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Sano Leads Bulldogs Past Vikings
By: Tyler Corbit
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Athens was able to take advantage of the Vinton County secondary early and cruise to a victory. Offense set the tone early in the Plains as the Athens Bulldogs went on to beat the Vinton County Vikings 63-14. Brendon Sano was able to take over thanks to a strong balance of attacking both through the… Read More

N-Y Uses Second Half Push Over Logan
By: Marisa Oberle
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After a slow first half that left a team who averages 27 points per game scoreless, the Nelsonville-York Buckeyes (3-2, 1-0) entered the second half hungry to score. The Buckeyes utilized short, explosive plays to score three times in the third quarter. The scoring drives gave the team the momentum it needed to go on… Read More

Ohio Hockey Overpowers John Carroll in Opener
By: Robbie Dipaola
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Behind a shutout performance from Aaron Alkema in goal and two goals from senior Joey Breslin, the Ohio Bobcats cruised to their first victory on the season, defeating the John Carroll Blue Streaks 7-0 in front of a packed house at Bird Arena. Ohio’s offense wasted little time getting on the board as Breslin scored… Read More

Ohio Volleyball Opens Conference Play With a Win
By: Mitchell Lyons
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Public address announcer Lou Horvath occasionally refears to Ali Lake as “The Great Lake.” On Friday night, Lake was indeed a “Great Lake.” The Ohio Bobcats (5-8, 1-0) opened Mid-American Conference play with a victory over the Akron Zips (5-8, 0-1) in straight sets (25-15, 25-23, 27-25). Lake, who had a match high 17 kills,… Read More

Philo Uses Offensive Dominance to Defeat John Glenn
By: Taylor Nimmo
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The Philo Electrics (4-1) dominated the John Glenn Little Muskies (1-4) 35-7 this Friday night. The stands were packed to watch the MVL matchup. John Glenn hoped to redeem themselves as it lost to Philo last year 14-10. The Electrics came in hot from the beginning and their offense was unstoppable all night. Philo’s offense is what… Read More

Scores From Around the Area: Week 5
SVC Unioto 42 @ Paint Valley 19 Southeastern 20 @ Zane Trace 49 TVC-Hocking Southern 34 @ Belpre 18 South Gallia 15 @ Eastern 40 Wahama 20 @ Federal Hocking 0 Trimble 34 @ Miller 14 Frontier 14 @ Waterford 54 TVC-Ohio Alexander 13 @ Wellston 36 Vinton County 14 @ Athens 63 River Valley… Read More

Fossil Feud: W.Va.’s Attorney General Defends Coal In National Spotlight
The U.S. Appeals Court in Washington, D.C., hears arguments Tuesday, Sept. 27, in the case West Virginia v. EPA, challenging the federal Clean Power Plan. That’s the centerpiece of the Obama Administration’s attempt to address climate change by limiting CO2 emissions from power plants. The challengers include 27 state attorneys general. One in particular, West… Read More

Ohio Voter Rolls Process Wrongfully Removes Voters
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Ohio’s process for maintaining its voter rolls wrongfully removes eligible people, a federal appeals court ruled Friday as the perennial presidential battleground state prepares for the fall election. The American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio and the New York-based public advocacy group Demos sued Republican Secretary of State Jon Husted in… Read More

Ohio Hockey Returns to Bird Arena
By: Robbie Dipaola
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The 2016-17 Ohio Bobcats team will be both an experienced team, and a team trying to incorporate nine new freshmen to their program this season. Ohio’s senior-led team will begin the 2016-17 regular season against the John Carroll Blue Streaks at Bird Arena this weekend. This will be the fifth consecutive season the Bobcats open… Read More

Ohio Looking to Get Back on Track Against FCS Opponent
By: Mike Rizzo
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Red zone problems still continue to be a tick on Frank Solich’s neck this season and he is not afraid of letting people know about it either. “We have to find a way to put more touchdowns on the board and kick less field goals,” Solich said. “That comes from us as coaches in our… Read More

West Virginia County School Board Lands $1.5M Flood Grant
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – A West Virginia county school board has landed a $1.5 million federal grant for flood recovery efforts. On Friday, U.S. Sens. Joe Manchin and Shelley Moore Capito announced the grant for the Kanawha County Board of Education. The Federal Emergency Management Agency grant will help the board address flood-related issues in… Read More

Judge to Rule Soon in Ohio Case Over Transgender Directive
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – A judge is expected to rule soon in the case of an Ohio school district challenging the Obama administration’s rule on transgender bathrooms in schools. A federal judge expects a decision within a week on whether the Highland Local School District in Morrow County could lose federal funds for its treatment… Read More

Three Arrested In Death Of 2-Year-Old
By: Susan Tebben
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Three people were arrested Thursday in Vinton County on charges ranging from murder to child endangering after a two-year-old child was hospitalized with major injuries, authorities say. Dustin T. Hutchison, Shannon Patterson and Dorothea Morrison were all arrested in connection with the incident, according to a press release by the Vinton County Sheriff’s Office. The… Read More

Praise, Prior Shootings In Ohio Officer’s File
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Records show the Columbus police officer who fatally shot a black 13-year-old during an armed robbery investigation once helped save the life of a black boy the same age. The Associated Press obtained Officer Bryan Mason’s personnel file through a public records request. It shows he has received high marks in… Read More

Funeral Service Set For Ohio Boy Fatally Shot By Police
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Funeral services have been set for a 13-year-old Ohio boy fatally shot by a Columbus police officer investigating a report of armed robbery. Attorneys for the family of Tyre King say the funeral will be held Saturday morning at a Columbus church. The services are open to the public. Police say… Read More

Agriculture Chief Touts Investments In Ohio College Visit
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WILMINGTON, Ohio (AP) – U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has highlighted the department’s investments in rural infrastructure projects with a visit to Wilmington College in southwest Ohio. Vilsack visited its Center for the Sciences and Agriculture, whose renovation was funded by a $19.7 million loan from the Agriculture Department’s Community Facilities Direct Loan Program. He… Read More

West Virginia Coalfield Retraining Group Lands $800k Grant
By: Associated Press
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – A West Virginia group that helps retrain coal miners who were laid off is receiving an $800,000 federal grant. U.S. Sens. Joe Manchin and Shelley Moore Capito announced the grant Thursday for the Coalfield Development Corporation’s factory in Wayne. The grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Administration… Read More

Judge To Rule Soon In Ohio Case Over Transgender Directive
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – A judge is expected to rule soon in the case of an Ohio school district challenging the Obama administration’s rule on transgender bathrooms in schools. The Columbus Dispatch reports a federal judge expects a decision within a week on whether the Highland Local School District in Morrow County could lose federal… Read More

PHOTOS: Daya With Special Guests Public at Templeton-Blackburn
Last night very young singing/songwriting sensation Daya (Grace Martine Tandon) brought her unique tunes to Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium alongside special guests, the Cincinnati-based Public. Check out these photos from last night’s show, taken by WOUB’s Marlena Sloss.