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Athens Loses Heartbreaker in Tournament
By: Will Collins
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In the opening round of the girl’s sectional tournament, the Athens Lady Bulldogs lost a heartbreaker to Lady Blue Angels of Gallia Academy 57-56. With six seconds to go Gallia Academy Point Guard Jenelle Stevens hit the game winning lay-up to go ahead by one, and ultimately win the game. Gallia Academy started out fast… Read More
Trimble Advances over St. Joseph
By: Nick Niehaus
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The Trimble Lady Tomcats fought to get another opportunity to play in the sectional tournament Monday night with their win against St. Joseph in the first round. It was a very low scoring game right from the tip-off as neither team was able to score any points in the first two minutes of the game…. Read More
Waterford Tournament Preview
Expectations have been high for the Waterford basketball teams in the past seasons and this year the Wildcats find themselves in a familiar spot. Both boys and girls teams clinched the No. 1 seed in their sectional, granting a first round bye. As the Lady Wildcats attempt to repeat as Division IV champions, their sectional’s… Read More
Roehn Named to Closer Watch List
By: Alex Harrison
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Ohio Baseball pitcher Jake Roehn was named to the 2017 Stopper of the Year Preseason Watch List by the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association. Roehn, a redshirt junior, is the only player from the Mid-American Conference to make the list. Roehn came out of the Bobcat bullpen last season and led Ohio with a 2.18… Read More
Vinton County, Waterford Crack Top Ten in Associated Poll
By: Alex Harrison
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The Vinton County Vikings and the Waterford Wildcats both made the top 10 in the sixth Associated Press state poll. Vinton County cemented itself as No. 6 in Division II after another perfect week that moved the Vikings to 19-1. The Vikings reached the 100-point mark for the second time this season at River Valley… Read More
DuPont Offers $670M Settlement For “Teflon” Chemical Contamination Of Water
By: Glynis Board | Ohio Valley ReSource
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The chemical giant DuPont made an offer Monday to pay more than half-a-billion dollars to settle water contamination lawsuits pending in federal court. 3,550 plaintiffs from the mid-Ohio Valley filed suit claiming contaminated drinking water led to diseases linked to chemical exposure. The chemical they were exposed to is known as C-8, or PFOA, and… Read More
Trimble Tomcats Tournament Preview
By: Paul Roth
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The a Trimble Lady Tomcats head into the playoffs with a (6-11) record, garnering the 8th seed. They face off with St. Joseph in the first round. The ladies finished their season on a high note with a win over Southern, trying to find any kind of momentum to take into the playoffs. They have… Read More
Two Inmates On The Loose From Nelsonville Facility
By: Susan Tebben
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Two inmates who escaped a minimum security facility in Nelsonville are still at-large, according to officials. Zachariah Spires, 24; and Leonard Lowery, 32, escaped from the Southeastern Probation Treatment Alternative Correctional Facility (SEPTA) late Sunday night, according to Brenda Ostrander, spokesperson for SEPTA. “We don’t have any information as to what direction they headed or… Read More
Nelsonville-York Lady Buckeyes Tournament Preview
By: Jerry Kirven
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The Nelsonville-York Lady Buckeyes drew the No. 4 seed for the Division III tournament. Nelsonville-York will see Crooksville on Saturday at Athens High School. Preview: This game will be won by the guards. Jessie Addis will face up against 5’10” point guard Carson Miller. Crooksville will also have a decent amount of experience on the… Read More
Meigs Tournament Preview
By: Clark Wooley
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The Meigs boys and girls team drew familiar opponents in the first round of the playoffs, here’s how things look for both: Boys Opponent: #2 seed Fairfield Union (17-2) Where: Logan High School When: Feb. 25th @ 3 p.m. Summary: The boys in Pomeroy can redeem a 59-47 loss to Fairfield Union that ultimately ended… Read More
West Virginia Wildlife Officials to Relax Some Hunting Regulations
By: Associated Press
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – West Virginia wildlife officials are seeking looser hunting regulations for deer and bears. The Charleston Gazette-Mail reports Division of Natural Resources officials proposed a list of changes at the state Natural Resources Commission’s meeting Sunday. Gary Foster, the DNR’s assistant wildlife chief, says the majority of the counties will have the… Read More
Eastern Tournament Preview
By: Troy Staudenmaier
