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Lady Bulldogs Beat Southern To Snap Losing Streak
By: Nick Ursini
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Streaks are meant to be broken. 10 games were enough as the Athens Lady Bulldogs (3-16) led from start to finish in a convincing 64-45 victory over the Southern Lady Tornadoes (11-10) The tone for the game was set right from the tip; Rebound, push the ball, and don’t let the other team set up…. Read More
Bartrum, Baer Propell Marauders To Season Sweep of Buckeyes
By: Taylor Pacelli
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The Nelsonville-York Buckeyes had their chance at revenge against the Meigs Marauders Wednesday night, but were unable to come out on top once again losing 65-53. Meigs Coach Ed Fry mentioned how they were lucky to have a game last night to prepare for this matchup, whereas N-Y did not get that chance. The Marauders… Read More
Lady Wildcats Blow By Warren To Push Win Streak To 16
By: Alex Harrison
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Big time teams win big time games and that is just what the Waterford Lady Wildcats did on Wednesday. Freshly named Ohio Division IV’s No. 1 team, Waterford went just down the road to Warren High School to see Ohio Division II’s No. 13 squad and left with a 45-34 win. From the beginning Waterford… Read More
2nd Annual Haden DeRoberts Memorial Rumpus Set for Feb. 3
By: Natalie Colarossi
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On December 4, 2016 former OU student Haden DeRoberts died tragically from leukemia. During his five-year battle with the disease, Haden fought tirelessly to raise awareness for bone marrow registration while cultivating and supporting the Athens local music scene. On Saturday, February 3 there will be a celebration for Haden at Woodlands Tavern in Columbus,… Read More
State Auditor to Push New Audit of JobsOhio
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio’s state auditor says he’s pushing legislation that would allow a one-time audit of the state’s job-creation agency. Republican Auditor David Yost says he’s talked with the Ohio Senate president about the bill allowing the examination of JobsOhio. Yost called the proposal the right thing to do for Ohio and he plans… Read More
Ohio Governor Wants Money for Rural Ohio Community Centers
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Ohio Gov. John Kasich wants to provide state money for community centers in rural areas to help fight the state’s opioid crisis. The Republican governor says he’ll ask for the money in his upcoming capital budget. He wants to aim it at places like Boys and Girls clubs that serve children… Read More
OVST Welcomes New Executive and Artistic Director Carol Patterson
The 67 year old Athens based community theater, Ohio Valley Summer Theater (OVST) is excited to announce the hiring of veteran director and long-time Athens resident Carol Patterson as the new Executive and Artistic Director. Patterson replaces Christi Camper Moore who recently left the position to spend more time with family. Best known to Athens… Read More
Feds Deny Poultry Industry Request To Increase Work Speed
By: Nicole Erwin | Ohio Valley ReSource
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture has denied a petition by the National Chicken Council to remove the speed limit on work at some slaughterhouses, a move that food safety advocates are calling a victory for workers and consumers. As the Ohio Valley ReSource reported in October, the National Chicken Council proposal could have increased the line speed for some workers in processing… Read More
Trump Takes Enforcement Approach To Opioid Crisis
By: Aaron Payne | Ohio Valley ReSource
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President Donald Trump addressed the opioid crisis affecting the Ohio Valley region in his first State of the Union address Tuesday night. “We must get much tougher on drug dealers and pushers if we are going to succeed in stopping this scourge,” he said. “My administration is committed to fighting the drug epidemic and helping… Read More
Ky. Man Faces Life In Prison For Sex Trafficking Charge
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – A Kentucky man has pleaded guilty to sex trafficking of a minor in West Virginia. Forty-seven-year-old David Wayne Young of Ashland, Kentucky, entered the plea Tuesday in federal court in Charleston. Prosecutors say Young admitted asking co-defendant Misty Baisden of Delbarton last March to provide him with a child under the… Read More