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Albin confident in avoiding letdown game against FCS Morgan State
Trap games are tricky. Trap games are real. It’s up to you to avoid them. As it often is, we witnessed what was a wild weekend in the college football world with chaos and unpredictability littered throughout the slate. In a game where truly anything is possible, nothing is guaranteed when going into a weekend. Highlighted by the Mid-American Conference own’s Northern Illinois taking down No. 5 ranked Notre Dame...
Athens' girl's soccer falls 3-1 to Pickerington Central
PICKERINGTON - The Pickerington Central Tigers (1-4-1) clawed their way to a 3-1 victory over the Athens Bulldogs (4-2-1) Saturday afternoon, handing the Bulldogs a rare defeat in what was a physically demanding contest. The Tigers, hailing from a city surrounded by soccer powerhouses, showcased their determination after a challenging start to their season. Their hard work throughout the year finally came to fruition against the Bulldogs, who currently hold the top spot in the Twin-State Girls Soccer Conference. ...
Kopp, Dikotla named MAC Field Hockey Defensive and Offensive Players of the Week
Two Bobcats earned Mid-American Conference weekly honors for the week of September 10. Graduate student Meela Kopp (Louisville, Ky.) was named the MAC Defensive Player of the Week and Sasha Dikotla (Johannesburg, South Africa) was named the MAC Offensive Player of the Week for their efforts against Vermont and Michigan State. Kopp contributed the first goal in Ohio’s game against Michigan State, as well as the game-winning assist in double overtime. Defensively, Kopp helped hold opponents to a .079 shot percentage, with just three of...
Sloma named MAC Women's Soccer Defensive Player of the Week
Junior goalkeeper Celeste Sloma (Columbus, Ohio) has been named the the Mid-American Conference Defensive Player of the Week for the second week in a row, as announced by the league on Tuesday. Sloma delivered an outstanding performance for the Bobcats in their 2-0 victory over Marshall on Sept. 5. Starting in goal, she played the full 90 minutes and made five crucial saves, securing her second consecutive shutout and third of the season. The Bobcats return to action on Thursday, Sept.12, when they take on Western Kentucky. First touch is set for 8 p.m. EST in Bowling Green, Ky. and can be seen on ESPN+.
Ohio women's basketball announces 2024-25 non-conference schedule
The Ohio women’s basketball team has released its 2024-25 non-conference schedule, as announced by head coach Bob Boldon on Tuesday. “Coach Jackson worked very hard to put together a competitive non-conference schedule that will prepare us for conference play,” Boldon said. “I am thrilled about the number of games we will play in Athens and am excited to get started.” The Bobcats open the season at home in the Convocation...
A life well lived: Laurie Torrence
What is the impact of a legacy? How does one woman create an effect that ripples through generations? For Laurie Torrence, this was no difficult task. This veteran teacher was surrounded by her positive influence, which took hold of coworkers, friends, former students, and current students. On Friday, August 23rd, beloved math teacher Torrence tragically passed away in her home at the age of 60 — just three days before...
Ohio universities see tuition spike, enrollment decline
In the last 21 years, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees for some public universities in Ohio have doubled or more than doubled, according to Ohio Department of Higher Education data from 2003 and 2024. As tuition has climbed, the department’s records show the number of students enrolled in Ohio public universities has decreased by nearly 47,000 from 2020 to 2023. “We’ve already seen low enrollment,” said Piet van Lier, a...
Courthouse upgrade should be finished next year
NEW LEXINGTON — Coming to the end of a nearly eight-year process, the Perry county courthouse renovations are set to end in 2025. This renovations project started at the time Perry County Commissioners President Ben Carpenter took office. What originally began as renovations for the front steps of the courthouse, later expanded in response to calls about a leaking ceiling and water damage on the walls in the common pleas courtroom on the top floor. An investigation was then undertaken as the commissioners brought in...
