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Northern Illinois visits Ohio after Koker’s 20-point game

Athens, Ohio · Athens

Northern Illinois visits Ohio after Koker’s 20-point game

57% Center coverage: 7 sources

Northern Illinois Huskies (12-12, 5-7 MAC) at Ohio Bobcats (4-19, 2-10 MAC) Athens, Ohio; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Northern Illinois plays Ohio after Chelby Koker scored 20 points in Northern Illinois’ 60-51 victory against the Western Michigan Broncos. The Bobcats are 3-9 on their home court. Ohio allows 73.0 points and has been outscored by 15.7 points per game. The Huskies are 5-7 against MAC opponents. Northern Illinois is 3-2 when…See the Story

Paveletzke, Mitchell lead Ohio over Central Michigan 84-82

Athens, Ohio · Athens

Paveletzke, Mitchell lead Ohio over Central Michigan 84-82

67% Center coverage: 3 sources

ATHENS, Ohio (AP) — Jackson Paveletzke scored 22 points and Shereef Mitchell made two free throws with 16 seconds remaining as Ohio defeated Central Michigan 84-82 on Tuesday night.See the Story

Holzer NPs share experiences in nursing, education

Education · Athens

Holzer NPs share experiences in nursing, education

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

The Association of American Medical Colleges projects a shortage of 17,800 to 48,000 primary care physicians by 2034. As the physician population shrinks, nurse practitioners step in to provide patient care.See the Story

Basketball · Athens

Ohio Men's Basketball Snaps Akron's 14-Win Streak, Clinch MAC Tournament Bid - Ohio University

ATHENS, Ohio – The Ohio men's basketball team (15-12, 9-5 MAC) snapped Akron's (21-6, 13-1 MAC) 14-game win streak-the longest in the nation- with a 84-67 victory Saturday night (Feb. 22) inside the Convocation Center. With the win, the Bobcats clinched a spot in the 2025 MAC Tournament at Rocket Arena in Cleveland.See the Story

Athens, Ohio · Athens

O’Bleness shares recent recognitions, renovations and collaborations

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

ATHENS — OhioHealth O’Bleness Hospital, 55 Hospital Dr., is Southeast Ohio’s leading healthcare provider, delivering specialty services to the Athens community, according to its website. In 2024, O’Bleness received several awards and recognitions, renovated its surgical facilities and partnered with…See the Story

Athens, Ohio · Athens

At Holzer Health, a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Dealing with the health care system can be unpleasant and exhausting for patients. According to a 2015 study published in the Journal of General Internal Medicine, one third of those surveyed said they actively avoided going to the doctor’s office…See the Story

Athens, Ohio · Athens

Ohio Women's Track & Field Announces 2025 Outdoor Schedule - Ohio University

ATHENS, Ohio – The Ohio women's track & field team has released its 2025 outdoor track & field schedule, as announced by head coach Sara Pease on Friday, Feb. 21. The scheduled is highlighted by the 2025 Mid-American Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships that will be hosted by the Bobcats in Athens, Ohio at Goldsberry Track.See the Story

Athens, Ohio · Athens

Stimson Avenue bridge repairs skyrocket – Athens County Independent

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

ATHENS, Ohio — When Athens City Council first discussed rehabilitating the Stimson Avenue bridge back in June 2023, the city was expected to bear about 12% of the total project cost. The Ohio Department of Transportation was picking up the balance. In April 2024, council amended its original authorization to increase the city’s share to $580,000. Because the state had increased its allocation for the project, though, the city’s responsibility r…See the Story

Property · Athens

Developer drops zoning request, but zoning ordinance remains in limbo – Athens County Independent

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

ATHENS, Ohio — Citing “confusion and misinformation” about their rezoning application for a proposed affordable housing project, a Columbus developer has withdrawn from the project — but the property remains a potential building site. Last fall, Spire Development asked the city to rezone an 8-acre property at 0 Pomeroy Road, near the Pomeroy Road/Richland Avenue intersection, so it could build 50 apartments using the state’s Low-Income Housing …See the Story

Opinion · Nelsonville

[Opinion] Nelsonville council membership fight goes back to appeals court – Athens County Independent

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COLUMBUS, Ohio — In a unanimous per curiam opinion, the Ohio Supreme Court found the Fourth District Court of Appeals used the wrong standard to dismiss a case calling for the ousting of two Nelsonville council members. The case was brought by the council’s former president and a woman appointed to council. Two events prompted the lawsuit. In February 2024, Council President Margarita Nguyen resigned and then rescinded her resignation the next m…See the Story

Cat of the Week: Godiva – Athens County Independent

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Godiva came from an awful past, we got her and 3 others after their owner was found to be deceased. They had been left behind in a small camper. They were all very shy, but they are slowly warming up. Miss Godiva you can tell wants to get love and be someone’s special kitty. She’s starting to be talkative too. Godiva will need some decompression time in a new home, but we believe that with a bit of time she’ll be social and cuddly with her new o…See the Story

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