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Getting Help: Funding The Fight Against Heroin
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**Editor’s note: The students of WOUB News’ Investigative Unit are looking into the heroin epidemic of Southeast Ohio. This article is the second in a series of stories chronicling the situation and what steps are being taken to combat it. Be sure to follow @WOUBNews on Twitter and “Like” our Facebook page to stay up-to-date with our… Read More

N-Y Uses Second Half Push Over Logan
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After a slow first half that left a team who averages 27 points per game scoreless, the Nelsonville-York Buckeyes (3-2, 1-0) entered the second half hungry to score. The Buckeyes utilized short, explosive plays to score three times in the third quarter. The scoring drives gave the team the momentum it needed to go on… Read More

Nelsonville-York Hopes to Keep Ball Rolling Against Logan
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Friday marks the 32nd meeting between Nelsonville-York (2-2, 1-0) and Logan (0-4, 0-0) in the “Battle of 33.” The Chieftains dominated the Buckeyes last season 41-28. Logan leads the series 24-7. However the lopsided recorded isn’t hampering Nelsonville-York’s excitement about the game. “Logan’s record is a bit deceiving this year,” Nelsonville-York head coach Rusty Richards… Read More

Athens Gas Stations Prepare for Skimming Threat
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Gas pumps seem harmless, but they can hold the key to bank and credit card accounts through a process called “skimming.” Montgomery County Auditor Karl L. Keith said the crime has been growing in Ohio with 21 cases reported as of mid-March. Skimming occurs when thieves install credit card skimmers alongside, or in place… Read More

Ohio University Faculty Voices Concerns Over Sook Center
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A $5.5 million athlete-exclusive academic center planned for Peden Stadium is seeing some push-back from Ohio University faculty. Fundraising efforts for the Perry and Sandy Sook Academic Center, which has been in the works since 2014, raised $5.8 million of the $5.5 million goal in February. The administration, athletes and coaches at Ohio University are… Read More

Athens Pool Repairs May Include Band-Aid Fix
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The Athens City pool has been deteriorating for the last ten years. While city officials hope to reopen the facility by Memorial Day, a new liner – at a cost of $160,000 – may be too pricey. “(We’re) looking to see if there’s some ways, some products out there, to patch the liner and to… Read More

Cancelled Games Feb. 9
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The following games are cancelled in the TVC tonight: Trimble vs. Wahama (Girls) Meigs vs. Vinton County (Boys) – Rescheduled for Feb. 10 Eastern vs. Federal Hocking (Boys) – Rescheduled for Feb. 10 Miller vs. Southern (Boys) Athens vs. Nelsonville-York (Boys)- Rescheduled for Feb. 13 Updates on the other games around the conference will be… Read More

Fouls, Turnovers Trouble Lady Lancers Again
By: Chloe Szakovits, Marisa Oberle
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After a solid three quarters of basketball, fouls and turnovers troubled the Lady Lancers (5-17) as they entered the final quarter of play. Mixed with a South Gallia (7-16) offensive adjustment in the back, the Lady Rebels connected multiple shots that propelled them over Federal Hocking 45-38 and snag a tournament win. Federal Hocking’s struggle with… Read More

2016 Boys Basketball Tournament Brackets
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The OHSAA released the 2016 Boys Basketball District Tournaments Sunday afternoon. For Division II, play-in games begin Feb. 15, with first-round games starting on Feb. 17. In Division III, games being Feb. 15. Lastly, in Division IV, play-in games kick off Feb. 16 and first-round games follow on Feb. 23. Listed below are the teams… Read More

2016 Girls Basketball Division II, III, IV Sectional Brackets
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The OHSAA released the 2016 Girls Basketball District Tournaments Sunday afternoon. Play-in games for Division II and IV start Feb. 8 with first round games for the rest of the teams beginning Feb. 11. Listed below are the teams in our coverage area and their first games, seeds and opponents. Division II #8 Athens (5-13)… Read More

Postponed Games: 1/22
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There are a number of postponed boys games in the TVC tonight due to inclement weather. Listed below are those games. We will continue to update you with today’s cancellations as the day goes on. Alexander-Vinton County Trimble-Belpre Eastern-Wahama Athens-Meigs Nelsonville-York-River Valley Make sure to watch Hardwood Heroes Sunday night on WOUB at 11pm.

