raised the cigarette tax by 45 cents to $1, raised a tax on other tobacco products and taxed… Read More

Ohio Senate Debates Shielding Violence Victims’ Address Info
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – The Ohio Senate is taking up legislation that would shield the addresses of victims of domestic violence, stalking and other crimes from use by government agencies. The bill getting a first hearing in the State and Local Government Committee Tuesday would let victims apply for a confidential address from the Ohio… Read More

Stuart’s Welcomes David Bromberg Feb. 27
Stuart’s Opera House will welcome acclaimed multi-instrumentalist, former Dylan sideman, singer and songwriter David Bromberg and his Quintet to Nelsonville on Saturday, Feb. 27 at 8 p.m. Throughout a career beginning in the 1960s, the Grammy nominee has combined elements of bluegrass, folk, jazz, blues, country and rock on his own recordings, and those of… Read More

Foul Trouble Hurts Lady Buckeyes in Loss
By: Brie Boothby
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The Nelsonville-York Lady Buckeyes ended their season tonight in a devastating 57-54 loss to the North Adams Lady Green Devils. The game was back-and-forth throughout all four quarters, with some clear stand out players. Both teams brought their best to the match-up, but the Lady Green Devils came away with a win by 3 points. The… Read More