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Ohio Bobcats Film Room: Preston leads Ohio past Iona
By: Michael Roth
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Ohio stayed unbeaten in the 2019-20 season on Wednesday night with a 81-72 win over Iona. Jason Preston was the main guy offensively for the Bobcats, posting a career-high 27… Read More

At Least 5 Injured In Shooting At California High School; Suspect In Custody
By: Bill Chappell I NPR
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Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva says the suspect in the shooting at Saugus High School in Santa Clarita “is in custody and being treated at a local hospital.”

Tomcats Find Themselves in Familiar Situation Ahead of Regional Semi-Finals
By: Zach Paquette
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On Friday night, the Trimble Tomcats (11-0), highlighted by their dominant senior class, will suit up in what could be their final game in a high school uniform. Of course,… Read More

Kari Gunter-Seymour Organized Collection ‘Essentially Athens’ Launch Dec. 8
The City of Athens and Kari Gunter-Seymour, local poet, photographer and Athens Poet Laureate are proud to announce the publication of “Essentially Athens Ohio,” a place-based collection of poetry, story,… Read More

Ohio Men’s Basketball: Jason Preston has broke out in 2019
By: Michael Roth
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After only scoring 6.0 PPG and 3.4 APG his Freshman season, Jason Preston has exploded offensively. Through three games, Preston has scored 18 PPG grabbed 9 RPG and dished out… Read More

Earwig Returns to Athens Nov. 15
By: Emily Votaw
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Why Earwig isn’t more popular is a mystery to the many music fans who have been indoctrinated by the band’s skillful, intellectual-yet-sometimes-raucous stylings. The group’s most recent release, Pause For… Read More

Player of the Year Film Watch: Jayden Spires
By: Ryan Kincaid
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To earn your White Jacket is the highest honor you can achieve as a member of the Jackson Ironmen football team. This season, Jayden Spires earned that honor in style… Read More

Bevin Concedes in Kentucky Governor’s Race
By: Associated Press
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Republican Gov. Matt Bevin says he will not contest results showing Democrat Andy Beshear winning the Kentucky governor’s race. Bevin made the dramatic announcement Thursday at the state Capitol on… Read More

Ohio Volleyball: Bobcats prep for final regular season games
By: Michael Roth
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Ohio Volleyball ends their regular season this weekend at the Convocation Center. They host Buffalo on Friday at 7:00 P.M. and Akron at 5:00 P.M. Saturday is also the Bobcats… Read More

Morgantown, WV’s Lindsay Jordan to Make Athens Debut Nov. 16
By: Emily Votaw
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Morgantown, WV’s musician (and photographer) Lindsay Jordan will make her Athens debut at Casa Cantina (6 West State Street) on Saturday, November 16, performing on the same bill as Jesse… Read More

Man Charged in Heroin-Laced Vape Sickness
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) – Police in West Virginia say they have identified another source of suspected heroin-laced vaping solutions that sickened two high school students. Morgantown Police Chief Ed Preston… Read More

Nurses at Cabell Huntington Hospital Vote to Unionize
By: Associated Press
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HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) – Officials say registered nurses at Cabell Huntington Hospital have voted to unionize. Service Employees International Union spokeswoman Sherri McKinney told The Herald-Dispatch that voting ended Wednesday… Read More

Speaking With Musician and Public Speaker Gaelynn Lea
By: Emily Votaw
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“Someday We’ll Linger In the Sun” by Duluth, MN musician Gaelynn Lea has made many people weep. It’s a gorgeously constructed song, with Lea looping the sound of her violin,… Read More

State Agency Says Suicide Deaths Rose 45% Since 2007 in Ohio
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The state Department of Health says the number of suicides in Ohio increased 45% from 2007 to 2018 and by more than half for young people…. Read More