Children Services puts renewal of 3-mill levy on ballot
Athens County Children Services is seeking voter support for a 3-mill levy that is on the Nov. 5 General Election ballot. The levy, originally passed in the year 2005, is renewing an existing levy for the benefit of Athens County for the purpose of supporting the agency and the care and placement of children. Athens County Children Services Executive Director Otis Crockron, said this levy, if approved, will cost the owner of a $100,000 home $60 a year, or $5 per month. Put another way,...
Things to know
Road Closure The City of Athens announces that West State Street, between North Congress Street and North Court Street, will be closed from 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 16 and Sept. 17 daily to install a new water service at O'Betty's Red Hots, 15 W. State St., Athens. There will be no thru or emergency traffic. Motorists are asked to avoid the area. ...
Ethnic intimidation defendant wants to suppress statements to officers
LOGAN — The attorney for a Meigs County man, who is charged with ethnic intimidation and other offenses for allegedly having helped another man terrorize a group of visitors to a rental cabin and damage their car, has asked a judge to suppress statements the man made to Hocking County Sheriff’s officers. Ashton Monroe, 18, of Rutland, Ohio, was charged along with 19-year-old Blaine Hettinger of Lancaster after an incident in July at a cabin in the Carbon Hill area. Both are facing two counts...
Athens County public meetings
Athens County Commissioners will meet at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday in the conference room on the second floor of the courthouse annex.Due to the Labor Day holiday, the regular September meeting of the Canaan Township Trustees will be held at 7 p.m. Sept. 9 in the township maintenance garage on County Road 24.The Outreach and Communications Committee of the Athens City Commission on Disabilities will meet at 5:30 p.m. Sept. 10 in the Berry Conference Room, first floor of the City Building, 8 E. Washington St., Athens. The meeting is open to the public. If an accommodation is needed, email disabilitiescommission@ci.athens.oh.us.The...
Man indicted for making threats against groups of Ohio University students
The September term of the Athens County Grand Jury recently indicted Michael Rinthalukay, 27, from Pickerington, on charges related to making threats to several groups of Ohio University students on social media. On Monday, he was indicted on charges of Having Weapons while under Disability, a felony of the third degree; Making Terroristic Threat, a felony of the third degree; and Inducing Panic, a felony of the fifth degree. Rinthalukay...
Athens High School inducts 2024 Athletic Hall of Fame class
THE PLAINS — Despite the game later in the night being postponed until the next day, Friday was still a joyous and memorable night in The Plains. In the afternoon inside the school, Athens High School inducted its 2024 Athletic Hall of Fame class, immortalizing another group of people who’ve contributed so much to the school and community. Paul Kaiser, Mike Noel, Elena Walker and Whitney Walker Garrett were all inducted as the newest members of the Athens High School Athletic Hall of Fame. ...
Who you're voting for: Sherrod Brown runs for re-election
First elected in 2006, Sherrod Brown has served as one of Ohio’s U.S. Senators for the last 17 years and hopes to continue his work as he runs for re-election this fall. Brown was drawn to Congress — he served in the House prior to joining the Senate — based on values his mom taught him as a child, he said. She worked extensively to help organize the Ohio Council of YWCAs, which emphasized the elimination of racism and empowerment of women, he added. ...
Who you're voting for: Bernie Moreno runs for U.S. Senate
A new name has made its way into the public’s minds as Bernie Moreno makes a bid for a seat representing Ohio in the U.S. Senate. Prior to his decision to campaign for the Senate, Moreno worked as an entrepreneur and businessman, who bought his first car dealership at only 18 years old, according to his website. He spent most of his career working to elevate not only his initial dealership, but also purchase, operate and expand a large number of other dealerships as well. ...
Ohio's Mike Schmidt to be inducted into the College Baseball Hall of Fame
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. — The College Baseball Foundation has announced 11 standouts, including former Ohio baseball player Mike Schmidt, who will be inducted as part of the 2024 class of the College Baseball Hall of Fame. The class is comprised of seven players, three coaches and an umpire — all who have contributed to college baseball history at the NCAA, NAIA and NJCAA levels. Mike Schmidt, Ohio University, 1969-71 (SS) ...
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