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Today’s edition · Tues., Nov. 3

Ohio football plays at Akron tonight at 7 p.m. on ESPN2

Plus, a Pleasanton Road closure and the Veterans Day parade's return of the Marching 110.

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Bobcat SportsTop story

Unbeaten-in-conference Ohio plays at Akron tonight in its first midweek MACtion game

Ohio carries a streak and a big spread into Akron

17
straight home wins for Ohio
6
straight losses for Akron
-12.5
point spread, with Ohio favored

Sources: WOUB Public Media, The Post

If you want to watch tonight, it's on ESPN2. Ohio (6-2, 4-0 MAC) plays at Akron at 7 p.m. at InfoCision Stadium. The Zips are 1-7 and 0-4 in the MAC.

The Bobcats sit alone atop the MAC after a 24-20 win over Eastern Michigan. It was their first 4-0 conference start since 1997, and a Darren James-Hamilton 100-yard kickoff return touchdown helped seal it.

The road is the one worry. The Post points out that Ohio's only two losses came away from . The Bobcats have won their last two road games, allowing just 17 points.

  • Akron QB Brayden Roggow: seven touchdowns, 10 interceptions
  • Akron RB Jordan Gant: 77.3 rushing yards per game
  • Ohio LB Michael Molnar: 18 tackles last game
  • Akron's offense: 19 points per game

Ohio's point differential is far bigger at Peden Stadium

Source: The Post: Ohio looks to extend its winning streak against Akron

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At Peden Stadium+51
Last two road games+44
All road games+11

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News Notes

Traffic

ODOT's weekly list says Pleasanton Road is closed through Nov. 20, with a detour on Old U.S. 33 to Pleasant Hill Rd. The U.S. 33 passing lane between Oxley Rd. and Pleasant Hill Rd. is closed in both directions through June 1, 2027. Athens County Independent

Dates for a parade, a closure and a retirement run into 2027

  1. Nov. 11The Athens Veterans Day Parade begins at 10:15 a.m.
  2. Nov. 20Pleasanton Road's closure runs through this day, per ODOT.
  3. March 2027The Winter Crisis Program for energy emergencies ends.
  4. June 2027The U.S. 33 passing lane closure between Oxley Rd. and Pleasant Hill Rd. runs through June 1.
  5. June 2027Hocking College President Dr. Betty Young plans to retire.

Source: Athens County Independent

Winter help

If you're facing a home energy emergency, 's Winter Crisis Program runs Nov. 1 through March 31, 2027. Eligible Hocking, Athens and Perry county households may receive assistance if they're facing a home emergency, which may include a disconnection notice or less than 25% of a tank of bulk fuel. Athens County Independent

Parade

The Athens Veterans Day Parade begins at 10:15 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, with Ohio University's Marching 110 returning. Court Street is a prime spot to watch. Athens County Independent

Hocking College

President Dr. Betty Young has announced she'll retire June 30, 2027. The board has engaged ACCT for a nationwide search for her successor. Athens County Independent

Cross country

Athens junior Zoe Wayner qualified for the state championships with a fourth-place finish in a field of 167 at the Division II regional at Pickerington North. She ran a new personal best, and the state race is next weekend. The Crescent-News

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Big Run Kava Bar on N Court St. closed Oct. 25, but the space isn't staying dark: it's reopening as Hellbender Coffee House under new owners. Co-owner Catherine Wolfe says the cat adoptions, paint and sip nights, live music and open mic nights will carry on, though trivia may move to a different weeknight.

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