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Glouster Police Say Man Shot At Officers
By: Susan Tebben | The Athens Messenger
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A Glouster man is in custody after leading police on a pursuit through Glouster and shooting at police officers. The Glouster Police Department is investigating an "active shooter situation" that… Read More
Week 6 Power Rankings: TVC-Hocking
By: Emily Rorris
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1. Trimble Tomcats (6-0, 5-0) | Last week’s ranking: 1 The Trimble Tomcats won their biggest matchup of the season last week, topping Wahama 42-0 in the Hocking’s most anticipated… Read More
Janis Ian At The Fur Peace Ranch Part 2
Singer-songwriter Janis Ian in performance at the Fur Peace Ranch from June 15, 2014. Plus Jorma Kaukonen from June 28, 2014.
Former Hocking President Keeps Same Salary
By: Bianca Hillier
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After his resignation last week, former Hocking College President Dr. Ron Erickson has a new title: special advisor to the chairman of the Board of Trustees. Director of Marketing and… Read More
U.S. Judge Lifts Hold On W.Va Gay Marriage Suit
By: Associated Press
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A federal judge has lifted his hold on a lawsuit challenging West Virginia's ban on same-sex marriages. U.S. District Judge Robert Chambers on Tuesday ordered the state and two… Read More
Week 6 Power Rankings: SEOAL
1)Jackson Ironmen (6-0, 1-0) The Ironmen have built a defensive wall that has not allowed a touchdown in four of their last five games. Jackson fended off any upset bid… Read More
Nelsonville Planning and Development Committee To Discuss ATV Use In Town
By: Kaitlyn Roman
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The Nelsonville City Council Planning and Development Committee will hold a meeting in Council Chambers on Monday, October 13 at 6:00 p.m. to discuss ATV's in town. The public… Read More
Week 6 Power Rankings: West Virginia
1) Point Pleasant Big Blacks (6-0) The Big Blacks maintain their top spot among our West Virginia teams and picked up their 19th straight regular-season victory with a 49-0 shutout of… Read More
Nelsonville Street Committee To Discuss Traffic Signal Removal In Town
By: Kaitlyn Roman
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Nelsonville City Council has announced The Street Committee will conduct a meeting on Friday, October 10, at 10:00 a.m. in Council Chambers. The public is invited and encouraged to… Read More
Concerts, Guest Speakers On Tap For OU World Music And Dance Festival
This year, Ohio University's World Music and Dance Festival and Global Excursions Concert is focusing on the theme of "Celebrating Diversity at OU."
The week of workshops and lectures, which runs through Oct. 10, will culminate in the annual concert this Saturday at 7:30 p.m. in Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium.
Another Side-Effect of Ebola: Headaches For An Ohio University Professor
By: Tim Sharp
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Let’s be Clear, E.W. Scripps Journalism Professor Yusuf Kalyango isn’t infected with Ebola, but the disease is increasingly on his mind these days. Kalyango, who was awarded a $485,000 grant… Read More
Week 6 Power Rankings: TVC-Ohio
By: Sean Neidig
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1. Athens Bulldogs (6-0, 2-0) | Last week’s ranking: 1 After six weeks of play, Athens is still the top dog in the TVC-Ohio. With an impressive 58-42 road win… Read More
Capito Has $3.4M For Homestretch; Tenant, $1.1M
By: Associated Press
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In rival U.S. Senate bids, Republican Shelley Moore Capito raised $1.6 million last quarter and still has $3.4 million in the bank, while Democrat Natalie Tennant brought in almost $1… Read More
Comer Raises $534,000 In First Fundraising Quarter
By: Associated Press
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Republican James Comer raised $534,000 in his first fundraising quarter as a candidate for Kentucky governor. Comer, the state agriculture commissioner, officially started his campaign last month with a rally… Read More
U.S. Senate Debate Set In WV Today
By: Associated Press
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Republican Shelley Moore Capito and Democrat Natalie Tennant are facing off in a debate for an open U.S. Senate seat. Tuesday's debate will take place at the Clay Center… Read More
Trial Delayed For Steubenville Superintendent
By: Associated Press
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The trial of suspended Steubenville schools superintendent Michael McVey has been delayed until Jan. 12. McVey's trial in eastern Ohio's Jefferson County had been scheduled to begin October 14…. Read More
911 Mix-Up Sends Cabell Fire Crews To Wrong City
By: Associated Press
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Cabell County emergency authorities are investigating a 911 mix-up that sent fire crews to the wrong city. Media outlets report that 911 dispatchers sent fire crews to Davis Street… Read More
Athens County EMS To Discuss Ebola Precautions
Athens County Emergency Medical Services will meet today to discuss necessary precautions surrounding the Ebola outbreak. "We're obviously monitoring any situation where there's a spike in a communicable disease," says… Read More
Erickson To Get 14K Per Month As Special Adviser
By: Steve Robb | Athens Messenger
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Former Hocking College president Ron Erickson will continue to be paid his regular base salary during the time he serves as special adviser to the chairman of the college’s board… Read More
Fetty Back As CFO Of Hocking College
By: Athens Messenger staff reports
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Just a few days after Ron Erickson resigned as president of Hocking College, the person he removed last month as the college’s chief financial office has been reinstated. The college… Read More
Laurel McMechan To Show Artwork At OU-Eastern
By: EJ Schodzinski
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Boston artist Laurel McMechan will be exhibiting her artwork at the Ohio University Eastern Art Gallery through Oct. 23. The opening reception for the exhibit will be held on Wednesday,… Read More
Muskingum University to Host Noted Authors
The Muskingum University Department of English will host a reading and lecture by authors Jen Hirt and Paul Cockeram on Thursday, Oct. 16 at 4:30 p.m. in room 336 of… Read More
Feds Investigate West Virginia Broadband Stimulus Project
By: Associated Press
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A West Virginia high-speed Internet project is being investigated by the federal government. The Charleston Gazette reports that the U.S. Department of Commerce's inspector general has asked state officials… Read More
Ohio Court Ex-clerk’s Husband Gets 90 Days In Jail
By: Associated Press
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A former central Ohio court clerk's husband has been ordered to serve 90 days in jail and fined $4,000 after pleading guilty to theft in office. Authorities alleged David… Read More
Early Voting To Begin In Ohio Following Dispute
By: Associated Press
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Ohioans can start casting ballots Tuesday in the fall election after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in a dispute over the swing state's voting schedule. Voters can pick their… Read More