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Setzer excels as Athens County’s first to compete in Driving at State Fair
On Monday, Emmalee Setzer, 11, of the Back in the Saddle 4-H Club, became the first-ever Athens County 4-H member to compete in driving at the Ohio State Fair’s Junior Horse Show. And she did not disappoint: Grand Champion in Driven Trail; Reserve Champion in Driving Reinsmanship; and Third Place in Pleasure Driving. Driving is a challenging competition involving commands given to her equine — Doc, a calm, steady Haflinger...
Ohio University student cheats death after shark bite on 4th of July beach trip
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — An Ohio University student is recovering after being bitten by a shark on July 4 while vacationing in Florida. "it just felt like something was clamping down, stabbing both sides," 21-year-old Connor Baker said as he talked about the shark attack that happened July fourth weekend at New Smyrna Beach, Florida. "I didn't really feel the bite, until I got in the ambulance, when everything slowed down and my adrenaline was gone."
The Scoop Announcements July 16 – 22, 2024
Note: All information is current as of The Scoop’s production on Tuesday morning. Click the links for the most up-to-date information. Letter to the Editor workshop: Write Now Appalachia will present a workshop on writing letters to the editor Wednesday, July 24, from 6–8 p.m. at the Athens Public Library, 30 Home St., Athens.
Gridiron Glory 25: Where Are They Now? Season 6 Host – Mark Bruce
ATHENS, OH – Mark Bruce calls Gridiron Glory “one of the most important and impactful things WOUB has ever done.” Bruce was the host of the high school football show for season 6 in 2004. “Gridiron Glory is an institution, a known quantity across southeast Ohio,” said...
Ohio Bobcats Football Win Total Prediction: How Many Games Will The Bobcats Win In 2024?
Who would have thought Ohio would have won 10 games in back-to-back seasons?. The Bobcats only combined to win five games in the two seasons prior. Now, head coach Tim Albin has the program in a great spot. This year will be an interesting one for the Bobcats, though, as they lost nearly all of their starters from a year ago.
Free NMF pre-show concert
Captain Chucke and the Cadillac South will play from 4-5 p.m. July 25 at the free Nelsonville Music Fest pre-show at the Nelsonville Public Library. The band consists of Nelsonville’s Charles Whaley (Captain Chucke), Willie Floyd Price III and Conor Spencer. For information, visit events.myacpl.org/event/captain-chucke-cadillac-south-30060 .
Dean Johnson to play outdoor concert at Snow Fork Event Center’s Creekside Stage
NELSONVILLE — Stuart’s Opera House welcomes the best kept secret of the Seattle music scene, Dean Johnson, to Snow Fork Event Center, home of the Nelsonville Music Festival, at 7 p.m. Sept. 11. Advance general admission tickets are $20. Prices will increase $5 day of show. Tickets are on sale now at (740) 753-1924 or stuartsoperahouse.org. Not long after crossing beyond the neon into Al’s Tavern, one might catch murmurs...
2024 safety protocols announcement for Ohio State Fair
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WTVG) - The Ohio State Highway Patrol is working with the Ohio State Fair to implement new safety procedures for fairgoers. The state fair is scheduled for July 24 - Aug 4. Organizers announced new procedures in place, which include some of the following:. Metal detectors upon entry.
Watch: Bernie Moreno speaks at Republican National Convention
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Bernie Moreno, who’s running for U.S. Senate in Ohio, spoke Tuesday at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. Moreno, a businessman from Cleveland looking to unseat Democrat Sherrod Brown, was scheduled to speak Tuesday night on the main stage. Before that, he sat down with Chip Brewster of Nexstar Media Wire. […]
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