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Bobcats Earn Close Victory Against Conference Powerhouse Ball State
By: Gabe Genovesi
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The Ohio Bobcats traveled to Muncie, Indiana to play the Ball State Cardinals and walked out of Worthen Arena as the second team in the Mid-American Conference to beat the Cardinals at home this season with a 72-68 victory. An all-around team effort was needed to win against a Cardinal team that came into today… Read More

‘Rust Belt’ Rubs Gov. Kasich Wrong
By: Julie Carr Smyth | AP Statehouse Correspondent
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio Gov. John Kasich has a pet peeve: the use of the term “Rust Belt” to describe his state. The Republican governor wants to send the label to the scrap heap of history. Kasich acknowledges it’s not an easy sell, but he argues that significant changes to Ohio’s economy make its… Read More

Listen: The Woman Who Has Been First Lady
Deborah McDavis is preparing to retire after 13 years of serving as the first official First Lady of Ohio University as her husband, Dr. Roderick McDavis is stepping down from the presidency. In a surprisingly revealing interview, Mrs. McDavis shares her passions, how the Athens community helped her family work through the pain of drug… Read More

Help For Ex-Cons Re-entering Society
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The state of Ohio and the federal government have joined together to create an ID card for inmates leaving federal prison as a first step to obtaining valid identification. Ex-offenders issued the card can exchange it for an Ohio ID or driver’s license at a local motor vehicle office. The U.S…. Read More

Ohio Can’t Convert Last-Minute Chance in Loss to Illinois
By: Anthony Marino
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On the road, the No. 2 Ohio Bobcats knew they would have a tough test and could be missing some of their key players. The Bobcats came out hot though against No. 15 Illinois to take a few early leads but Illinois was able to stay in it until the final period. The Fighting Illini… Read More

Ohio Holds On Late to Beat Ball State
By: Joseph Payton
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In a game where Ohio leading by as much as 25 points, it all came down to the final play. Ball State clawed back into the game and had the final possession down two points with a chance to win or send it into overtime. Trey Moses missed a desperation baseline jumper which gave Ohio… Read More

Ohio Loses to Old Dominion by Narrowest of Margins
By: Joseph Hennessy
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The Ohio Bobcats fell to the Old Dominion Monarchs on criteria based on total points on Friday. The Bobcats had an early lead but the Monarchs fought back to tie the score at 18. After that, ODU used their momentum and won 68-67 over the Bobcats. The night started with the Bobcats winning three matches… Read More