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Alexander Duels Fed Hock In The Alley
By: Samantha Wiesneth
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The Federal Hocking Lancers may have trailed by double digits the entire evening, but they kept chipping away at the Alexander Spartans all night. Unfortunately, it wasn’t enough. The Spartans… Read More

Subpoena For Deutsche Bank May Put Mueller On Collision Course With Trump
By: Philip Ewing | NPR
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The special counsel’s office has reportedly subpoenaed the German financial giant for Trump family financial records. The president and his aides have warned those inquiries might cross a red line.

Conyers Resigning Amid Sexual Harassment Allegations
By: Brian Naylor, Domenico Montanaro | NPR
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The move by the longtime Democratic congressman from Michigan came after top House Democrats and House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wis., had called on him to resign.

Arrests For Illegal Border Crossings Hit 46-Year Low
By: John Burnett | NPR
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Under the Trump presidency, there’s been a dramatic shift in arrests of undocumented immigrants from the Southwest border to the interior of the nation.

Memories of “Growing Up In Athens”
Bruce Dalzell – The Parade Written for the release of “Growing Up In Athens”.

PBS Announces New Late-night Public Affairs Programming
Amanpour on PBS, led by CNN’s Christiane Amanpour, will feature conversations about important global issues, joining a stable of trusted news and public affairs programs on public television PBS and… Read More

Obama, The Free Nugget Guy, Among Most Retweeted In 2017
By: Associated Press
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NEW YORK (AP) — What do a former U.S. president, LeBron James and a guy who really, really likes chicken nuggets have in common? They all made the biggest splash… Read More

Brewed on the Bikeway combines top Athens tourist destinations
By: Clark Wicks
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With more than 20 miles of pavement, weaving along the Hocking River and winding through the picturesque Wayne National Forest, many cycling enthusiasts take advantage of the famous Athens Bike… Read More

Hundreds Expected At West Virginia Capitol’s Holiday Fest
By: Associated Press
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – With hundreds of people expected at Tuesday’s holiday celebration at the West Virginia Capitol, police plan to detour some traffic starting in the afternoon. Gov. Jim… Read More

Republican Sandra O’Brien Announces Run For State Treasurer
By: Associated Press
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CLEVELAND (AP) – Republican Sandra O’Brien is mounting a repeat run for Ohio state treasurer 11 years after defeating an incumbent treasurer in her party’s primary and losing to Democrat… Read More

Hunters Check Nearly 73K Deer In Weeklong Hunting Season
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – State officials say hunters checked nearly 73,000 white-tailed deer during Ohio’s weeklong deer-gun hunting season. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources says 72,814 deer were checked… Read More

After Sexual Harassment Scandal, Lawmakers Propose Tip Line
By: Associated Press
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) – Two Republican lawmakers in Kentucky have filed a bill that would create a tip line to report legislative wrongdoing. Reps. Ken Fleming of Louisville and Kim… Read More

West Virginia To Hold Surplus Vehicle Auction
By: Associated Press
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DUNBAR, W.Va. (AP) – A state-sponsored surplus vehicle auction is set for this week in West Virginia. The West Virginia Purchasing Division says in a news release that about 45… Read More

Waterford’s Alli Kern Passes 1,000 Point Milestone Against Federal Hocking
By: Taylor Pacelli
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The Waterford Lady Wildcats bounced back after a tough, yet close loss to the Parkersburg Lady Big Reds on Saturday December 2nd, 56-52. Tonight the Lady Wildcats defeated the Federal… Read More

Sections of GOP Tax Plan Concern OU President
By: Aaron Payne
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ATHENS, Ohio — The president of Ohio University has concerns about the GOP’s tax plan as the House and Senate prepare to reconcile the differences in their bills. Duane Nellis… Read More

Tri-Valley’s Journey Falls Short in Title Game
By: Nick Ursini
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All you can ask for is to have the ball in your hands for a chance to tie the game. Entering the fourth quarter, the Scotties were in a familiar… Read More