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Bulldogs bow out of playoffs in shutout loss to Dover
THE PLAINS — Athens did enough in the regular season to earn a first-round bye, but the extended break didn’t translate into a win. The Bulldogs (9-2) wrapped up their 2026 campaign on Friday, falling 41-0 at home to the No. 5-seeded Dover Crimson Tornadoes (10-2). Athens, the No. 4 seed in Division III’s Region 11 bracket, got jumped on early and never recovered as Dover delivered a crushing, season-ending defeat. The Crimson Tornadoes were led by a dominant night from quarterback Dieter Weber, who threw for over 250 yards and four touchdowns in the win. Dover scored five touchdowns in the first half, forcing the running clock rule for the whole second half. Weber connected with Cooper Connare for two touchdowns, and also threw scores to Dailey Rowdy and Brady Hale. Cohen Murray and Dante Clark added rushing touchdowns. It was a night of missed opportunity for the Bulldog offense, playing an aggressive style while behind. The Bulldogs opened with a four-and-out, which Dover made them pay for with a 34-yard catch-and-run by Connare for a touchdown. Murray’s run made it 14-0 later in the first, and the Bulldogs failed to field a short kickoff, giving the ball right
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Canary Refuge advocates for ‘human canaries’
Canary Refuge, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is dedicated to bringing awareness to and supporting “human canaries” by improving access to healthcare, safe housing, creativity advocacy and education. "Human canaries” refers to those who are hyper-allergic to pollution and chemicals. Some are affected by complex chronic illness, chemical intolerance,...
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Ohio Softball Adds Five Signees, Including Two Ohio Stars, for 2027-28
The Ohio softball team added five athletes during the early signing period, head coach Paige McMenemy announced Thursday, Nov. 12, according to Ohio University Athletics — a class that spans four states and includes two of Ohio’s own standout players. Joining the Bobcats for the 2027-28 season are McKenna Cassidy, Giana Chirpas, Breann Lipold, Harlie […]
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Athens council debates 2027 consulting contract
ATHENS, Ohio — Athens City Council member Michael Wood, 3rd Ward, said Monday night that he does not support renewing the city’s contract with consulting and lobbying firm Sunday Creek Horizons. Wood cited concerns over Sunday Creek Horizons’ political giving to Republicans and its role in turmoil at...
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Athens council to address Piketon data center
ATHENS, Ohio — The city of Athens will prepare a petition to intervene with written comments to the Ohio Power Siting Board, involving an artificial intelligence company’s plans to construct two gas power plants near Piketon in Pike County, in order to power a data center campus. Athens...
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Club Soccer: Ohio heads to national tournament in Florida
After the Ohio University men’s club soccer team finished third in the Heartland Conference with a 3-2-2 record, they qualified for the United States College Club Soccer National Championship tournament in Florida. The club soccer team qualified for the tournament 18 years ago in 2008 but has not since.