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Maiden and Nelsonville-York Pummel River Valley
By: Taylor Jedrzejek
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Garrett Maiden had carved up the River Valley defense through the air the entire first half. The Nelsonville-York quarterback put up stats in the first half that most might not be able to in a game: 13-21 passing for 332 yards and five touchdowns. But he wasn’t going to settle for dominating the Raiders (2-2,… Read More
Scores From Around the Area: Week 4
By: Alex Harrison
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Muskingum Valley League Crooksville 10 @ Tri-Valley 42 John Glenn 17 @ Philo 28 New Lexington 14 @ Maysville 33 Logan 7 @ Sheridan 44 West Muskingum 34 @ Morgan 61 Frontier Athletic Conference Bishop Hartley 44 @ Chillicothe 7 East Clinton 28 @ McClain 14 Clinton-Massie 55 @ Miami Trace 6 Williamsburg 7… Read More
Ohio Cross Country Prepares for Virginia Tech Invite’s Hills
By: Tyler Corbit
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Ohio University’s men’s and women’s cross country teams will be in action this weekend. The Virginia Tech Alumni Invite in Blacksburg, VA will play host to the Bobcats this weekend. The women will be racing in a 6k while the men race in an 8k. The 6k event will host 16 teams, including MAC school… Read More
The Big Latch: Rising Breast-feeding Rates Could Boost Region’s Health
By: Mary Meehan | Ohio Valley ReSource
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Edwin Hall is dressed in a footed onsie covered in the pastel shades of monkeys and hippos. Although Edwin’s just seven weeks old he already tells his mom when he’s hungry with a sharp and persistent yelp. Soon after he gets her attention, Edwin is practicing his sucking technique. His mom, Sarah, with the dazed… Read More
Nelsonville-York Looks for Another Beatdown over River Valley
By: Taylor Jedrzejek
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On the surface, Friday night’s TVC-Ohio opener between Nelsonville-York and River Valley has the makings of a close game. Both teams are coming off convincing victories in week three. The Buckeyes (3-0) won a 50-33 shootout at home over Minford and the Raiders (2-1) defeated South Point 25-8. However, there is a bigger gap between… Read More
West Virginia Top Court Clears ‘Right-to-Work’ Law
By: Associated Press
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – West Virginia’s highest court says a judge made a mistake last year blocking the state’s “right-to-work” law from taking effect while the court challenge against it continues. In a ruling Friday, the Supreme Court says the unions opposing the law “failed to show a likelihood of success” in challenging the law’s… Read More
Waterford and Trimble Gear Up for Heated Meeting
By: Jerry Kirven
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In 2016, the Waterford Wildcats took down the Trimble Tomcats on the road in a game that would ultimately decide the TVC-Hocking Championship. It may be a new year but the story is the same; the Wildcats and Tomcats will battle for the top spot in the TVC-Hocking. Both teams enter with an identical record… Read More
Alexander Opens TVC-Ohio Play at Athens
By: Alex Laflin
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The beginning of TVC-Ohio action for Alexander (1-2) and Athens (2-1) will, naturally, have many implications for both teams. Alexander, despite matching its win total from last season already, has looked dismal, getting blown out in two consecutive weeks. They head into this week against an Athens team with lots of momentum, fresh off of a dominant… Read More
Southern Puts Perfect Record Up Against Miller
By: Samantha Wiesneth
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The Southern Tornadoes (3-0) and the Miller Falcons (2-1) go head-to-head on Friday night under the lights in Corning, OH. Southern is the only team left with a perfect record in the TVC-Hocking this season. Last week the Tornadoes defeated the Wahama White Falcons in overtime with a final score of 27-21. Miller is also… Read More
Kentucky Prosecutors Warn Budget Cuts Would Devastate System
By: Associated Press
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) – Kentucky prosecutors say the state’s criminal justice system will effectively shut down if they are not exempted from Republican Gov. Matt Bevin’s proposed budget cuts. Bevin has proposed budget cuts of 17.4 percent across most of state government. He said the cuts would save the state $350 million, enough money to… Read More
Ohio Football Prepares to Defend Solich’s Perfect Record Against Kansas
By: Mitchell Lyons
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Coming off a disappointing loss at the hands of the Purdue Boilermakers, the Ohio Bobcats get another chance against a Power 5 team. The Bobcats (1-1) take on the Kansas Jayhawks (1-1) Saturday at Peden Stadium. The Bobcats are licking their wounds after a 44-21 loss to the Purdue Boilermakers last Friday night. Ohio gave up… Read More
“Teaching Matters” Podcast Returns with Season Two
It’s Back!! WOUB’s Popular Podcast “Teaching Matters” Starts Its Second Season “Teaching Matters” hosted by Scott Titsworth, Dean of the Scripps College of Communication at Ohio University is back with its second season of popular podcasts. “Teaching Matters” focuses on the learning needs of students, of all ages, in the technological age of the 21st… Read More
Ohio Supreme Court Upholds Death Sentence For Fatal Shooting
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – The Ohio Supreme Court has upheld the death sentence for a man convicted of fatally shooting a man during a robbery. David Martin was sentenced to die for the 2012 slaying of 21-year-old Jeremy Cole and the attempted murder of 30-year-old Melissa Putnam at Putnam’s house in Warren in northeastern Ohio…. Read More
West Virginia Gets $3.7M For Drug, Mental Health Services
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – West Virginia’s U.S. senators say 22 health centers and rural health organizations are sharing nearly $3.7 million in federal funding to increase addiction and mental health services. Sens. Joe Manchin and Shelley Moore Capito say it’s for personnel, information technology and training. Individual amounts range from $123,080 to $175,700. Recipients include… Read More
Ohio Prosecutor Says 7 Non-Citizens Cast Illegal Ballots
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – An Ohio prosecutor says seven people have been indicted on charges they voted illegally because they weren’t citizens. Franklin County Prosecutor Ron O’Brien says the seven registered and voted in the county that includes the city of Columbus during elections in 2012, 2015 and 2016. O’Brien, a Republican, says his office… Read More