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Overnight trailer fire in Belpre under investigation
BELPRE, Ohio (WTAP) - Investigators are looking into an overnight trailer fire in Belpre. Belpre police and volunteer firefighters were called to Barclay Street just before 3 a.m. for a trailer that was already fully engulfed. Officers said no one was inside the trailer. The flames spread to a nearby...
thepostathens.com
Bibibop construction to finish in two months
Bibibop Asian Grill is opening an Athens location at 40 S. Court St. GreenHeart Construction Group anticipates finishing construction in one to two months. Bibibop is a fast-casual restaurant chain that serves customizable and healthy Asian cuisine. “We serve real, unprocessed, high-quality food because we believe that well-being can start...
Parkersburg News & Sentinel
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As more intense rains overwhelm storm drain systems, Athens and other communities consider flood-control alternatives
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — During the unusually heavy rains this summer, videos popped up on social media showing water gushing out of storm drains in Athens. This was presented by frustrated residents as evidence the city is failing to properly maintain the storm drainage system, leading to blocked lines and flooded roads, homes and businesses.
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Larry Brown Sports
Miami (Ohio) penalized for a bizarre scoreboard stunt to confuse opponent
Some scoreboard tomfoolery got the Miami (Ohio) RedHawks punished by officials during their game against the Ohio Bobcats on Tuesday. Just before halftime of the contest at Yager Stadium in Oxford, Ohio, Ohio kicker Brack Peacock failed to make a 34-yard field goal attempt. Apparently, he was distracted by the scoreboard showing multiple field goal … The post Miami (Ohio) penalized for a bizarre scoreboard stunt to confuse opponent appeared first on Larry Brown Sports .
Parkersburg News & Sentinel
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AT&T confirms year-long process of phasing out copper landlines, third party discloses areas affected
BELPRE, Ohio (WTAP) - AT&T could begin retiring copper landline services as early as Nov. 15, according to a third-party company that tracks copper network retirements. The date is the earliest AT&T can begin discontinuing copper service in the listed areas, not a scheduled shutoff for every customer, according to Metro Colo Advisory’s copper retirement tracker. The advisory company says AT&T plans to move customers in stages and send written notices to those affected.
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Ohio University Offers Tuition-Free Path for Pell Students in Seven Counties
ATHENS — Ohio University will cover the full cost of tuition and mandatory fees for qualifying Pell-eligible students from Athens County and its six bordering counties starting in fall 2027, under a new award the university calls the President’s Opportunity Promise Award. The offer applies to first-year students who live in Athens, Hocking, Meigs, Morgan, […]
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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