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Historic sternwheel boats leave Pomeroy’s Sternwheel Regatta to head for home
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Twelve sternwheelers—houseboats controlled by large wheels with paddles attached at the stern—docked in Pomeroy for the 39th annual Pomeroy Sternwheel Regatta last weekend. The three-day festival lasted from Sept. 19… Read More
Human Trafficking Displayed Through Fashion
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Innocence, to violation, to restoration; that’s the journey a victim and survivor of human trafficking goes through – and that was the story told at a Tuesday night fashion show… Read More
Flood Damaged Ballpark Restored – But Not For Long
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“The Mud Lot League” – that’s what one Nelsonville Little League athlete calls the waterlogged baseball diamonds of Polley Field Park; they’re unplayable. Saturday, almost 100 people responded to a… Read More
Lone Senior Taylor Agler Honored With Others on Special Night
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Taylor Agler, number 0, doesn’t like being the center of attention. That may seem contradictory when she’s a starting guard for the Lady Cats, leads the team in assists (129),… Read More
New Coach Gives Athens Baseball An Early Start – Indoors
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Athens baseball training for the 2018 season is in full swing – but indoors, with a new coach and seven starter spots to fill. Todd Nuzum, 53, found out in… Read More
Fall Recycling Day Makes Recycling Practical for Athens Residents
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Athens’ recycling rates are increasing thanks to over 80 residents who delivered cars full of electronics, appliances, cardboard, books and other paper items to Fall Recycling Day 2017. The Athens Hocking… Read More
OU Student Runs Marathons Despite Hypothyroidism
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An Ohio University freshman has ran three marathons and plans to run 47 more: one in each state. She began her marathon plan two years ago and didn’t stop running,… Read More
X Ambassadors Keep OU On It’s Toes With Rocked Out Saxophone
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Applause erupted Monday night when X Ambassadors frontman Sam Harris played saxophone during the track “Naked” in the middle of the concert after encouraging audience members in Ohio University’s Templeton-Blackburn… Read More