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Undefeated Vinton County Ranks in AP Poll
By: Jordan Gallagher
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What does 12 straight wins combined with zero losses get a team? That record gave Vinton County a spot in the top 10 of the most recent Division II AP poll for Ohio High School basketball. The Vikings have (obviously, just look at the record) been on a tear this year. The Vikings are sitting… Read More
Bacterial Meningitis Warning at OU
Ohio University is contacting its people associated with the Athens Campus about what appears to be a case of bacterial meningitis. Jenny Hall-Jones, the senior associate vice president for Student Affairs and Dean of Students emailed the following Wednesday evening: “An Ohio University first-year student living in James Hall is under observation for a probable… Read More
Local Events Join With Women’s March Efforts
By: Susan Tebben
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As citizens from around the region and across the country plan their trips to Washington, D.C., to be part of a national effort to focus on women’s issues, several events are happening in the area to show solidarity. On Saturday, a “sister march” in solidarity with the Women’s March on Washington will be held in Chillicothe…. Read More
Ohio’s Theater Division and Tantrum Theater Take Part In Ghostlight Project
Students, faculty and staff of Ohio University’s Theater Division and the Tantrum Theater will gather on the steps of Ohio University’s Kantner Hall on Thursday, Jan. 19 at 5:30 P.M. to participate in the Ghostlight Project. Inspired by the theatrical tradition of keeping a “ghost light” on in a darkened theater, the Ghostlight Project aims… Read More
Saturday Marks Gathering Place’s Third Annual Community Illumination
By: Emily Votaw
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This Saturday will mark the Gathering Place’s third annual Community Illumination event at Central Venue, 29 E. Carpenter St. in Athens, featuring many varieties of art for sale, live music and local food; all in the name of de-stigmatizing mental illness. The Gathering Place has served the Athens community for 41 years, providing connections to… Read More
Misfits Theatre Presents “The Drowsy Chaperone” At ARTS/West
By: Emily Votaw
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Theater often pokes fun at itself for the sake of nuanced storytelling, much to the delight of the audience, the actors, and everyone else concerned. The Drowsy Chaperone is a 1998 meta-musical-within-a-comedy and an excellent example of that very theatrical device. The story revolves around an opinionated old-school musical theater fan listening to (and commenting… Read More
America’s System of Athletics is Failing: Expert David Ridpath Has Observed
The American system of amateur athletics is mostly school based: elementary, middle schools, high schools, colleges and universities. Yet, that system is failing both the student-athlete and the general public, according to Dr. David Ridpath, the Kahandas Nandola Professor of Sports Administration at Ohio University. With a school based system, too many students are “cut”… Read More
Waterford Sits Ranked in AP Poll
By: Nathan Buccilla
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The Waterford Wildcats find themselves at #8 in the Division IV state rankings in the second poll released by the Associated Press. Waterford (8-3) was the only TVC-Hocking team to be named in the poll and earned 82 points, four points behind Fort Recovery. McDonald (12-0) sits atop the poll with 215 points and 15… Read More
West Virginia Senator Backs Justice On Education Overhaul
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – West Virginia Senate President Mitch Carmichael says he supports new Gov. Jim Justice’s proposal to cut the state government’s education bureaucracy. Carmichael, leader of the Republican-controlled Senate, says it’s “encouraging” to see a governor ready to make wholesale changes to the education system, something he says legislators have been trying for…. Read More
Ex-Deputy Found Not Guilty Of Murder Charge In Ohio Shooting
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WAVERLY, Ohio (AP) – A former Ohio deputy sheriff accused of fatally shooting an unarmed man after a chase has been found not guilty of murder and reckless homicide charges. A Pike County jury deliberated around five hours before finding former Pike County deputy Joel Jenkins not guilty Tuesday in Robert Rooker’s death. Jenkins testified… Read More
Several Beekeeping Workshops Set For 2017 In Kentucky
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) – Kentucky officials have scheduled several beekeeping workshops around the state through May. The Kentucky Department of Agriculture says in a statement that the classes are geared toward educating beekeepers with all experience levels. Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles said beekeeping holds a promising future in honey production and pollination. There are a… Read More
Ohio National Guard Sends 20 Members As Inauguration Support
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – The Ohio National Guard says it’s sending about 20 soldiers and airmen to provide support services for President-elect Donald Trump’s Friday inauguration in Washington. The National Guard says members from about 40 states and territories are helping with the inauguration event. It says the members from Ohio will help provide meals… Read More
West Virginia Attorney General Joins Federal Rule Challenges
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has joined 17 Republican counterparts from other states urging Congress adopt stop federal regulation overreach. In a letter to Vice President-elect Mike Pence and congressional leaders, they are calling for job-impact and cost-benefit analyses, greater congressional oversight and its approval of major rules changes. New… Read More
Waterford Glides Through Southern
By: Nick Mullens
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With four minutes left in the fourth quarter and a score of 49-52, Travis Pottmeyer spots up and silences Southern’s crowd with a huge three. This expanded Waterford’s lead to six and the Wildcats didn’t look back with a 16-4 run to finish the fourth. Waterford would leave Southern with the 68-53 win. Waterford wasn’t… Read More