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A Record Setting Offensive Performance Leads Ohio Football to Victory
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Nathan Rourke and the Ohio Bobcats (2-2) offense ensured the non-conference schedule finished on a high note with a commanding 58-42 victory over the Umass Minutemen (2-4) at Peden Stadium on Saturday afternoon. The Ohio offense produced 664 yards of total offense, the most in Ohio Bobcats history. Nathan Rourke accounted for 459 yards and… Read More
Ohio Football: Rourke benched as Bobcats struggle in home opener
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ATHENS, OH- A game against an FCS opponent to open the season normally answers questions for a football team, instead the Ohio Bobcats are asking more questions after squeaking by the Howard Bison 38-32 on Saturday afternoon. The main question being asked after the loss is at quarterback. Nathan Rourke, who was listed on three… Read More
Building Involved in Explosion Failed Rental Inspection
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A building that exploded on Sunday displacing seven renters and closing two businesses, failed a rental inspection in March. According to public records, the building failed the inspection on March 20th after six major safety violations were found. The violations included lack of a carbon monoxide detector and a missing smoke detector. A gas grill,… Read More
Carbon Fee Before Athens Voters
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Athens voters will have to decide whether to enact a program promoting renewable energy with an optional carbon fee. Households that chooses to pay the fee would see an increase of between $1.60 and $1.80 per month on their electric bills. The fee would fund the installation of solar panels on public buildings in Athens…. Read More
“Building Champions”: Former Athens Coach is a Published Author
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Chris Stewart is a man of many talents. As a coach of the Athens baseball team, he led the Bulldogs to the greatest two-year stretch in school history; a stretch that included back-to-back district titles and the school record for wins in a single season. He’s an administrator, working as operations coordinator for the Scripps… Read More
Two Businesses Reshape West Union Street
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Clothing store 24-7 Dreams, and the bar Cat’s Corner are two businesses now calling West Union Street home. The businesses stand a couple of blocks away from each other on Union St., but both owners say they think they’ll find success at their locations. A Reboot 24-7 Dreams owner Mose Denton began printing shirts after… Read More
Buckeyes’ Star May Find New Role Next Season
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A key piece of the Nelsonville-York Buckeyes’ first regional championship in 35 years was offensive weapon Keegan Wilburn. The All-State Sophomore was used all over the field, in the backfield, in the slot, out of the wildcat, and on kickoff returns, a matchup nightmare for defenses. The 5’9” Sophomore finished with over 2,000 all-purpose yards and… Read More
Richland Avenue Tunnel Plans Unveiled
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The City of Athens showcased two designs for the Richland Avenue pedestrian underpass on Tuesday at Grover Center during an open-house forum. The forum offered area residents the chance to express concerns and to speak to those heading up the project. Athens City Engineer Andy Stone said the public feedback was important for the city… Read More
Let it Snow: Athens Wins Sixth Straight Despite Weather Rescheduling
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The Athens High School boy’s basketball team has had four games rescheduled this season – they finally got to play in front of their home crowd Tuesday in a dominant 88-38 victory over the Wellston Golden Rockets, a TVC-Ohio rival. Because of the rescheduling, Athens was forced to play five consecutive road games. Athens had 28… Read More
Rourke, Bobcats Roll Over Miami on Halloween
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The Rourke train rolls on. Sophomore quarterback Nathan Rourke led the Ohio Bobcats (7-2, 4-1) to a 45-28 statement win over the Miami Redhawks (3-6, 2-3) at Peden Stadium on Tuesday night. The Canadian ran for 54 yards and three touchdowns and threw for 294 yards and three more touchdowns. “I mean I’d like to… Read More