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The Eastern Lady Eagles capped off their amazing season with a dominating 65-31 win over the Trimble Lady Tomcats last week. Heading into the playoffs, the ladies were rewarded for their 17-4 record with #2 seed and a first round bye. The Lady Eagles will play the winner of Miller (7) vs South Gallia (10)… Read More
Spring 2017 Will Be a Big One For Ohio Quilters
By: Emily Votaw
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Throughout the spring, there will be an abundance of world class quilts on display throughout Ohio. Kicking off earlier this month, the Decorative Arts Center of Ohio in Lancaster is showcasing “Circular Abstractions: Bull’s Eye Quilts,” an extensive display of 51 large quilts curated by world-renowned fabric artist Nancy Crow. In May, the Dairy Barn… Read More
Athens Lady Bulldogs Prepare for Gallia Academy Blue Angels
By: Nick Ursini
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It’s that time of the year, postseason basketball is upon us and the Athens Lady Bulldogs and the Gallia Academy Blue Angels get it started in the first round of the Division II tournament. What to know: Athens (4-15)- The Lady Bulldogs finished the regular season with a 52-34 victory at Wellston. Their starting lineup… Read More
Wooton Chosen as Alcohol Beverage Control Commissioner in West Virginia
By: Associated Press
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – Longtime Alcohol Beverage Control Administration employee Fred Wooton has been selected to be the agency’s new commissioner. Gov. Jim Justice announced Wooton’s appointment and said he offers experience on several levels with the agency. Justice’s office said in a news release that Wooton has been with the ABCA for more than… Read More
Ohio Loses Another Early Lead in Loss to Gardner-Webb
By: Nick Mullens
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Ohio Wrestling faced off against Gardner-Webb Sunday looking for a win in their final road match of the season. Unfortunately for Ohio, the Green and White started off hot but would ultimately fall 24-12. This duel looked awfully similar to Friday’s matchup against Old Dominion. The Bobcats lead 12-0 early against ODU but could not… Read More
Photos: Cheering Again: Amanda Lasure moving forward
Amanda Lasure’s life revolves around cheer practice. She is a 14-year-old girl who lives in Millfield, Ohio. Twice a week she practices with her high school Junior Varsity team in Athens, Ohio, and every Thursday she practices at Cobra Cheer. On March 21, 2016 her mother and father, David and Kathleen Lasure, took her to… Read More
Ohio Splits Series with Illinois
By: Mary Ryznar
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In their weekend series away at Illinois, the Bobcats fell short in their first game with a 5-4 loss Friday night but managed to make a comeback with a 4-1 win on Saturday. Although the team was short two players, leading scorer Gianni Evangelisti and defensemen Tom Evans, Gabe Lampron was welcomed back on the… Read More
Hayes Carll Headed To Stuart’s
Stuart’s Opera House in Nelsonville, Ohio hosts Texas singer songwriter Hayes Carll on Friday, Feb. 17 at 8 p.m. for a special solo performance. Hayes Carll is at the forefront of a generation of American singer/songwriters. A Texas native, his style of roots-oriented songwriting has been noted for its plain-spoken poetry and sarcastic humor. He… Read More
Local Tattoo Artist On The Road To Recovery
By: Russ Heltman
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ATHENS, Ohio – Nearly a month after being shot, The owner of Thunder Bunny Tattoo Parlor is on the road to recovery with the support of his friends, family, and the Athens community. Around 2 a.m. on Jan. 19 Alex Andrews, 29, was shot through his kitchen window with what police identified as a sawed-off shotgun…. Read More
Sheriff: Ohio Officers Endangered When They Killed Suspect
By: Associated Press
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WARREN, Ohio (AP) – A northeast Ohio sheriff says two township police officers were in “imminent danger” when they killed a man suspected in a fatal shooting last week. The Warren Tribune Chronicle reports Trumbull County Sheriff Paul Monroe on Saturday identified the officers who shot 34-year-old Richard Latimer multiple times at a grocery store… Read More
Ohio Reports At Least 3 Child Deaths Amid Peak Flu Season
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Officials say several children around Ohio have died of flu-related illnesses and hospitalizations continue to increase in the midst of what is typically peak time during flu season. The Ohio Department of Health says more than 2,000 people have been hospitalized with flu-related illnesses this flu season, which usually last from… Read More
Ohio Gov. Kasich Plans State Of The State Speech In Sandusky
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Republican Gov. John Kasich will deliver his annual State of the State speech in the lakeshore city of Sandusky. Kasich announced plans Monday to give the address on April 4 at the Sandusky State Theatre, about 120 miles north of Columbus. The proposal requires legislative approval. In 2012, Kasich took the… Read More