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Hooper and Hixson Fuel Tomcats To Victory
Randy Hixson and Max Hooper led the way for the Tomcats, combining for 47 points on 58% shooting as the Trimble Tomcats defeated the Belpre Golden Eagles 58-44 Friday night…. Read More
Photos: Ohio University Men’s Basketball vs. Buffalo Bulls
The players of Ohio University’s men’s basketball team gave the visiting team, the Buffalo Bulls, a fight until the end. From start to finish, the opposing team led the scoreboard… Read More
Bulls Second Chance Pays Off
Current Miami Head President Pat Riley once said “no rebounds no rings.” For the Ohio Bobcats on Friday night, no rebounds meant no win. The Ohio Bobcats (9-11, 2-6) were… Read More
Farmers Fond of Trump But Growing Nervous About Trade
When President Trump spoke to the American Farm Bureau annual convention this month he focused on the regulatory rollbacks and tax cuts that motivated many farmers to help vote him… Read More
West Virginia Rejects Appalachian Power’s Tax Relief Request
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – The West Virginia Public Works board has rejected Appalachian Power Co.’s tax relief request that said unusually mild weather hurt the company’s 2017 earnings. The Charleston… Read More
WOUB-TV and FM to Broadcast the State of the Union Address
The State of the Union Address is scheduled to take place Tuesday, January 30 from 9:00 – 11:00 pm. President Donald Trump is scheduled to give his first State of… Read More
Official Who Allowed Tree Cutting By NFL Owner Is Named National Parks Director
Interior Department Sec. Ryan Zinke announced the promotion of Paul Daniel Smith, who was reprimanded in 2006 for inappropriately using his position on behalf of Dan Snyder, who wanted a better view.
Kentucky House GOP Caucus Chief of Staff Resigns
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) – The chief of staff for the Kentucky House Republican Caucus has resigned. The Herald-Leader reports Ginger Wills resigned Friday. House Majority Leader Jonathan Shell confirmed the… Read More
West Virginia Lawmakers Vote to End Film Tax Credit
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – West Virginia lawmakers have agreed to end the state’s film production tax credit following a two-hour debate in the House of Delegates and a January audit… Read More
Michigan Authorities Investigating Ohio School Official
TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) – State police in Michigan are reopening an investigation into a former teacher recently elected to a school board in Ohio even though that district banned him… Read More
Call For Auditions: Marietta Summer Theatre Festival
Peoples Bank Theatre and the Marietta College Theatre Department are holding local auditions for the Marietta Summer Theatre Festival on Sunday, February 11 at 6:30 p.m. and Monday, February 12… Read More
Teacher Suspended After Saying “Go Back to Your Country”
CHARDON, Ohio (AP) – A middle school teacher in Ohio who says he jokingly told a student to “go back to your country” has been suspended. School officials in Chardon… Read More
Future of Hocking Correctional Unit Discussed at Invite-Only Meeting
NELSONVILLE — Opioid addiction, rehabilitation, broadband and job training were all ideas brought up at a meeting to discuss the future of the former Hocking Correctional Unit. U.S. Representative Steve… Read More
A Look at Candidates Running for Ohio Governor in 2018
The following is a look at the line-ups in the Republican and Democratic primaries whose winners will face off this fall for the chance to succeed term-limited Republican Gov. John… Read More
West Virginia Issues Permit for Atlantic Coast Pipeline
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – The lead developer of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline, which would carry natural gas southeast from the center of West Virginia, says the state’s environmental regulators have… Read More
An Afternoon of Family Fun with Hot Peas ‘n’ Butter Jan. 27
The Peoples Bank Theatre in Marietta will be hosting a deliciously fun afternoon of music Saturday, January 27 with children’s band Hot Peas ‘n’ Butter. Tickets range between $19-$66 and… Read More
House Party-Line Vote On Filling West Virginia Offices
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – The West Virginia House has passed legislation to require the governor fill vacancies in elected state offices with someone from the same political party as the… Read More
Democratic Justice Set To Leave Bench For Governor’s Race
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – The lone Democrat on the Ohio Supreme Court is set to leave the bench to join a crowded governor’s race. Justice William O’Neill has said he’ll… Read More
Kasich: Lieutenant Governor Has ‘Right To Be Independent’
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Gov. John Kasich is reiterating support for his lieutenant governor while leaving slightly vague when they last spoke. Kasich responded Thursday to reports Lt. Gov. and… Read More
State Patrol Works To Raise Awareness Of Human Trafficking
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – The Ohio State Highway Patrol has been collaborating with state police in other states and a trucker’s organization to raise awareness of human trafficking. A statement… Read More