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Ohio defeats Ohio Wesleyan 89-56

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Ohio defeats Ohio Wesleyan 89-56

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ATHENS, Ohio (AP) — Aidan Hadaway's 19 points helped Ohio defeat Ohio Wesleyan 89-56 on Tuesday.See the Story

Chabad at Ohio University holds menorah lighting on first day of Hanukkah

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Chabad at Ohio University holds menorah lighting on first day of Hanukkah

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On Sunday, Athens’ Jewish community held a special event to commemorate the first day of Hanukkah.See the Story

Ohio Bobcats Men's Basketball Hosts Ohio Wesleyan in Flashback Matchup

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Ohio Bobcats Men's Basketball Hosts Ohio Wesleyan in Flashback Matchup

Ohio men's basketball is set to host Ohio Wesleyan on Tuesday, December 16, as both teams look to improve their records. The Bobcats are currently 4-6 following an 88-83 overtime win against St. Bonaventure, while Ohio Wesleyan stands at 3-6 after a recent loss to Kenyon. The game, which marks the 77th meeting between the two teams, will take place at 7 p.m. ET in the Convocation Center and will be broadcast on ESPN+ and the Ohio Sports Network.…See the Story

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Ohio defeats Ohio Wesleyan 89-56

Coverage: 2 sources

ATHENS, Ohio (AP) — Aidan Hadaway's 19 points helped Ohio defeat Ohio Wesleyan 89-56 on Tuesday.Basketball · Athens See the Story

OU settles with former journalism professor fired for sexual harassment

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Editor's Note: The Messenger is only now reporting on this matter because it learned of the university's settlement with Kalyango through reporting by WOUB Public Media. WOUB's reporting can be found here.Sexual Harassment · Athens Read Article

Connie Engelmann – Athens County Independent

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ATHENS, Ohio –– After a valiant fight for her life, on December 1, 2025, our mother, sister, and daughter Connie lost her battle and succumbed to injuries sustained after an automobile accident on the evening of June 11, 2025. Connie grew up in Ashtabula, Ohio, and graduated from St. John High School. The most important things in the world to Connie were her three boys. She was more proud of them than anything in her life. She loved her extend…Athens, Ohio · Athens Read Article

PAW PRINTS: The Week Ahead in Ohio Athletics - Ohio University

ATHENS, Ohio – Ohio men's basketball opens Mid-American Conference play, with both the men and the women at home, while wrestling heads to North Carolina for two duals! Check out everything that's ahead for Ohio Athletics in this week's Paw Prints, presented by Memorial Health System.Basketball · Athens Read Article

Chabad at Ohio University holds menorah lighting on first day of Hanukkah

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On Sunday, Athens’ Jewish community held a special event to commemorate the first day of Hanukkah.Hanukkah · Athens See the Story

What’s Cooking: Homemade Gingerbread Cookies

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In the spirit of the holiday season, I would like to start off this week’s column off by acknowledging all the people who’ve sent me words of encouragement and told me they enjoy my restaurant reviews.Cooking · Athens Read Article

Ohio Bobcats Men's Basketball Hosts Ohio Wesleyan in Flashback Matchup

Ohio men's basketball is set to host Ohio Wesleyan on Tuesday, December 16, as both teams look to improve their records. The Bobcats are currently 4-6 following an 88-83 overtime win against St. Bonaventure, while Ohio Wesleyan stands at 3-6 after a recent loss to Kenyon. The game, which marks the 77th meeting between the two teams, will take place at 7 p.m. ET in the Convocation Center and will be broadcast on ESPN+ and the Ohio Sports Network.…Basketball · Athens See the Story

Daniel Adams – Athens County Independent

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THE PLAINS, Ohio –– Daniel L. Adams died unexpectedly Thursday morning, December 4, 2025, at OhioHealth O’Bleness Hospital in Athens. Born March 11, 1954 in Zanesville, he was the son of the late Arthur Leroy Adams and Clarice Eileen Williams Adams. Dan was a graduate of Tri Valley High School in Dresden and attended Ohio University. He retired in 2009 from Ohio University where he worked in building maintenance. Dan was an active member of the …The Plains · The Plains Read Article

Trimble takes down Nelsonville-York in 64-44 rivalry victory

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GLOUSTER — Snow was falling, and the temperatures were freezing in Athens County on Saturday afternoon, but there was plenty of fire inside William White Gymnasium.Glouster · Glouster See the Story

East State Street road closure, Tuesday, Dec. 16 – Athens County Independent

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Open the article to view the coverage from athensindependent.comAthens, Ohio · Athens Read Article