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Southern Grad Recognized for College Athletics

December 12, 2017December 23, 2017 Staff Report 46 Views 0 min read

WILMINGTON, Ohio – A Southern graduate has been recognized for her college athletic achievements. The Wilmington College Student-Athlete Advisory Committee

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Community Event News Schools Sports 

Bitanga’s holds first Break-a-thon to benefit Meigs Senior Center

November 12, 2017December 23, 2017 Staff Report 41 Views 1 min read

Martial Arts event raises over $10,000 MIDDLEPORT, Ohio – On Saturday, November 4, 2017 Bitanga’s Martial Arts Center hosted their

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History Hunting/Fishing/Outdoors News Sports 

In the Open: Favorite deer cartridge going strong at 144

October 30, 2017 Jim Freeman 38 Views 4 min read

Although Ohio’s deer hunters are new to using straight-walled cartridge rifles, the most popular cartridge among those same hunters is

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Community News Schools Sports State/National 

EHS seniors become school winners in Wendy’s High School Heisman

October 23, 2017December 23, 2017 submitter 18 Views 2 min read

REEDSVILLE, Ohio – There are some students who set the bar. They work harder, show more passion and lead by

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History News Obituaries Schools Sports State/National 

Remembering the architect of Rio Basketball, John Newton ‘Newt’ Oliver

October 18, 2017December 23, 2017 submitter 43 Views 4 min read

RIO GRANDE, Ohio – John Newton “Newt” Oliver, the architect behind the Rio Grande College men’s basketball teams from 1952-54

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Ag News/Agriculture Hunting/Fishing/Outdoors News Sports State/National 

Rio Wildlife Society to host speaker on feral swine

October 2, 2017 submitter 26 Views 0 min read

RIO GRANDE, Ohio – The University of Rio Grande and Rio Grande Community College Chapter of the Wildlife Society will

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Community News Schools Sports 

Bitanga’s Martial Arts Center holds fall testing sessions

September 28, 2017December 23, 2017 submitter 36 Views 0 min read

MIDDLEPORT, Ohio – Bitanga’s Martial Arts Center held belt testing Sept. 23, 2017 with a 100 percent success rate. Two

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Consumer and Health News County Government Government Hunting/Fishing/Outdoors News Sports State/National 

Prosecutor reminds hunters to follow the law, reporting of poachers

September 1, 2017December 23, 2017 Staff Report 35 Views 1 min read

MEIGS COUNTY, Ohio – The Meigs County Prosecutor is reminding hunters to follow the law as various hunting seasons begin

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Community County Government Government History News Schools Sports 

50 years of Meigs Local and Marauder football recognized

August 24, 2017December 23, 2017 Carrie Gloeckner 59 Views 4 min read

POMEROY, Ohio Proclamations were made in celebration of a milestone for Meigs Local School District, noting 50 years this fall.

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Event News Sports Summer Activities 

Bitanga’s Martial Arts Center announces belt promotions and award recipients

July 11, 2017 submitter 63 Views 2 min read

MIDDLEPORT, Ohio – Bitanga’s Martial Arts Center held the summer belt exam on Saturday June 24, 2017, 45 students at

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News Schools Sports 

URG claims River States Conference All-Sports Cup

June 21, 2017 submitter 25 Views 4 min read

FLORENCE, Ky. – The University of Rio Grande, Ohio has claimed the River States Conference Commissioner’s All-Sports Cup as the

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Truck and tractor pull to be held in area

June 14, 2017 submitter 64 Views 1 min read

RAVENSWOOD, W.Va. – “Ground shakin’, smoke spewing, mud flingin’ fun is coming to the Jackson County Junior Fairgrounds,” according to

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Event News Schools Sports Summer Activities 

Rio summer sports camps and clinics set

May 23, 2017 submitter 28 Views 4 min read

RIO GRANDE, Ohio – The University of Rio Grande Athletic Department has announced its 2017 Summer Camps and Clinics schedule.

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Sports 

RedStorm softball races past UNOH

April 6, 2017 submitter 34 Views 3 min read

LIMA, Ohio – Kelsey Conkey and Kacee Jenkins both tossed complete game four-hitters, while Michaela Criner and Carly Skeese each

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Sports 

Rio Grande softball jumps to No. 22 in NAIA coaches poll

April 6, 2017 submitter 25 Views 1 min read

KANSAS CITY, Missouri – The University of Rio Grande softball team jumped two positions to 22nd in the latest NAIA

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Community News Schools Sports 

Bitanga’s Martial Arts Center holds spring belt exam

March 31, 2017 submitter 64 Views 2 min read

MIDDLEPORT, Ohio – On Saturday March 25, 2017 46 students at Bitanga’s Martial Arts Center in Middleport, tested to receive

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Sports 

Rio Grande weekly athletic calendar

March 28, 2017 submitter 19 Views 0 min read

University of Rio Grande athletic events for the week of March 27-April 2: (Home events are in ALL CAPS) Monday,

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Sports 

Rio Grande tabs Wilson to head men’s and women’s golf programs

March 22, 2017 submitter 34 Views 2 min read

RIO GRANDE, Ohio – University of Rio Grande athletic director Jeff Lanham has announced the hiring of Keith Wilson as

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Consumer Alerts Sports 

Reds’ Opening Day ticket sale

March 17, 2017 submitter 41 Views 2 min read

CINCINNATI, Ohio – A limited number of Cincinnati Reds Opening Day tickets will go on sale Saturday, March 18 at

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Sports 

RedStorm softball duo honored by River States Conference

March 17, 2017 submitter 30 Views 1 min read

FLORENCE, Kentucky, – University of Rio Grande senior Tiffany Bise and freshman Michaela Criner have been named the River States

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Sports 

RedStorm baseball splits two with Brescia

March 12, 2017 submitter 40 Views 3 min read

RIO GRANDE, Ohio – The University of Rio Grande turned timely hitting and a strong pitching performance from Trent Downs

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Sports 

RedStorm softball 24th in NAIA preseason poll

January 26, 2017 submitter 23 Views 2 min read

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — On the heels of consecutive trips to the NAIA national tournament, the University of Rio Grande

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News Sports 

RedStorm men hold off Midway

January 24, 2017 submitter 34 Views 2 min read

MIDWAY, Ky. – The University of Rio Grande rallied from a one-point halftime deficit, shooting nearly 67 percent from the

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Sports 

Browning, Carpenter led Rio T&F at Wake Forest

January 24, 2017 submitter 37 Views 1 min read

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Katie Browning posted a second-place finish in the women’s pole vault, while Kameron Carpenter recorded a third-place

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Sports 

Rio women stop losing skid

January 24, 2017 submitter 36 Views 2 min read

MIDWAY, Ky. – A late surge by the University of Rio Grande women’s basketball team has now set the stage

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