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Meigs Drops To Warren 75-39 In Season-Opener
A young Meigs team (0-1) could not keep up with the fast Warren Warriors’ (1-0) offense as the Marauders fell 75-39 in their season-opener Friday night. Warren’s offense ran at… Read More
Lady Lancers Down South Gallia 50-32 In First Win
By: Patrick Klinger
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Despite sloppy performances from both teams, the Federal Hocking Lady Lancers (1-2) picked up their first win of the 2014 season, 50-32, Thursday night at South Gallia High School against… Read More
Jackie O’s Ninth Anniversary Extravaganza
Jackie O's Public House opened its doors for the first time since fire damaged it and four other businesses on Union Street. The Public House had power restored Thursday night… Read More
WV Water Panel Suggests Land Owner Tax Credit
By: Associated Press
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A West Virginia panel suggests introducing a tax credit for landowners and putting $12.2 million toward plans to protect water supplies. Public Water Supply System Study Commission subgroups made the… Read More
Sugar And Spice: Ideas For Edible Gifts This Holiday Season
By: Kelly Martin
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Everyone has the hard-to buy-for friend or family member. What do you buy someone who has everything? If you are feeling a little crafty or trying to save some money… Read More
Sands Resigns As Athens Council President
By: Sara Brumfield | Athens Messenger
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Longtime Athens City Councilman Jim Sands has tendered his resignation as Council president, effective at the end of the year, due to health issues. In a letter to Council Clerk… Read More
Eliason Takes Out Candidacy Petitions For Athens Law Director Position
By: Athens Messenger staff reports
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Chief City Prosecutor Lisa Eliason has taken out petitions to be a Democratic candidate in the 2015 primary election for Athens law director. The term she will be seeking begins… Read More
Ohio To Form Task Force Aimed At Police Relations
By: Associated Press
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Ohio's governor and attorney general are announcing a task force charged with recommending ways to improve relations between police and the communities they serve. Additional details about the panel are… Read More
Meet the Artist: Emily Beveridge
By: Nicole Schneider
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In the second installment of WOUB's video series Meet the Artist, Nicole Schneider talks with Athens resident and Ohio University graduate student Emily Beveridge.
Beveridge's work focuses on elements of nature and storytelling, with animals regularly featured in her paintings.
Adult Education Opportunities Expanding In WV
By: Associated Press
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A nearly $500,000 federal grant is set to expand adult education opportunities across West Virginia. The West Virginia Network says it has received funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's… Read More
Officer In Wal-Mart Shooting To Remain On Leave
By: Associated Press
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Police say an officer who fatally shot a man in an Ohio Wal-Mart will remain on leave until the government concludes its investigation of the shooting. Officer Sean Williams was… Read More
Ohio Governor Announces Infant Mortality Plan
By: Associated Press
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Ohio Gov. John Kasich has announced a plan to reduce the state's infant-mortality rate, calling Ohio's statistics unacceptable. Kasich's program is meant to address data showing that more than 1,000… Read More
Hocking College Union Questions Management Decisions Of Board Of Trustees And Administration
By: Sarah Hawley | Athens Messenger staff reporter
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The Hocking College Education Association (HCEA) responded Thursday to management decisions being made by the current administration and Board of Trustees. A news release provided to the Messenger by HCEA… Read More
Ohio House Approves Revamp Of Map-making Process
By: Associated Press
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The Ohio House has passed a proposal that would overhaul the way Ohio draws legislative districts to require additional minority-party support for approval of the political boundaries. The state… Read More
Eastern Dominates Belpre For Third Straight Win
By: Corbin Bagford, Megan Stamper
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The Eastern Lady Eagles dominated the boards and defeated the Belpre Lady Golden Eagles 59-39 on Thursday night. Eastern outrebounded Belpre 48-21 en route to a blowout victory. Eastern (3-0,… Read More
Lady Tomcats Pick Up First Win Against Wahama
By: David Michael
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Thursday’s game was all about turning points for Trimble. The Lady Tomcats (1-1) had their first win of the season against Wahama, 51-12, after dropping the first contest of the… Read More
Puckett Leads Lady Vikings Past Jackson In Overtime Thriller
By: Jon Chamier
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With former captain Megan Dixon graduated, the Vinton County Lady Vikings needed one of their returning starters to step up to be the team’s leader and main scorer this season…. Read More