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The Athens County EMA and Local Emergency Planning Committee for Hazardous Materials will be holding a hazardous materials spill preparedness exercise next week. Plus, An Athens woman is arrested and… Read More
Alexander Schools Budget In The Black For At Least A Few Years
By: Arian Smedley | Athens Messenger
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Due to wise spending, cost cutting and just plain luck, Alexander Local Schools expects to remain in the black for the next few years. But, a district can only control… Read More
R&B Served Up Texas-Style At Ribs, Rhythm & Blues
By: John Wetzel
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It’s time to get your tickets for the 6th Annual Ribs, Rhythm & Blues, taking place on Saturday, June 8 at the Union Hall Theater in Chesterhill, Ohio. The event… Read More
Grand Jury Requested By Ohio AG’s Office Continues To Hear Testimony
By: Athens Messenger staff reports, Steve Robb - Athens Messenger staff reporter
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UPDATE 4:45 p.m. Athens County Sheriff Patrick Kelly, responding to a subpoena issued by the Ohio Attorney General's Office to appear before an Athens County grand jury on Friday, was called… Read More
Kasich Revising Ohio Drilling-Tax Plan
By: Associated Press
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Gov. John Kasich is working to line up support in Ohio's drilling heartland for his proposed tax increase on oil and gas drillers by offering to send a quarter of… Read More
Ohio Representative Slams Right-To-Work Legislation
By: Michael O'Brien | Vinton County Courier
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In a statement released Wednesday, Rep. Debbie Phillips (D-Albany) slammed right-to-work legislation winding its way through the Ohio House. House Bill 151 and House Joint Resolution 5 were introduced by… Read More
Athens County EMA To Hold HAZMAT Exercise
By: Su Kim
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The Athens County Emergency Management Agency along with the Athens County Local Emergency Planning Committee for hazardous materials (LEPC) will be holding a hazardous materials spill preparedness exercise on June… Read More
Athens Woman Attacks Boyfriend With A Meat Cleaver
By: Megan Moseley
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Athens County deputies responded to a call on Columbus Road Wednesday about an apparent stabbing. Athens County Sheriff Pat Kelly said police determined Amanda Ruth, 34, assaulted Christopher McCoy, 37,… Read More
Steubenville Rape Defendants Face Sex Offender Hearing
By: Associated Press
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A judge plans to classify as sex offenders two Ohio high school football players convicted of raping a 16-year-old girl last year. Judge Thomas Lipps scheduled next week's hearing as… Read More
Belpre Man Accused Of Unlawful Sexual Conduct With A Minor
By: Megan Moseley
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The Washington County Sheriff's Office says a Belpre man is accused of having sex with a minor on more than one occasion. Investigators say a 14-year-old girl reported Allan Varner… Read More
Kentucky Cybercrimes Unit Announces 100 Percent Conviction Rate
By: Associated Press
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A cybercrimes unit created by Kentucky Attorney General Jack Conway five years ago has announced a 100 percent conviction rate in child porn cases that it has been involved in…. Read More
Ohio Voters May See Gay Marriage Measure In 2014
By: Associated Press, Atish Baidya
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A group seeking to overturn Ohio's ban on same-sex marriage says it's aiming to put the issue before voters in 2014. Leaders of FreedomOhio say they decided not to try… Read More
Senior Citizens Levy Funds To Be Divided
By: Steve Robb - Athens Messenger staff reporter
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The Athens County Commissioners have begun the process of dividing up this year’s income from a senior citizens levy, and once again local senior groups are asking for more than… Read More
Athens County Sheriff May Have Known Of Records Disposal Rules
By: Steve Robb - Athens Messenger staff reporter
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Members of the Athens County Records Commission have said Sheriff Patrick Kelly failed to file a required form (called a RC-3) before destroying county records, but elected officials were alerted… Read More
Ohio Budget Set For Senate Vote, Then More Talks
By: Associated Press
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A state budget that revamps Gov. John Kasich's school funding proposal and restores small-business tax relief is poised for passage in the Ohio Senate. The GOP-led chamber has scheduled a… Read More
Ohio’s Gas Prices Near $4 A Gallon
By: Associated Press
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Ohio motorists are grumbling as gas prices begin to hover around $4 a gallon. Rising oil prices amid fears about refinery problems in the Great Lakes have pushed pump prices… Read More
Morning Update For June 6
By: Megan Moseley
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An Ohio mother convicted in the drowning of her two sons gets a retrial. The Charleston metropolitan area could lose over 70,000 residents if two counties are moved to the… Read More
Mom Convicted In Sons’ Drownings Gets Retrial
By: Associated Press
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The Ohio Supreme Court has cleared the way for the retrial of a mother convicted in the drowning of her two young sons. The court on Wednesday sided with an… Read More
Lincoln And Putnam County Location Change Causes Concern
By: Associated Press
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Charleston officials are concerned about the potential impact of a federal decision to move Lincoln and Putnam counties to the Huntington-Ashland, Ky., metropolitan area. The Charleston metro area's population dropped… Read More