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Ohio Men’s Basketball: ‘Cats Fall Short At Northern Illinois
By: Taylor Jedrzejek
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Outside of the Convocation Center in Dekalb, Illinois, the temperature was minus 6. Inside the arena, it was a comfortable 70 degrees, but no one told the Ohio offense that. The Bobcats (11-9, 3-5 MAC) shot just 35.7 percent from the field and a dismal 19.2 percent from three to fall to Northern Illinois (12-9,… Read More

Blood Orange: Tiny Desk Concert
This Blood Orange Tiny Desk is a beautifully conceived concert showing off the craft and care that has made Devonté Hynes a groundbreaking producer and songwriter.

Troopers Investigating Fatal Helicopter Crash in Vinton County
By: Associated Press
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UPDATE 4:03 p.m. — Authorities have released the names of the three people killed in a medical helicopter crash in Vinton County. The flight crew has been identified as pilot Jennifer Topper, 34, of Sunbury and flight nurses Bradley J. Haynes, 48, of London and Rachel L. Cunningham, 33, of Galloway. UPDATE 2:34 p.m. – The… Read More

Julia Jacklin Added to NMF ’19 Lineup and WOUB’s NMF Playlist
Australian singer Julia Jacklin has been added to the lineup for the 2019 Nelsonville Music Festival, which will take place June 6-9 in Robbins Crossing in Nelsonville, OH. She joins a lineup including Death Cab For Cutie, Thee Oh Sees, Darlingside, Town Mountain, The Brother Brothers, and Skyway Man. Many more acts are to be… Read More

Judge Dismisses Wrongful Death Claim Against Walmart
By: Associated Press
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DAYTON, Ohio (AP) – A judge has dismissed a wrongful death claim against Walmart in a civil rights lawsuit over a white police officer’s fatal shooting of a black man in an Ohio Walmart who was carrying an air rifle he picked up. A federal judge in Dayton ruled Monday that other claims, including negligence,… Read More

WV House Passes Broadband Internet Bill, Sends to Senate
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – The West Virginia House of Delegates has passed legislation aimed at expanding high-speed wireless and broadband internet development in the state. The bill approved 97-2 Monday now moves to the state Senate. One delegate did not vote. The bill would allow broadband providers to install updated technologies on existing rights-of-way and… Read More

Zanesville Community Theatre Presents ‘The Little Foxes’ Feb. 1-10
Lillian Hellman’s gripping classic, The Little Foxes, will open this weekend at the Zanesville Community Theatre. Set in the South in the early 20th Century, the play is directed by Eric Blake. Opening night is Friday, February 1 at 8 p.m., with other performances on Saturday, Februrary 2, also at 8 p.m., and Sunday, February… Read More

OU Kicks off 10th Anniversary Celebration of WOAP with Fine Art Exhibition
The Ohio University Multicultural Center is pleased to announce the first event of two in celebration of its 10-year partnership with the Women of Appalachia Project (WOAP), the annual fine art exhibition featuring 35 female artists living in or with strong ties to Appalachia. The exhibit is open to the public through March 23, 2019…. Read More

Waterford Holds Off Eastern In Close Contest
By: Meladi Brewer
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The Waterford Lady Wildcats (13-2, 13-0 TVC-Hocking) had their claws freshly sharpened and ready Monday as they took on the Eastern Lady Eagles (10-5, 10-3) at Eastern. Waterford came out on top in this one, 53-44. Waterford quickly took the lead over the Lady Eagles with a strong defense, gaining four steals within the first… Read More

Lady Marauders Bounce Back After “Alley,” Beat River Valley
By: David Butz
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Coming off their disappointing loss in “The Alley” Thursday night, the Lady Marauders (11-8, 4-3 TVC-Ohio) were determined to get off to a hot start this week against the Lady Raiders (4-14, 0-6). Coming in, this might have appeared to be trap game for the Lady Marauders following an emotional loss at Alexander. However, this… Read More