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Alleged Accomplice Arrested In Connection With Glouster Robbery
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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The alleged accomplice in a Glouster robbery has been arrested, according to the Athens County Prosecutor’s Office, and the alleged perpetrator of the robbery is “known.” Evan E. Smith, 46,… Read More
Man Pleads Guilty to Attempted Murder in Ex-Wife’s Stabbing
By: Sarah Hawley | Athens Messenger staff reporter
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A New Lexington man has pleaded guilty to charges relating to the stabbing of his former wife in March at her Glouster area residence and could spend the next few… Read More
Arrest Made in Connection With Bank Robbery
A man from The Plains is in custody in connection with a Monday bank robbery at Hocking Valley Bank. After three different interviews with investigators, Willard Whitmore, 68, of Walnut Street, is… Read More
Ohio Senate Budget Proposes Concealed Handgun Change
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – State senators have added a provision to Ohio’s budget to allow active military members to more easily carry a concealed handgun. The revision was among dozens… Read More
Task Force Investigating Farmers Market Locations
By: Athens Messenger staff reports
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A task force looking at options for relocating the Athens Farmers Market is investigating three possible locations. The Athens Foundation task force that is helping the market find a new… Read More
Developmental Disabilities Board Superintendent Placed On Leave
By: Sarah Guinn | Athens Messenger
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The superintendent of the Athens County Board of Developmental Disabilities was placed on paid administrative leave Thursday morning according to an email sent to staff members. Eric Young was placed… Read More
New Internet Station Spotlights Ohio Musicians
By: Marlena Scott
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A new source for local music has popped up in the form of an internet-only radio station. Upon visiting ohiohomegrownradio.com, visitors are greeted with a 24/7 audio stream featuring nothing… Read More