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

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.

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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

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  • TrafficODOT's weekly list says Pleasanton Road is closed through Nov.

    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.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: Athens County Independent

  • Winter helpIf you're facing a home energy emergency, HAPCAP's Winter Crisis Program runs Nov.

    If you're facing a home energy emergency, HAPCAP'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.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: Athens County Independent

  • ParadeThe Athens Veterans Day Parade begins at 10:15 a.m.

    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.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: Athens County Independent

  • Hocking CollegePresident Dr. Betty Young has announced she'll retire June 30, 2027.

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

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: Athens County Independent

  • Cross countryAthens 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.

    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.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: The Crescent-News

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  1. The Athens Messenger4 hours ago

    Buckeyes’ Sullivan, Bulldogs’ Scott lead TVC All-Conference football honorees

    The OHSAA football state playoffs kicked off last Friday, but there was still some final business to be wrapped up in the Tri-Valley Conference. That culminated on Tuesday, with the

  2. The Post4 hours ago

    Athens City Council discusses street closures, staffing levels

    On Monday, the Athens City Council held its regular session meeting. The meeting, which lasted nearly three hours, went into executive session for matters of personnel.

  3. NBC4 WCMH-TV5 hours ago

    Full results: Athens County election for November 2026

  4. Athens County Independent7 hours ago

    Photo gallery: 2026 Halloween in Athens County

    Halloween revelers took part in trick-or-treating, Uptown dance parties, paddleboarding at Strouds Run, and more.

    Also reported byThe Crescent-NewsThe Athens Messenger

  5. The Athens Messenger8 hours ago

    Two parents, another adult charged in death of 3-month-old Athens County child

    ATHENS, Ohio — The Athens County Prosecutor’s Office has charged a mother and father with child endangerment after the death of their infant daughter.

  6. The Athens Messenger9 hours ago

    Four takeaways from Ohio's 86-77 win at South Alabama

    MOBILE, Ala. — Ohio took a trip south on Monday, opening its 2026-2027 season with a nice road test against South Alabama.

  7. The Athens Messenger9 hours ago

    LIVE: Ohio midterm election updates

    11:15 a.m.: American Legion voting location manager says turnout is ‘high for a midterm’

  8. The Crescent-News15 hours ago

    Athena Cinema to present “This Is Pike County” with filmmaker Laura Paglin on Nov. 12

    ATHENS, Ohio – The Athena Cinema will present the award-winning documentary “This Is Pike County” on Thursday, Nov. 12, at 7 p.m., as part of the “From the Hills and

    Also reported byAthens County Independent

  9. WOUB Public Media19 hours ago

    Ohio Women’s Basketball gets first win in season opener

    ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – Ohio Women’s Basketball opened their season with their home game of the MAC vs Sun Belt challenge against the Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks. In a game where the... Read More

  10. The Post20 hours ago

    Weekender Briefs: Election Day, OU Dad’s Weekend, merry making

    This week, citizens can hit the polls on Election Day. After exercising the right to vote on Tuesday, Friday kicks off Ohio University’s Dad’s Weekend. Students are welcome to invite their father figures to participate in university-sponsored activities.

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Today in Athensto me · Tues., Nov. 36:00 a.m.

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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