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Defense, Running Backs Thrive In Scrimmage
By: Seth Austin
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The Ohio Bobcats saw their first live action of fall camp Wednesday with an intrasquad scrimmage at Peden Stadium. Ohio’s defense won the day stopping the offense on all but one… Read More
Proposed Law Would Require Local Governments To Balance Their Budgets
By: Associated Press
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An Ohio lawmaker wants to require cities, villages and counties to balance their budgets, just as the state is obligated to do under its constitution. The proposal from state Rep…. Read More
Ohio’s Elections Chief Sets Standards On Electronic Poll Books
By: Associated Press
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Ohio's top elections official is setting uniform standards for the use of electronic poll books by local boards of elections. The high-tech books allow poll workers to more easily find… Read More
Plan For Plant That Recycles Natural Gas Drilling Wastewater Approved
By: Associated Press
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Wheeling planners have approved GreenHunter Water's plan to build a plant that will recycle wastewater from natural gas drilling. GreenHunter Water said Wednesday in a news release that it plans… Read More
Supreme Court Justice Sharon Kennedy To Run For Full Term
By: Associated Press
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A justice elected to the Ohio Supreme Court last fall to finish an unexpired term through 2014 says she'll run next year for a full, six-year term. Republican Sharon Kennedy… Read More
Three-Point Stance: South Gallia Builds on Late Success
By: Kaleb Carter
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Editor’s Note: Three-Point Stance is Gridiron Glory’s written preview series leading up to its 15th season on WOUB. Gridiron is visiting training camps for all 32 teams in the coverage… Read More
Three-Point Stance: Waterford Takes It Slow
Editor’s Note: Three-Point Stance is Gridiron Glory’s written preview series leading up to its 15th season on WOUB. Gridiron is visiting training camps for all 32 teams in the coverage… Read More
Three-Point Stance: Miller Looks to Improve
By: Jess Bosh
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Editor’s Note: Three-Point Stance is Gridiron Glory’s written preview series leading up to its 15th season on WOUB. Gridiron is visiting training camps for all 32 teams in the coverage… Read More
Oddities And Ends: The Marietta Soda Museum
By: Katie Willis
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In the small and quaint Harmar Village of Washington County, a one-of-a-kind museum is bringing back a classic '50s feel with bright red booths, a black-and-white checkered floor and shiny… Read More
Two Athens County 911 Employees Under Investigation
By: Steve Robb - Athens Messenger staff reporter
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An investigation into possible procedural violations in use of a law enforcement data system at the Athens County 911 Center involves two employees. During a meeting Tuesday, the county commissioners… Read More
Judge Extends Order Preventing Enforcement Of State’s Gay Marriage Ban
By: Associated Press
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A federal judge has extended a temporary restraining order preventing Ohio authorities from enforcing the state's ban on gay marriage against a couple as one of them nears death. Judge… Read More
Poor County Bridge Conditions Require Load Limits
By: Steve Robb | Athens Messenger
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We’re No. 1! Unfortunately, Athens County is tops in the state of Ohio when it comes to having bridges that require load limits because of their condition, according to County… Read More
The Inside Track: The Art Of Recording Rock And Roll
By: Jim Phillips
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Veteran music producer and Ohio University Associate Professor Eddie Ashworth talks about studios, students and the state of the recording industry.
Retired Teacher Charged With Hitting Special Needs Student
By: Associated Press
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A retired Jackson County teacher accused of hitting a special needs student has been charged with battery. WSAZ-TV reports that police charged former Ripley Elementary art teacher Vicki Shockey on… Read More
Woman Convicted In Death Of Stepchild Looks To Appeal Life Sentence
By: Joe Higgins | Athens Messenger
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A woman from The Plains who pleaded guilty to charges related to the death of her 4-year-old stepdaughter wants to appeal her life sentence, but she may be too late…. Read More
Former Officer Sentenced For Attempting To Possess Drugs
By: Associated Press
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A former eastern Kentucky police officer has been sentenced in federal court on drug-related charges. U.S. District Judge David L. Bunning sentenced Melvin Charles Schoch Jr., 33, on Monday to… Read More
Exotic Animals Owner’s Items To Be Auctioned
By: Associated Press
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UPDATE 5:09 p.m. Hundreds of curiosity-seekers, horse-traders and others have attended an auction of the estate of a suicidal man who released dozens of exotic animals in Zanesville almost two… Read More
Inmates Raise Fish For Zoo Animals
By: Associated Press
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Inmates at a Fairfield County prison are taking on a fishy assignment as they prepare to raise trout for penguins, bears and otters at the Columbus Zoo. The partnership being… Read More