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Trimble uses late outburst to cruise to eight-run victory over Federal Hocking
STEWART — Facing off for the second time in three days, Trimble would use two different five-run innings to help cruise to a 10-2 victory over Federal Hocking on the road on Wednesday afternoon. Picking up the 10 runs on just eight hits, the Tomcats (13-4, 6-3 Tri-Valley Conference-Hocking) were led by Chayse Henry at the plate, finishing with a perfect 3-3 day at the plate, driving in and scoring a pair of runs while also drawing a walk. Chase Patton and Bennie Warren would...
Athens' softball completes comeback victory over Vinton County
THE PLAINS - When you get your opportunities, you have to take advantage of them. Going up against one of the better pitchers in the area in Jordyn Zinn, Athens would struggle against the thrower, facing a deficit against Vinton County before the Vikings decided to take the pitcher out. That one change would help allow the Bulldogs (11-6, 7-4 Tri-Valley Conference-Ohio) to score three runs in the final two innings, securing a 4-2 victory over Vinton County at home in the end. ...
State funding includes over $14 million to revitalize downtown Logan
COLUMBUS — On Wednesday Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine, Lt. Gov. Jon Husted, and Ohio Department of Development Director Lydia Mihalik announced 30 major economic development projects in Ohio’s Appalachian region that will raise the area’s profile as a travel destination and improve quality of life for local residents. They include an award of $14,328,481 to support three projects meant to revitalize downtown Logan. As part of the new Appalachian Downtowns and Destinations Initiative, $154 million will be infused into communities across 12 counties to revitalize...
Nelsonville City Council controversy heads to state appeals court
ATHENS, Ohio — Rita Nguyen and Sue Powell have taken their fight for Nelsonville City Council seats to Ohio’s Fourth District Court of Appeals. The duo filed a petition for a writ of quo warranto against Gregg Clement, Tony Dunfee and Opha Lawson (as individuals) on Friday, April 26.
Shawnee Optimist Club awards area students and announces educator of the year
ALLEN COUNTY, OH (WLIO) - The Shawnee Optimist Club met Wednesday to recognize the hard work of local students. Every year, the Shawnee Optimist Club holds an essay contest for middle school students to write an essay on optimism with a topic of their choosing. The students recognized were the top essays picked in the contest, and they read their speeches to the audience, conveying their perception of optimism and how it can change our lives.
Schuster and Ebbert address Ohio University's 2024 class at commencement
ST. CLAIRSVILLE, Ohio — The class of 2024 commencement ceremony for Ohio University took place Thursday evening at the ECO Center. Student speaker Shayla Schuster from Martins Ferry spoke along with keynote speaker Lova Ebbert, an Ohio University Eastern alum who operates Ebbert’s Farm in St. Clairsville. Degree...
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