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Chesapeake Gives Alexander a Loss
By: Brooks Russell
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The Alexander Spartans suffered only one loss last year, it came at the hands of the Chesapeake Panthers. The game was a low scoring affair as the Panthers pulled off a 9-3 win. Alexander responded to this loss by rattling of eight straight wins to finish the regular season, won the TVC Ohio and made… Read More

Kamron Curry Leads Trimble Past Belpre
By: David Michael
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The Tomcats once again dominated the Golden Eagles, 49-6. While Belpre broke its five-year scoring drought against Trimble, the Golden Eagles still couldn’t break the long lasting losing streak. The Glouster team simply played a far superior game. The Tomcats had 430 total yards, more than quadrupling Belpre’s 88. In the first half, Belpre had more… Read More

Scores From Around the Area: Week 2
By: Mary Ryznar
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SEOAL Marietta: 50 – Warren: 12 Logan: 0 – Teays Valley: 21 Jackson: 21 – Chillicothe: 24 TVC-OHIO Chesapeake: 47 – Alexander: 16 Athens: 14 – Canal Winchester: 21 Piketon: 36 – Vinton County: 26 Huntington: 28 – Wellston: 62 TVC-HOCKING Waterford: 58 – Wahama: 0 Miller: 20 – Eastern: 14 South Gallia: 42 –… Read More

Democrats Ask For Delay In ‘Golden Week’ Reduction
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Ohio Democrats are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to delay a reduction in early voting in the presidential swing state while they appeal the issue. The state’s Democratic Party asked the court Thursday to suspend a ruling that would trim early voting opportunities. That lower court decision from last month upheld… Read More

Tri-Valley Hopes to Continue Its Domination On Morgan
There are one-sided games between teams, and then there is what Tri-Valley has done to Morgan recently. In the last decade, the Scotties have not just won every matchup, but have completely dominated it. The combined score in that time span is a 472-21. In fact, the last time Morgan was able to beat Tri-Valley was… Read More

Meigs Looks to Stay Undefeated Against Amanda-Clearcreek
By: Alex Harrison
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It’s only week two, but it is statement time for Meigs (1-0) and Amanda-Clearcreek (0-1). TVC-Ohio favorite Meigs opened the year with a dominating 42-7 victory over the Gallia Academy Blue Devils. Amanda-Clearcreek suffered a sloppy 20-19 upset against Lakewood. The Aces failed to convert on two extra point attempts, leading to the loss. The… Read More

Heroin Seized During Arrest Mixed With Animal Tranquilizer
By: Associated Press
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CINCINNATI (AP) – Cincinnati-area authorities say lab tests confirm that heroin seized in a recent arrest was mixed with a powerful animal tranquilizer. Hamilton County Sheriff Jim Neil said Friday a pink substance turned out to be heroin combined with carfentanil and fentanyl. Fentanyl is a strong painkiller, and carfentanil is used to sedate elephants…. Read More

One Dead, One Injured In Hocking County Incident
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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LAURELVILLE — One person was found dead in a Laurelville residence and another is injured after an incident, according to Hocking County law enforcement. A caller reported a possible robbery at a residence on Pleasant Ridge Road to the Hocking County Sheriff’s Office early Thursday morning, according to the sheriff’s office. The caller told law enforcement… Read More

Parkersburg Federal Building To Be Sold
By: Associated Press
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PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) – The old federal building in downtown Parkersburg will soon be up for sale. Parkersburg Mayor Jimmy Colombo and the Wood County Commission met with a representative from the General Services Administration, the government agency that specializes in disposing of vacant government properties. The property will first be offered to HUD. Following… Read More