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Seniors show up in big moments, lead Ohio to hard-fought win – WOUB Public Media

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March 2, 2024

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Seniors show up in big moments, lead Ohio to hard-fought win

By: Andrew Bowlby

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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – “It’s March 1, there’s no better time in sports than March Madness,” Ohio coach Jeff Boals said, after earning his 150th career win and 14th in the month of March. Ohio took down Bowling Green 66-59 on Friday night.

Ahead of Friday’s conference matchup, Ohio honored its two senior guards, Jaylin Hunter and Miles Brown. The pair have combined to score 30% of the Bobcats points this season, posting 23.8 per game.

“Just thank you, thank you,” Brown said to Bobcat fans after his final game at the Convo. “The guys sitting from the front row all the way up into the top I feel like we’re just connected and we’re just a family.”

Pregame festivities didn’t translate into a great start for either team, with little offensive success in the opening minutes. After eight minutes, the teams combined for 10 points and 10 turnovers.

A bit of a shocking start considering both the Bobcats and Falcons have top-five scoring offenses in the MAC.

Despite the rocky beginnings, Brown made a pair of free throws, and added a made three on the next possession to kickstart the Ohio offense after what felt like an eternity of waiting.

Midway through the half, the Bowling Green offense began to find its legs as well. Senior guard Trey Thomas made a deep three at the shot clock buzzer, a part of a 8-0 run, to give Bowling Green a 24-19 lead.

Ohio called a quick timeout to reset as a tight first half was slipping away. Out of the break, Brown knocked down a mid-range jumper to settle Ohio down. Shortly after, Shereef Mitchell added consecutive 3-pointers to tie the game at 28.

With just 3.7 seconds remaining in the first half, Ohio got possession back and nearly converted a scoop putback by Ajay Sheldon. However, after an extensive review, it was ruled the shot came after time had expired, and the teams went into the locker room even.

Miles Brown shoots a free throw in Ohio’s game against Bowling Green [Conor Mallonn | WOUB]

Brown credited the late surge in the first half to Ohio trusting that shots were going to start falling.

“We just wanted to lock in defensively. Once we really locked in our defense, we knew our offense would come, and you saw that at the end of the half,” Brown said.

Early in the second half, Falcons big-man duo of Jason Spurgin and Rashaun Agee began to take advantage of their size and cause damage in the paint. Agee scored 10 of his 17 points in the second half and collected 11 rebounds on the night to earn his 15th double-double of the season.

Every time Ohio was building momentum and pulling away, Bowling Green answered, and kept the game close until the last moments.

After the under four media timeouts, it was announced that a technical foul had been assessed to Boals. That resulted in Bowling Green making four consecutive free throws to tie the game at 57 with under three minutes to play.

“Don’t talk about my technical, my wife’s going to kill me,” Boals said jokingly postgame. “I’m going to make an oath; no more technical [fouls] because it almost cost us again.”

But it did not cost Ohio. Primarily because of the late-game clutch shooting.

Hunter, who was 0-7 from the field, nailed a go-ahead corner three to send the Convo into a frenzy. A few moments later, AJ Clayton added the knockout punch from the top of the key, extending the Bobcats lead to 63-57 with only 30 seconds to go.

Even after the difficult shooting night, Ohio put the ball in the hands of its stars, and it paid off in a big way.

“Early in the year we were losing these games,” Boals said. “We’re a completely different team right now, different focus, different mindset, different mentality and playing with a lot of confidence.”

For Hunter, even though his night didn’t include a standard scoring outburst, he found ways to affect the game and lead Ohio to a final home win on the 2023-24 campaign.

“Thank you for embracing me with open arms,” Hunter said as his parting words with Ohio fans. “Sticking with myself and this team through tough times, and we’re going to try and pay it off up in Cleveland.”

Before Ohio heads to Cleveland for the Mid-American Conference tournament, it will play a pair of road games at Buffalo and Miami to cap the regular season.

