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‘The Dairy Barn’ Celebrates 100 Years
By: WOUB Visuals
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Executive Director Jane Forrest Redfern tells the story of The Dairy Barn Arts Center in Athens, which is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2014. The Dairy Barn was almost closed… Read More
Perspectives: A Minority Of A Minority
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Morgan Morgan and Erin Johnson share their experiences as members of both the African-American and LGBT community during their time as students at Ohio University. The "Perspectives" series is a… Read More
WVU Is Considering 8 Percent Tuition Increase For In-State Students
West Virginia University's Board of Governors is considering a proposed 8 percent tuition increase for in-state students. Tuition for out-of-state students would increase by 4 percent. The proposed increases are… Read More
Ohio Will Award Public School Credit For Private Religion Classes
By: M.L. Schultze | Ohio Public Radio • WKSU
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A bill passed by Ohio lawmakers this week allows school districts to award up to two elective credits for religious instruction. The bill stipulates that no public money can be… Read More
New Carbon Emissions Proposal Adds To Legacy Of Clean Air Act
By: Tom Borgerding | Ohio Public Radio • WOSU
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The federal EPA’s release of proposed rules to control carbon dioxide emissions has created quite a stir in Ohio which produces and uses a lot of coal. But clean air… Read More
Former Trimble Cheerleading Coach Charged With Theft
By: Susan Tebben | The Athens Messenger
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A former coach for Trimble Local Schools is being charged with stealing from the youth cheerleading group she used to head. Christa Shutts is charged in Athens County Common Pleas… Read More
Remembering Cleveland’s Ill-Fated 10-Cent Beer Night
By: Kabir Bhatia | WKSU
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Many baseball clubs offered beer for a nickel or quarter in the early ‘70s, without much trouble. By June 4, 1974, the Indians were in the midst of a 30-year… Read More
Quick Look: America’s High Health Care Prices
Per capita, America spends much, much more on health care in taxes than any other developed country. WOUB's Julia Rabe reports.
Fracking Protester Chains Herself To A Fence
By: Sara Brumfield | Athens Messenger
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A Millfield woman was arrested and charged with criminal trespass Thursday afternoon after she chained herself to the entrance of an Athens County injection well. Crissa Cummings, 43, a member… Read More
Hospital Participates In Wound Care Awareness Week
The Holzer Health Center in Jackson, Ohio, is participating in National Wound Care Awareness week. This year marks the second year that the hospital has participated in the nationwide event…. Read More
Contract Awarded For Improvements To County Engineer’s Office
By: Steve Robb - Athens Messenger staff reporter
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An $87,013 contract was awarded Wednesday to Hoon Inc. of Athens by the Athens County Commissioners for improvements to the county engineer’s office building near Canaanville. The commissioners also took… Read More
Group Recommends Testing 720 Homes Affected By Chemical Spill
By: Associated Press
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An independent research group suggests sampling water in 720 West Virginia homes for a chemical that spilled into the water supply in January. The WV TAP group sampled 10 homes… Read More
Search Continues For Meigs Man Accused Of Abducting Child
By: WOUB Contributing Writer, WOUB Staff Writer
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The Pomeroy Police Department reports that a Meigs County man, wanted wanted for abducting a child from Meigs County is still on the loose. Mydailysentinel.com reports that Joseph C. Taylor… Read More
Bills Heading To Governor’s Desk Ahead Of Legislative Summer Break
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A look at some legislative activity Wednesday as state lawmakers looked to wrap up work this week before breaking for the summer: Bills headed to the governor would: – Require… Read More
Power Restored To All AEP Ohio Customers
By: Associated Press, WOUB Contributing Writer, WOUB Staff Writer
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All AEP Ohio power company customers have had their power restored following outages to more than 3,000 in Athens County alone Wednesday night. Severe weather hit much of the region… Read More
Late Night Hocking County Crash Injures 2
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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A Logan man has been hospitalized as a result of a crash on US 33 in Hocking County Wednesday night. The Ohio State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred shortly… Read More
Ohio Senate: College Athletes Not Public Employees
By: Associated Press
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State senators have passed an Ohio budget bill that says college athletes are not public employees under state law. The idea was part of a broader bill that awaits approval… Read More
Construction Taking Place This Summer At Trimble Local Schools
By: Sarah Hawley | Athens Messenger staff reporter
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With the students now on summer break, construction work is taking place at the buildings in the Trimble Local School District. Multiple projects are planned for the next several weeks,… Read More
Top-Notch Talent On Tap For Ribs, Rhythm & Blues
The 7th Annual Ribs, Rhythm & Blues is scheduled for this Saturday, June 7 at Chesterhill's Union Hall Theater, featuring delicious dishes and top-notch talent. The non-profit theater is presenting… Read More
Fresco With TV History Donated To Athens County
By: Steve Robb | Athens Messenger
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A clue to the origins of a painting recently donated to the Athens County Commissioners can be seen in the downtown Athens street scene it depicts. Rather than traditional painted… Read More
Best of the Fest: 2014 NMF Photos
We hope you enjoy this collection of photos of the 2014 Nelsonville Music Festival, courtesy of photographers Jasmine Beaubien, Joan Butcher and Sarah Laubacher.