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WINGS Foundation Is Looking For Fluffy Support
Medical experts say many children often get frightened in a hospital setting, particularly when that child takes an unexpected trip to the emergency room. The WINGS Foundation in Athens hopes… Read More
Quick Look: Thailand’s Martial Law And Selfie Obsession
Thailand is under martial law and has suspended its constitution. The military has threatened a shutdown of the country's social media after its population started taking selfies with military members…. Read More
Chilicothe Police Search For Shoplifting Suspects
By: Ann Jacob
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Chilicothe police are asking for an information regarding a shoplifting case last month in the city. It happened at the Certified Oil station on 825 North Bridge Street in the… Read More
Update: Identity Of Sexual Assault Suspect Revealed
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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Update 4:00 p.m. Athens police have arrested a man in connection with a sexual assault. The 26-year-old suspect was found on the front porch of the house. Police say he initially… Read More
Father And Son Face Sex Trafficking Charges
By: Associated Press
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Ohio authorities say a father and son are facing federal charges of sex trafficking involving a child and transporting women for prostitution in exchange for heroin. The Ohio Attorney General's… Read More
OHSAA Implements Running Clock For Lopsided Football Games
By: Eric Singer
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In Sept. of 2013, the Louisville Cardinals defeated the Florida International Panthers 72-0 in an FBS regular-season matchup. What was even more peculiar about the game — aside from the… Read More
Ohio Agrees to Phase Out Solitary Confinement As Punishment In Youth Prisons
By: Joanna Richards | Ohio Public Radio • WCPN
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The Justice Department sought to end what it claimed was excessive and harmful use of seclusion of mentally ill youth. But the settlement goes further, with the state agreeing to… Read More
West Virginia Regulators Open Chemical Spill Probe
By: Associated Press
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The state Public Service Commission has ordered an investigation into West Virginia American Water's response to the Jan. 9 chemical spill in Charleston. The PSC said Wednesday the focus of… Read More
Columbus Is Still Ohio’s Fastest-Growing City
By: Associated Press
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New census estimates show that Columbus has been the fastest growing large city in Ohio over the past three years. The city grew by 4.3 percent from 2010 through 2013,… Read More
Alleged Drug Ring Leaders Arraigned
By: Susan Tebben | The Athens Messenger
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The three men being called the leaders of a drug ring that was busted last week were arraigned Wednesday in Athens County Common Pleas Court. Derek James Gyure, 26, of… Read More
Athens-Based Business Incubation Association Considers Move
By: Steve Robb-Athens Messenger staff journalist
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The National Business Incubation Association headquartered in Athens will be establishing a training center, but it apparently won’t be in Athens. Jasper Welch, president and CEO of NBIA, said the… Read More
Trimble Officials Discuss Financial Recovery With State Auditor’s Office
By: Sara Brumfield | Athens Messenger
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Representatives from the State Auditor’s Office met with officials in Trimble Wednesday morning to discuss the first steps of creating a financial recovery plan for the village, which was declared… Read More