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Last Season’s Heartbreak Is This Season’s Fuel For Fort Frye
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BEVERLY, Ohio (WOUB) — It’s been a long history of success for the Fort Frye Cadets. Last year, they were just inches away from their ultimate goal — a state title game. Seniors Ian Ellis and Casey Brooker say that shortcoming has fueled their fire in 2021.
Fort Frye Wins 34th Straight Regular Season Game In Thriller Against St. Henry
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BEVERLY, Ohio (WOUB) — Fort Frye (2-0) knew that they would be in for a handful when St. Henry (1-1) traveled over three hours via bus to Beverly to take on the Cadets. With both teams struggling with the intense heat and numerous players cramping up, Fort Frye hung on for a 16-12 victory. St…. Read More
Athens City Council Reimposes Universal Mask Mandate
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The Athens City Council on Monday approved an ordinance that once again requires all people, regardless of vaccination status, to wear a mask inside any public space. The ordinance, which passed unanimously, takes effect immediately. In May, as vaccination rates were rising and COVID-19 cases were declining, the council amended its… Read More
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Historic Black Church Receives Grant To Begin Major Renovation Project
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Mount Zion Baptist Church in Athens is one of 40 historic sites in America to receive part of a $3 million grant that will help preserve African American landmarks. The African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund announced July 15 that Mount Zion was among the grant recipients. Competition for the grants is… Read More
Local Governments Begin To Plan American Rescue Plan Spending
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Local governments are heading back to the drawing board to determine how to use the American Rescue Plan Act money that is finally coming in. The Biden administration signed the act into law on March 11, giving $350 billion of emergency funding to state, local, territorial, and Tribal governments. The money comes with restrictions on… Read More
Athens Launching New Initiative For Mental Health Emergencies
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Going to the hospital is often the best option when you have a health emergency, but when it comes to a mental health crisis this can bring more harm than good. Starting this summer in Athens, people with mental health emergencies will not automatically be taken to a hospital, which has been… Read More
Athens Launching New Initiative For Mental Health Emergencies
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Going to the hospital is often the best option when you have a health emergency, but when it comes to a mental health crisis this can bring more harm than good. Starting this summer in Athens, people with mental health emergencies will not automatically be taken to a hospital, which has… Read More
Ohio Softball: Bobcats Split Newly-Added Doubleheader against Western Michigan
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Two close battles took place on Friday afternoon as a quick change to a doubleheader had to make both teams adapt quickly. Both games were decided by two runs, and both teams walked away Friday with a win. For the first game matchup, it was a pitching and defensive dual for… Read More
Ohio Baseball: Bobcats Ousted in Doubleheader by Falcons’ Starting Pitching
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Bowling Green’s bullpen was able to have a day off on Sunday, when their starting pitchers were able to go all the way in both matchups on the day. Andrew Abrahamowicz and Rigo Ramos both went seven innings to secure two victories over the Ohio Bobcats. In game one, the Bowling… Read More
Ohio Women’s Basketball: Bobcats hold off late Kent State push; escape with 85-70 win
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The Ohio Bobcats (10-5, 8-4 MAC) continued their dominance as they won their fifth game in their last six matchups as they defeated the Kent State Golden Flashes (5-3, 4-1), 85-70. Ohio held a 14-point lead over the Golden Flashes late in the fourth quarter. Kent State heated up and made… Read More