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Free Throws Advance Vikings
By: Matthew Stephens
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The Vinton County Vikings (21-4) secured a trip to the Sweet Sixteen on Friday evening defeating the Fairfield Union Falcons (21-5) 53-46. Junior Derrick Jones was clutch for the Vikings… Read More

Ohio Finishes Out Regular Season with Win over Miami
By: Blake Baker
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Ohio used a hot start to a solid offensive outing to outlast the red hot Redhawks of Miami 67-65 Friday night. Directly following the tip, Jaaron Simmons found Tony Campbell… Read More

Ohio Falls to McNeese State in Texas Tech Invitational
By: Rob Ellerhorst
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The Bobcats’ softball team started their long weekend with an 8-4 loss to the McNeese State Cowgirls, the first of three in the annual Texas Tech invitational. Ohio (6-4) came… Read More

West Virginia Close to Allowing Hidden Guns Without Permits
By: Associated Press
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – West Virginia is close to joining a short list of states that let people carry hidden guns without permits or training. The GOP-led House voted Friday… Read More

Lake Street Dive, Charles Bradley Added to NMF ’16
Another round of acts have been announced for the 12th annual Nelsonville Music Festival, including up-and-coming pop/rock group Lake Street Dive (performing Saturday, June 4) and soul belter Charles Bradley… Read More

State Highway Patrol Adds 50 New Ohio Troopers
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Fifty new Ohio troopers are joining the ranks of the State Highway Patrol. A spokesman said those cadets in the 159th class at the patrol academy… Read More

Cleveland Seeks 2,000 Riot-Control Suits for GOP Convention
By: Associated Press
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CLEVELAND (AP) – Cleveland plans to buy 2,000 riot-control suits with collapsible batons as it prepares for hosting the Republican National Convention in July. Cleveland.com reports the notice seeking providers… Read More

Ohio Unemployment Rate Rises to 4.9 Percent, Matches US Rate
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Officials say Ohio’s unemployment rate rose again in January to match the national rate, which dropped compared with the previous month. The Ohio Department of Job… Read More

Ky. Bill Increases Abortion Standards
By: Associated Press
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) – New Kentucky abortion clinics would have to meet more strict medical standards before they could open under a bill that has cleared a state Senate committee…. Read More

Public Comment Now Accepted on School Barricades
By: Associated Press
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REYNOLDSBURG, Ohio (AP) – The Ohio board regulating building standards is accepting public comment on new rules allowing schools to deploy portable barricade devices in the event of an active… Read More