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Gingerbread Cred: Bakers Craft Winning Edible Art Down To The Last Detail
By: Kristen Hartke | NPR
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Tiny working gingerbread clock gears, meticulously hand-painted playing cards, scenes that tell stories — all comes into play at the annual National Gingerbread House Competition in North Carolina.
Eastern Boys And Girls Head Into Christmas With Five Victories Each
By: Brandon Monty
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The holiday season is a time to be thankful, and the Eastern Eagle basketball teams have certainly given their fans plenty to be thankful for so far this season. With the holiday season in full effect, both teams will head into Christmas with five victories. The boys stand at 5-2, 4-1 TVC-Hocking, having won four… Read More
Alexander Basketball Starting Strong on Both Sides
By: Anthony Marino
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For the Alexander girls (8-1, 3-1 TVC-Ohio) and boys (6-1, 2-1) this was just the start they wanted to for the first part of the 2018/2019 campaign. Both the girls and boys suffered one loss in the Ohio but are perfect out of conference. Spartans The boys started off the season hot rattling off… Read More
Lancers Struggle Early On
By: Will Collins
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A year ago, it seemed as if the Federal Hocking Lancer basketball program was finally hitting its stride. The Lady Lancers were coming off of multiple league wins in a row, and the Lancers were coming off of their two wins against South Gallia and Wahama, but this season has been a bit of a… Read More
Vinton County Victorious in Every Game Last Week
By: Tyler Corbit
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Each team shares a common goal: win each possession. That becomes win every quarter and then win every game. Eventually, that becomes win every week. The Vikings and Lady Vikings did just that as they combined to go 4-0 on the week. Last week, the Vikings lost two close games in conference play by a… Read More
Waterford Teams Remain Undefeated in TVC Play
By: Ben Wielgopolski
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For Waterford, the season has been a good one so far for both teams. As both teams head into a Christmas break, they both hold winning records and remain undefeated in the TVC. Wildcats The Waterford Wildcats have had an impressive start to their season. Head coach Tom Simms has helped lead his team with… Read More
W. Va. NASA Facility Named For ‘Hidden Figures’ Mathematician
By: Associated Press
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FAIRMONT, W.Va. (AP) — A NASA facility is West Virginia has been renamed to honor mathematician Katherine Johnson, whose calculations helped astronauts return to Earth. The structure in Fairmont is now known as the Katherine Johnson Independent Verification and Validation Facility. News outlets report Congress passed a bill allowing the name change and President Donald… Read More
Huntington Man Gets Up To 140 Years Prison Time For Incest, Sexual Abuse
By: Associated Press
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HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) — A convicted murderer has been sentenced to up to 140 years in prison for incest and the repeated sexual abuse of a teenage girl. The Huntington Herald-Dispatch reported Sunday that 37-year-old Granville Ray McCloud was sentenced last week following his November conviction of 21 counts of sexual abuse, sexual assault and incest. Prosecutors… Read More
Top Tunes ’18: Charlie Touvell
Wow! 2018 has come and gone, and it’s about time we reflect on our favorite sounds of the past year. Leading up through the end of the year, WOUB Culture will be spotlighting what various music-centric people throughout the region have been enjoying the most for the past 12 months. Charlie’s Top Picks of twentyoneoneeight(2018)… Read More
Some Ohio Child Care Providers Could Lose State Funding Amid Rule Change
By: Associated Press
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DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — Some child care providers in Ohio could lose state funding and decide to close because of new rules that are designed to improve educational offerings and better prepare children for school, the Dayton Daily News reported. The new rules that go into effect in 2020 include a five-star rating system for… Read More
Top Tunes ’18: Brian Koscho
Wow! 2018 has come and gone, and it’s about time we reflect on our favorite sounds of the past year. Leading up through the end of the year, WOUB Culture will be spotlighting what various music-centric people throughout the region have been enjoying the most for the past 12 months. Brian Koscho lives in Athens… Read More