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Nelsonville-York Overcome by Dawson-Bryant
By: Jerry Kirven
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After three consecutive losses, the Nelsonville-York Buckeyes came ready to fight for their respect, their honor and ultimately their season; but the sting of the Dawson Bryant Hornets was too… Read More
River Valley Raiders Upset Alexander Spartans
By: Maggie Shandrick
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After losing to the Alexander Spartans (11-12, 7-5) two times earlier this year, the River Valley Raiders (9-14, 3-9) were not going to allow that to happen for a third… Read More
Alzheimer’s Center Forced to Close
An Alzheimer’s day care center that serves people from five Kentucky counties is shutting down after 30 years due to a cut in state funding. The Pulaski County Alzheimer’s Disease… Read More
PHOTOS: 25th Annual River City Blues Competition
This weekend marked the 25th annual River City Blues Competition, which pitted up-and-coming musical acts against each other for a grand prize of $1,000 and sponsorship to the International Blues… Read More
Colony Short Film Festival March 2-4 At Peoples Bank Theatre
The Colony Short Film Festival marks its 11th year of showcasing local and international short films in downtown Marietta, March 2–4 at the historic Peoples Bank Theatre. This year’s short film festival… Read More
Baker’s Breakdown: A Look to Next Season
By: Blake Baker
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Brackets are busy being busted, records go right out the window, and a loss means the end of the road. Postseason basketball is upon us. But instead of looking ahead… Read More
Local Student Art Celebrated at ARTS/West
March 2, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. will mark the opening reception for the the Federal Hocking Secondary’s student chapter of the National Art Honors Society’s sixth annual 8 X 10… Read More
Elvis Returns to Stuart’s With Award-Winning Dwight Icenhower
Stuart’s Opera House in Nelsonville, OH will welcome nationally recognized Elvis tribute artist Dwight Icenhower on Saturday, Feb. 25 at 7 p.m. Tickets are on sale now! Dwight Icenhower was… Read More
Conor Oberst To Headline Thursday At NMF ’17
Stuart’s Opera House presents the 13th annual Nelsonville Music Festival (NMF) June 1-4, 2017 at Robbins Crossing on the campus of Hocking College in Nelsonville, Ohio. The second round of lineup announcements… Read More
Klein Wins MAC Player of the Week
By: Nick Ursini
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Redshirt junior Michael Klein took home the Mid-American Conference East Division Player of the Week after an outstanding performance both on the mound and in the batter’s box over the… Read More
Justice Touts West Virginia Highways Construction Plan in Statewide Tour
By: Associated Press
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SLAB FORK, W.Va. (AP) – Gov. Jim Justice is touting his highways construction proposal that would be financed by higher taxes and fees in his tour of West Virginia. The… Read More
Kasich Wants Ohio Teachers to Complete Business Externships
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – A provision in Gov. John Kasich’s budget proposal would require Ohio teachers to complete externships with a local business in order to have their licenses renewed…. Read More
A Litter of 6 Endangered African Painted Dog Pups on Display
CUMBERLAND, Ohio — An Ohio zoo says a litter of six African painted dog puppies born in December can now be viewed by the public. The Columbus Zoo says the… Read More
Athens City Schools Plan to Cap Enrollment Sizes to Keep Classes Small
By: WOUB Staff reports
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ATHENS, Ohio — The Athens City Schools Board of Education decided Thursday to cap class sizes throughout the district and may decide to move the start of next year’s school… Read More
Hocking College Will Not Change Policy on Firearms
By: WOUB Staff reports
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NELSONVILLE, Ohio — Hocking College will not change its current policy on firearms and dangerous weapons to allow concealed carry permits on its campuses. According to the Athens Messenger, the… Read More
Ohio Swimming Senior Profile: Laura Dawson
By: Ryan Lewis
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Laura Dawson will be competing in her final Mid-American Conference swimming championships this weekend. She is one of four seniors that led a very young Bobcats swim team this year…. Read More
Ohio Swimming Senior Profile: Myriah Ariza-Balter
By: Alyssa Lyons
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Senior Myriah Ariza-Balter has built up a long resume during her time at Ohio. Ariza-Balter came to Ohio from Evergreen, Colo. where she was dubbed a Scholastic All-American. While there,… Read More
Ohio Swimming Senior Profile: Carrie Dukes
By: Andrew Hines
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Senior Carrie Dukes came to Athens from Monkton, Md. as a freshman in 2013 to swim for the Ohio Bobcats. She has now been with the team for four years… Read More
Ohio Swimming Senior Profile: Josie Barker
By: Justin Cudahy
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Josephine “Josie” Barker is one of four seniors graduating this semester from the Ohio Swimming & Diving team. Born and raised in N. Yorkshire, England, earned herself many accolades in… Read More
Fire Departments to Receive Communication Upgrade
By: Joseph Payton, Russ Heltman
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ATHENS, Ohio – Imagine an emergency situation in rural Athens County that requires more reinforcements than expected. However, the rough terrain of the area blocks the radio signals. Rural fire departments in Athens County… Read More
Some Ohio Counties Fell Victim To Recent Cybercrime Attacks
By: Associated Press
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NEWARK, Ohio (AP) – Some local governments in Ohio have been among the thousands of victims of a cybercrime threat known as “ransomware” that spread rapidly last year. The Newark… Read More
Ohio Soliciting Bids For ‘Seed To Sale’ Marijuana Tracking
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – In preparation for Ohio’s new medical marijuana program, the state is looking to buy a system to track the marijuana from seeds and harvest to testing… Read More
Ohio Lawmaker Seeks Ban On Suspending Young Students
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – An Ohio lawmaker is considering legislation to ban suspensions and expulsions of students in the third grade or younger unless a student threatens to harm. The… Read More
Lawmakers Act To Nix Impact Of Ohio Court Ruling On Cocaine
By: Associated Press
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TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) – Ohio lawmakers are moving quickly to override a state Supreme Court ruling that prosecutors fear could delay and shorten sentences for suspects caught with cocaine. The… Read More
Kasich Says Phasing Out The Affordable Care Act “Makes No Sense”
By: Associated Press
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MUNICH (AP) – Ohio Gov. John Kasich says he supports repealing and replacing the Affordable Care Act but thinks a plan floated by Congressional Republicans last week to phase out… Read More