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Shadyside in full control of Region 27 en route to Regional Semifinals
By: Nick Viland, Reese Thompson
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SHADYSIDE, Ohio (WOUB)— The Shadyside Tigers ran over the Waterford Wildcats for them to find themselves going to the Regional Semi-finals. Shadyside’s running back Wyatt Reiman was steam rolling past the Waterford’s defense to allow the Tigers to control the game and win, 27-13. Reiman found the end zone three times on Saturday and dominated the… Read More
Breaking Down The Southeast Ohio Playoff Picture
By: Michael Roth, Nick Viland
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It’s the final week of the regular season — where do southeast Ohio teams stand as the playoffs take shape? Gridiron Glory host Nick Viland and producer Michael Roth detail the current playoff outlook for the regions most important to Gridiron Glory. This season, the top 16 teams in each region will qualify to the… Read More
Last Season’s Heartbreak Is This Season’s Fuel For Fort Frye
By: Nick Viland
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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
By: Nick Viland
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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
By: Nick Viland
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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
By: Nick Viland
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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
By: Nick Viland
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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
By: Nick Viland
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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
By: Nick Viland
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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
By: Nick Viland
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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
By: Nick Viland
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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