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Chippewas Close out Bobcats in Extras
By: Nick Ursini
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The Ohio Bobcats (21-25) hit a huge roadblock after their three game win streak was snapped Friday night. Central Michigan (14-33) came to Bob Wren and won games one and three to win the series. Friday’s opening game was a huge setback for the ‘Cats. Ohio was able to cross the plate twice, but only… Read More

Bill Aimed at Tackling Truancy Passes Ohio House
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The Ohio House has passed a bill that seeks to decriminalize truancy and require schools to do more to address the problem. The Columbus Dispatch reports that the bill overwhelmingly passed in the House on Wednesday. It will now go to the Senate. The bill requires schools to provide earlier notice to… Read More

Auto Parts Plant in Sandusky Closing Around End of Year
By: Associated Press
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SANDUSKY, Ohio (AP) — An auto parts plant that employs more than 300 people in northern Ohio will shut down around the end of the year. The owners of KBI in Sandusky announced the closing this past week. The factory makes wheel bearings. The Sandusky Register reports union leaders say they did everything they could to… Read More

Athens Organizers Come Together For Women’s Recovery
By: Susan Tebben
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The road to recovery for women of Athens began with a single step Friday at the Athens Public Library. A full conference room of educators, counselors, probation officers and administrators brought their ideas together in the search for a solution to the lack of options in Athens for women recovering from alcohol and substance addiction…. Read More