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Ohio Goes to the Movies announces lineup for free, yearlong statewide film festival

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December 12, 2025

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Ohio Goes to the Movies announces lineup for free, yearlong statewide film festival

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Ohio Goes to the Movies, the statewide film festival launching in February, is coming into focus. Organizers have released the initial schedule for the nearly yearlong event. Part of the state’s America 250 celebration, it will bring more than 280 screenings to all 88 counties. Each film is tied to the Buckeye State in some way, and all screenings are free.

“Ohio has played a significant role in the history of American film and continues to attract talent, productions and storytelling that resonate around the world,” Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine said in a statement. “Ohio Goes to the Movies ensures that residents in every community can participate in the America 250 celebration and rediscover the films that connect us.”

From classic movies starring or made by Ohioans to Hollywood blockbusters shot in downtown Cleveland, the lineup highlights the depth of the state’s influence on the film industry. The festival is also meant to encourage movie fans to explore the state by attending screenings all over Ohio.

Here’s a list of events planned for Northeast Ohio’s seven-county region.

CUYAHOGA COUNTY

“Close Encounters of the Third Kind.” Feb. 12. Phoenix Theatres Great Northern Mall.

“Major League.” March 1. Cinemark Strongsville at SouthPark Mall.

“Draft Day.” March 1. Cinemark Valley View.

“Welcome to Collinwood.” March 12. Cleveland History Center.

“Major League.” April 5. Capitol Theatre.

“Cool Hand Luke.” April 12. Cedar Lee Theatre.

“Draft Day.” April 23. Atlas Cinemas at Shaker Square.

“Toy Story 2.” June 24. Chagrin Documentary Film Festival HQ.

“The Scarlet Letter.” July 11. Cleveland Silent Film Festival at Cleveland Public Library.

“Captain America: The Winter Soldier.” July 11. Great Lakes Science Center.

“More Than a Game.” Sept. 11. AMC Ridge Park Square.

“Superman.” Sept. 18. AMC Westwood Town Center.

“Passing Through.” Sept. 19. Cleveland Institute of Art Cinematheque.

“Kill the Irishman.” Oct. 6. Atlas Cinemas Lakeshore.

GEAUGA COUNTY

“A Christmas Story.” June 11. Mayfield Road Drive-In Theatre.

LAKE COUNTY

“White Boy Rick.” March 11. Regal Willoughby Commons.

“Superman.” April 8. Atlas Cinemas Great Lakes Stadium.

“Air Force One.” July 7. Atlas Cinemas Diamond Center.

LORAIN COUNTY

“The Princess Bride.” April 22. Apollo Theatre.

“The Hunger Games.” Sept. 18. Regal Cobblestone Square.

MEDINA COUNTY

“Major League.” March 7. Hickory Ridge Cinema.

“Draft Day.” Sept. 12. Regal Medina.

PORTAGE COUNTY

“Unstoppable.” Feb. 22. Atlas Cinemas Barrington.

“Dog Man.” March 8. The Kent Stage.

“The Philadelphia Story.” March 19. Kent State University Museum.

“A Christmas Story.” June 10. Midway Twin Drive-In Theatre.

SUMMIT COUNTY

“The Big Short.” Feb. 21. Regal Hudson.

“The Avengers.” April 12. Akron Civic Theatre.

“Howard the Duck.” May 21. The Nightlight Cinema.

“Down by Law.” June 13. Akron–Summit County Public Library Main.

For a complete guide, go to ohiogoestothemovies.org.

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Multiple homes destroyed by fire in Meigs County, Ohio

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December 11, 2025

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Multiple homes destroyed by fire in Meigs County, Ohio

POMEROY, Ohio (WCHS) — A fire destroyed one home and damaged two others Wednesday evening, but then rekindled early Thursday morning and destroyed another home, police said.

The fire was first reported just after 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday night in the 300 block of Wetzgall Street in Pomeroy, according to a press release from the Pomeroy Police Department.