Zacciah Saltzman: Player of the Year Candidate
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According to Merriam- Webster, a leader is “an individual who directs activity or performance of a group to bring to some conclusion.” Athens tailback Zacciah Saltzman led most of the region, especially on box scores. Saltzman piled on a colossal 2,112 yards and 37 touchdowns on the ground, averaging over eight yards per rush. His… Read More

Stephanie Rowland Made MAC All-Freshman Team
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Ohio’ Stephanie Rowland made the MAC All-Freshman list for her performance this past season. The forward is the first Bobcat to be named to the All-Freshman team since 2013. Rowland played in every game this season for the team, leading the Cats in goals (5), points (11), shots (33), shots on goal (18) and shots… Read More

Alexander Clinches Outright TVC-Ohio Title
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The top teams in the TVC-Ohio battled back and forth the entire night. However, a weakening Meigs defense in the second half allowed two Mason Chapman touchdowns. Mix those scores with a late Jake Weaver interception and Alexander muscled its way to 36-26. The win secured an outright TVC-Ohio title and a spot in the… Read More

River Valley’s No. 1
By: Clark Wooley, Marisa Oberle
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While a high school football game may only last 48 minutes, certain friendships last forever. This has never been more evident than the friendship between River Valley’s Tyler Twyman and Dayton Hardway. Unfortunately, a season-ending knee injury has forced Twyman to sit on the sidelines this season, a feeling that Hardway knows all too well…. Read More

River Valley’s Tyler Twyman (Preview)
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Coming up on Friday’s show, we share the story of River Valley senior Tyler Twyman. After an injury ended his senior season, his teammates have taken turns wearing his No. 1 jersey on Friday nights. Twyman has also found a new role for himself since he cannot contribute on the field.

Donte Foster Re-signs With Minnesota Vikings
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Former Ohio wide receiver Donte Foster signed to the Minnesota Vikings’ practice squad Tuesday afternoon. The signing comes after the Vikings released fullback Blake Renaud. Foster spent last season on the Vikings practice squad after coming in as an undrafted rookie in 2014. In his senior year, Foster became the second wide receiver in Ohio… Read More

Meigs Edges Out River Valley 26-21
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With a few minutes left in the first half, the ball changed position three times between Meigs and River Valley. The Marauders recovered a fumble, setting them up on their own 25-yard line. The next play, quarterback Cody Bartrum threw an interception leaving the Raiders on Meigs’ 12-yard line. The following snap, River Valley fumbled… Read More

Ohio Wrestling Picked 15th by Wrestling Inside Newsmagazine
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The Wrestling Inside Newsmagazine (WIN) announced their Preseason Tournament Power Index recently. WIN ranked the Ohio wrestling team as 15th in the nation. Furthermore, five Bobcats were named to the top 20 in their weight classes. Spartak Chino and Phil Wellington ranked highest for the Bobcats at sixth place for their respective classes. Chino, a… Read More

Marauders Edge Aces In First Meeting 42-27
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A nearly two and a half hour rain delay did not stop Meigs and Amanda-Clearcreek from playing each other for the first time in team history. The two teams scored back and fourth nearly the entire game. However, the Marauders used passing, communication and a strong line of scrimmage to give them the 42-27 edge… Read More

Ohio Cross Country Teams to Run at Flyer 5K
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The Ohio cross country teams travel to Kettering, Ohio this weekend to run in the Flyer 5k hosted by the Dayton Flyers. This is the first time the ‘Cats will compete in the event. The Bobcats will compete against various teams from the region, including Mid-American Conference rival Miami University. MAC coaches recently listed Ohio… Read More