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Fluff May Sell, But Won’t Change, Owner Says
By: Susan Tebben
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What has become a staple of the Court Street landscape may see some changes in the next few months, if its owner is able to sell the establishment. Fluff Bakery… Read More
The OUtlet News Feature Podcast
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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The OUtlet is a new radio feature news program from the WOUB Newsroom that covers a variety of stories “where campus meets community.” In this episode we take you to… Read More
US Sen. Manchin Blasts NRA, Says Group Has Changed Its Focus
By: Associated Press
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Again facing heat from the gun lobby, U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin is criticizing the National Rifle Association, saying it moved from promoting gun safety and culture to being “big business.”… Read More
Teen Sentenced To 33 Years To Life In Heartless Felons Case
By: Associated Press
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A member of the notorious street gang Heartless Felons who was 16 when authorities say he robbed stores and killed a clerk at one of them in Cleveland has been… Read More
Commissioners Take Action Requested By Fed Hock In Holzer Tax Case
By: Athens Messenger staff reports
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Actions requested by the Federal Hocking School Board, which is embroiled in a tax dispute with Holzer Clinic, were taken Tuesday by the Athens County Commissioners — at least in… Read More
Convicted Sheriff Sued By County
By: Steve Robb - Athens Messenger staff reporter
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Athens County has filed a civil lawsuit against former sheriff Patrick Kelly to seek recovery of $85,406 in salary and benefits received by Kelly while he was under suspension. Kelly… Read More
State Testing Water After Northeast Ohio Chemical Spill
By: Associated Press
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Residents in northeast Ohio are waiting to hear from state environmental officials whether their water is safe to drink following a chemical spill at an injection well facility. The Ohio… Read More
Athens Receives Armory Grant
By: Sara Brumfield | Athens Messenger
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The city of Athens may be one step closer to bringing new life to the former National Guard armory on Carpenter Street as it was recently awarded a grant to… Read More
Groundwater Tests Considered Near Injection Wells
By: Steve Robb - Athens Messenger staff reporter
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A proposal to do baseline groundwater testing at a K&H Partners injection well site near Torch is being considered by the Athens County Commissioners. K&H Partners of West Virginia received… Read More
Mandel Pushing Local Governments To Post Spending On Ohio Checkbook
Ohio Treasurer Josh Mandel is asking local governments to post their expenditures online. Mandel’s office sent letters to more than 18,000 government officials and local school boards around the state… Read More
OhioHealth Intends To Purchase Land For Urgent Care Facility
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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OhioHealth has taken the next step in developing the new health center in Nelsonville by signing a letter of intent to buy land in the city. OhioHealth announced Tuesday morning… Read More
The OUtlet News Show – March 31, 2015
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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The OUtlet is a new radio feature news program from the WOUB Newsroom that covers a variety of stories “where campus meets community.” In this episode we take you to… Read More
Broader Marijuana Legalization Measure Detailed In Ohio
By: Associated Press
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Supporters of marijuana legalization in Ohio have finalized their proposal and begun collecting signatures for a 2016 ballot campaign. A spokesman for the Cleveland-based group Ohioans to End Prohibition says… Read More
The Ridges Master Plan Nearing Completion
By: Sara Brumfield | Athens Messenger
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The Ridges Master Plan Committee is expected to wrap up its recommendations for what Ohio University should do with the former Athens Lunatic Asylum in the coming months. In the… Read More
Council Holds First Hearing On CDBG Program
Athens City Council held its first public hearing on the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) on Monday. The federally funded program makes the city eligible for about $75,000 to… Read More
Boil Order in Effect for Parts of Athens
Portions of the City of Athens are under a boil order until 2 p.m. tomorrow, April 7. Affected areas include Morrison Elementary and Beacon School on West Union Street (State… Read More
Sheriff Smith Added to Lawsuit
By: Steve Robb - Athens Messenger staff reporter
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Athens County Sheriff Rodney Smith has been added as a defendant in a federal lawsuit filed by a former deputy sheriff. The Athens Messenger previously reported that an attorney representing… Read More
Student Research And Creative Activity Expo Set For Thursday
By: Associated Press
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On Thursday, more than 800 Ohio University students will fill the Convocation Center with presentations and exhibits of their original research, scholarship and creative work. Ohio University’s Student Research and… Read More
Kasich Picks Minority Business Chief For Commerce Director
By: Associated Press
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Ohio’s governor has named a new commerce director as the state agency’s current leader is set to return to a regulatory board. Gov. John Kasich said Monday he has picked… Read More
State Awarded More Than $500K For Marine Patrols In Ohio
By: Associated Press
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Ohio will award more than a half-million dollars to support local marine patrols in 23 communities around the state. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources says the grants totaling more… Read More
Students Construct Path To Information At Stroud’s Run
By: Sarah Hawley | Athens Messenger staff reporter
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Those visiting Strouds Run State Park near Athens will have a new place to find information before venturing out onto one of the park’s numerous trails. Located near the trailheads… Read More
Waterline Work Could Affect West Side of Athens, Athens Mall
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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The City of Athens will be completing two waterline repairs on Monday, according to a release by city administrators. “There is a possibility of intermittent water outages for customers at… Read More
Ohioans Must Register By Monday To Vote In May 5 Primary
By: Associated Press
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Monday is the deadline for Ohioans to register to vote for the May 5 primary and special election. Secretary of State Jon Husted is reminding voters who have moved since… Read More
AEP Prepares To Close 6 Coal-fired Plants In 4 States
By: Associated Press
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American Electric Power is preparing to close six coal-fired power plants in four states by the end of May. Media outlets report that the company recently gave WARN notices to… Read More
Practice Evacuation Planned For Ohio’s Buckeye Lake
By: Associated Press
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Emergency officials plan to hold a practice evacuation at central Ohio’s Buckeye Lake where federal officials have warned a deteriorating dam could fail. The Columbus Dispatch reports that emergency officials… Read More