According to police, the fire spread to the two homes on either side of the original home on fire. Firefighters contained the fire and saved the two surrounding homes, but the home that first caught fire was deemed a total loss.

Then, just after 3 a.m. on Thursday morning, the fire rekindled and spread to one of the other homes, resulting in a total loss of that home as well, police said.

Pomeroy police said both homes were occupied at the time of the fires, but all occupants of each home were able to exit their homes safely. Police also said that there were no reported injuries, though both families lost everything they owned due to the total losses of the homes.

The cause of the fire has not been determined, and the incident is still under active investigation by the Ohio State Fire Marshal’s Office, according to police.

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DOE aims to end Biden student loan repayment plan. What it means for Ohio

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December 11, 2025

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DOE aims to end Biden student loan repayment plan. What it means for Ohio

The Department of Education has agreed to a settlement to end the Biden-era SAVE student loan repayment plan.
Over seven million borrowers currently on the SAVE plan will need to select a new repayment program if the court approves the settlement.
Ohio has about 1.7 million student loan borrowers and over $60 billion in debt. The average student loan debt in the state is approximately $35,072.

Student loan borrowers under the Biden-era student loan repayment plan, Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE), may soon have to select a new repayment plan after the U.S. Department of Education agreed to a measure to permanently end the program.

A proposed joint settlement agreement announced Tuesday between the DOE and the State of Missouri seeks to end what officials call the “illegal” SAVE program, impacting more than seven million SAVE borrowers who would have to enroll in another program. The settlement must be approved by the court before it can be implemented.

Ohio borrowers carry some of the nation’s highest student loan debt. Here’s how the proposed change could affect them.

What is the SAVE plan?

Originally known as REPAYE, the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) plan was created to deliver the lowest monthly payments among income-driven repayment programs. Under the Biden administration, it became the most affordable option for borrowers.

According to USA TODAY, the SAVE plan was part of Biden’s push to deliver nearly $200 billion in student loan relief to more than 5 million Americans. It wiped out $5.5 billion in debt for nearly half a million borrowers and cut many monthly payments down to $0.

But officials in President Donald Trump’s administration claim the Biden plan was illegal.

Why does the Department of Education want to end the SAVE plan?

The DOE says the SAVE plan aimed to provide mass forgiveness without congressional approval, costing taxpayers $342 billion over 10 years. In a press release, the Department said the administration promised unrealistically low payments and quick forgiveness without legal authority.

“The Trump administration is righting this wrong and bringing an end to this deceptive scheme,” Under Secretary of Education Nicholas Kent said in a release. “Thanks to the State of Missouri and other states fighting against this egregious federal overreach, American taxpayers can now rest assured they will no longer be forced to serve as collateral for illegal and irresponsible student loan policies.”

If the agreement is approved by the court, no new borrowers will be able to enroll in the SAVE plan. The agency says it will deny any pending applications and move all SAVE borrowers back into other repayment plans.

Borrowers currently enrolled in the SAVE Plan would have a limited time to select a new repayment plan and begin repaying their student loans.

The DOE adds that it is working on the loan repayment provisions of the “One Big Beautiful Bill” Act, which created a new Income-Driven Repayment plan called the Repayment Assistance Plan (RAP), that will be available to borrowers by July 1, 2026.

How many people in Ohio have student loan debt?

Numbers from the Education Data Initiative show that there are about 1.7 million student loan borrowers in Ohio, carrying over $60 billion in debt. The average student loan debt is approximately $35,072.

Ohio also ranks No. 10 among the states with the most student debt, according to personal finance site WalletHub.

How much money does Ohio get from the Department of Education?

The DOE budget for Ohio for fiscal year 2025 is estimated to be more than $5.65 billion, The Columbus Dispatch previously reported.

President Trump announced his intentions to eliminate the Department of Education earlier this year, meaning that Ohio could lose more than $5 billion in annual funding.

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