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Vinton County Has No Problem with Marietta
Over the past few seasons it feels as though the Convocation Center at Ohio University has become Vinton County’s second home. The Vikings are once again Convo bound after they… Read More
Strong Offense Allows Ohio to Beat Miami
Ohio once again came away victorious in the ‘Battle of the Bricks,’ topping Miami 77-63. Today’s win meant even more to Ohio than just beating its rival. Ohio (19-8, 10-6)… Read More
Meigs Marauders One and Done Against Fairfield Union
The Meigs Marauders went one and done against the number two-seeded Fairfield Union Falcons 62-53 on Feb. 25. A big game from junior Christian Mattox and play off the bench… Read More
Waterford Defeats Fairfield, Continues Tournament Streak
Alli Kern stood under the basket and shot. The ball clanked off the rim and Kern snagged the offensive rebound. Repeat and repeat before Kern finally made the ball through… Read More
Alexander Lady Spartans Advance to District Championship
The one-seeded Alexander Lady Spartans kept their playoff run alive Saturday afternoon in a 50 to 36 victory over the Minford Lady Falcons, advancing to the district championship. Alexander jumped… Read More
Belpre Falls to South Webster Lady Jeeps
South Webster and Belpre should open a bakery after Saturday’s matchup. Their specialty? Turnovers. The Lady Jeeps and the Lady Golden Eagles combined for a whopping 45 turnovers. Belpre turned… Read More
Ohio Theme Park Sets Seasonal Job Fair for March 4
MASON, Ohio (AP) — A southwest Ohio theme park plans a March 4 job fair as it seeks to fill some 4,200 seasonal positions for the 2017 season. Kings Island… Read More
Flu Outbreak on the Rise in West Virginia
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia’s health officer says the flu outbreak has increased statewide and is expected to peak in a few weeks. Dr. Rahul Gupta, state health officer… Read More
Ohio Regulators Propose Strict Limits for Medical Pot Supply
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio’s proposed restrictions on how much medical marijuana a patient could buy would be among the nation’s strictest. Under Ohio’s medical marijuana law, patients with 20… Read More
Ohio University Administration Reaffirms Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
ATHENS, Ohio — Administrators at Ohio University have reaffirmed their commitment to diversity and inclusion in response to the U.S. Department of Education and the U.S. Department of Justice revoking previous… Read More
Ohio Faces a Must-Win Situation Against Undermatched Miami
Ohio begins their three-game homestand in another ‘Battle of the Bricks’ quarrel, as they face conference rival Miami (OH) Saturday. This rivalry is the least of Ohio’s concerns at the… Read More