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Ohio Loses in Triple Overtime
By: Russ Heltman
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Ohio Football made its return to Peden Stadium in a record breaking season opener, as the ‘Cats fell to the Texas State Bobcats 56-54 in triple overtime. On the first play of triple overtime Texas State quarterback Tyler Jones tossed a pitch to freshman quarterback L.G. Williams, after faking the sweep Williams immediately flicked it back… Read More
South Gallia Wins After Slow Start
By: Brooke Davis
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The South Gallia Rebels took home a win after beating the Federal Hocking Lancers 42-24 in Friday nights game. Federal Hocking started off the game with a touchdown by Walker Church who just couldn’t be stopped. Church scored his second touchdown in the last 2 minutes of the second quarter putting Federal Hocking in the… Read More
Tri-Valley Shuts Out Morgan
After Friday’s victory, it has been five years. The five years is not the last time Morgan beat Tri-Valley, it is the last time Morgan scored against Tri-Valley. And Tri-Valley’s 48-0 victory over Morgan on Friday keeps the streak intact. Morgan’s opening drive encapsulated the way the game would go for the Raiders. Punting from… Read More
Mountains Of Evidence: Questions About Coal’s Most Controversial Practice May Finally Be Answered
By: Benny Becker | Ohio Valley ReSource
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The prestigious National Academy of Sciences recently announced a comprehensive study on the health effects of the controversial coal mining practice known as mountaintop removal. For coalfield residents who have long questioned what impact the dust, blasting, chemicals and water contamination was having, the announcement comes as welcome news, if somewhat overdue. A decade… Read More
Athens Police Investigating Two More Alleged Sex Offenses
By: Susan Tebben
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Investigations are ongoing into two new reports of alleged sex offenses in Athens. The Athens Police Department said two women came to police in the last week, one reporting having been raped and the other claiming sexual assault by an individual she knew. The alleged sexual assault was reported to have occurred at about 2:30… Read More
Amanda-Clearcreek Proves Its Prowess Against Meigs
By: Alex Harrison
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Amanda-Clearcreek went to Pomeroy to make a statement. The Aces suffered an upset in week one, but week two was cleaner and the 20-14 win over Meigs was a smooth movement. Meigs’ top dog Cody Bartrum was shaky to begin the game. The Marauders failed to advance on the first possession and the second chance… Read More
Second Quarter Pushes Piketon Past Vinton County
By: Tyler Corbit
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What began as a defensive battle quickly switched scripts when the second half came. A first half defensive stalemate quickly became more open when the second half came around. The game ended with Piketon beating Vinton County 36-26. In the first half, turnovers dominated the early parts of the game. On the first drive of… Read More