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Bobcats Shut Down Golden Flashes in Win
By: Andrew Hohman, Connor Martin
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It seemed like just another day at the office for the Ohio Bobcats (22-4, 14-1) as they dominated the Kent State Golden Flashes (5-20, 2-13) 86-52. The ‘Cats drove the… Read More

Waterford Jumps Out Early Against Symmes Valley
By: Kellen Becoats
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When No. 3 seed Waterford’s Wyatt Lang put his head down and took his steps toward the basket there was only one place that ball was going: forcefully into the basket as… Read More

Permitless Concealed Gun Bill Heads to W. Va. Governor’s Desk
By: Associated Press
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – A proposal to let people 21 years old and up carry hidden guns without permits or training is headed back to Democratic Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin…. Read More

Cabell School Board Approves Personnel Layoffs, Transfers
By: Associated Press
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HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) – The Cabell County Board of Education has voted unanimously to approve 61 layoffs and 97 transfers for professional and service personnel. The Herald-Dispatch reports during a… Read More

Hocking County Attorney Charged with Sexual Battery
By: WOUB Staff reports
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A defense attorney currently running for the prosecutor’s seat in Hocking County is being investigated for sex crimes. According to the Athens County Prosecutor’s Office, Jason Sarver, 36, was arrested… Read More

Cops: Suspect Fatally Shot by Police was Holding Pellet Gun
By: Associated Press
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FAIRBORN, Ohio (AP) – Police in southwest Ohio say a robbery suspect fatally shot by police when he pointed a gun at officers was later found to be holding a… Read More

Woman Sentenced in Murder for Hire Case
By: Associated Press
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CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio (AP) — A former Ohio fashion model convicted of trying to hire a hit man to kill her husband’s ex-wife has been sentenced to seven years in prison…. Read More

2016 “On The Green Weekend” Schedule Announced
The schedule for On The Green Weekend (OTG), the Ohio University Alumni Association’s spring Homecoming held May 18-22 and featuring academics and the arts, has been finalized. For the first… Read More

OUPD Releases Second Sexual Offense Alert in Less Than A Week
By: Susan Tebben
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University police are looking for a suspect in the third reported sex offense in less than a week on campus. A crime alert was released late Tuesday night with information… Read More

Pine Grove Water Advisory Lifted 3 Days After Oil Spill
By: Associated Press
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PINE GROVE, W.Va. (AP) – Officials in Pine Grove say the northern West Virginia community has lifted a water advisory three days after an oil spill in a creek. Town… Read More

Ohio Law Seeks Help for Drug-Addicted Pregnant Women
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – The Ohio House has passed a bill requiring certain health care workers to encourage drug-addicted expectant mothers to go into treatment. The bill approved Tuesday in… Read More

Men Wrongly Imprisoned for Murder Get Millions From Ohio
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Two Ohio brothers who spent decades in prison for a murder they didn’t commit will receive millions in additional compensation from the Ohio Court of Claims…. Read More

Belpre Makes Big Plays to Get Past Miller
By: Joseph Payton
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With the Miller Falcons holding onto a four point lead late in the 4th quarter, a steal and a fast break looked like it would lead to a huge layup… Read More