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SPEECH: Robert Layton's speech for Class Treasurer
Editor's NOTE: Our son wrote a speech to announce his candidacy for Class Treasurer. This is an excellent speech — I wish more today's leaders had conviction and stood for something rather than demonize the opposition and pursue their own self interest. Robert is a candidate and a leader for ALL the people, not just the ones who agree with him. Well done son, well done! Good afternoon My name...
Softball: Ohio ends season with a pair of losses in MAC Tournament
Season's endings are always bittersweet. On the optimistic side, looking back on all the accomplishments over the past few months gives a great perspective on how far a team has come. In a pessimistic sense, the feeling of leaving stones unturned and goals not met gives the notion of failure to a certain extent.
Athletic directors: Unsung heroes of Ohio spring sports
In the unpredictable world of spring sports in Ohio, where rainouts and makeup games can throw schedules into disarray, there exists a group of unsung heroes: the athletic directors. These individuals, often working tirelessly behind the scenes, play a crucial role in ensuring that athletes get the chance to compete despite Mother Nature’s whims. Ohio’s spring weather can be notoriously fickle, with rain showers and thunderstorms frequently interrupting outdoor sporting events. When games are canceled due to inclement weather, athletic directors spring into action, coordinating...
Move-OUT Giveback Days
Thousands of pounds of materials became “new to you” items as they were distributed during the annual Move-OUt Giveback Days on Wednesday and Thursday. Ohio University, City of Athens, Athens County Fair Board and several nonprofit organizations united to coordinate efforts to make it easy for students to donate non-perishable food, clothes, gently-used furniture and more as they move out of their temporary lodging during the school year. Area resident...
ODOT construction update for the week of May 13-17
MARIETTA — The following projects are anticipated to affect highways in Athens County for the week of May 13-17. Outlined work is weather permitting. Click on each route to see its location at OHGO.com. A signal replacement and turn lane installation project is taking place at U.S. 50/Washington Road. The estimated completion date is Nov. 1.A resurfacing project is taking place on U.S. 50 between Della Drive and River Road. Lane closures are place in both directions. Additionally, there will be periodic closures of the...
Local and fresh: Athens Farmers Market
The old, the young, and the in-between gather at the Athens Farmers Market. They are here to purchase produce, plants and the other items. It’s also worthwhile just to look at the scenery. This time of year is the most colorful. The Athens Farmer Market and Art Guild Market are open from 9 a.m.-noon Saturdays in the parking lot beside the Athens Community Center, 701 E. State St., Athens. The market is also open from 9 a.m.-noon Wednesdays until Nov. 27.
Ohio University baseball earns Battle of Bricks win with 12-11 comeback victory at Miami
OXFORD — The Ohio baseball team (16-30, 11-16 MAC) completed an impressive comeback to beat Miami (25-23, 17-13 MAC) 12-11 and earned the series win on Sunday. Overall, Ohio scored 12 runs on 11 hits with one error, while Miami scored 11 runs on 13 hits with two errors. Individually, redshirt junior Nick Dolan (Pittsburgh) went 3-for-4 at the plate, with two runs and two RBIs. Freshman Caleb Karll (Fitchburg,...
Southeastern Ohio History Center slates a trio of events
ATHENS, Ohio — The Southeastern Ohio History Center has three events coming up next week. * “Lord Dunmore’s War and the Fort Gower Resolves – The first American declaration of independence on the banks of the Hockhocking (now Hocking) River 250 years ago” will be presented by Tom O’Grady at the Federal Valley Resource Center on Monday, May 13, at 7 p.m.
ODOT responds to concerns with Coolville highway project
COOLVILLE, Ohio (WTAP) - On Monday, WTAP spoke with the mayor of Coolville, Ohio about his concerns surrounding a highway construction project planned by the Ohio Department of Transportation. The project would add restricted collision U-turns, or RCUTS at the intersection of Brimstone Road and U.S. 50. An RCUT is...
Meigs County investigation leads to four arrests, seizure of drugs, firearms and cash
MEIGS COUNTY, Ohio (WCHS) — Meigs County deputies searched two Pomeroy homes this week as part of a drug investigation which led to multiple arrests and the seizure of controlled substances, guns and cash. A social media post from the Meigs County Sheriff’s Office listed four arrests that were...
Baseball Game Preview: Meigs Heads Out
The Meigs Marauders will head out on the road to face off against the Warren Warriors at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Meigs has a tough task ahead: they'll enter the matchup with four straight defeats, while Warren will come in with five straight wins. Meigs will head into Tuesday's match...
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