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Audio: Reducing and Recycling Plastic Bags in Athens
By: Majd Mariam
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The Rural Action Zero Waste Program in collaboration with the City of Athens Environment and sustainability Commission organized a community conversation at the Athens Public Library Tuesday about the possible… Read More
Ohio Judge Wants to Know if He Can Refuse Gay Weddings
By: Associated Press
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TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) – An Ohio judge who refused to marry a same-sex couple says he wants to know if he can opt out of performing gay weddings. The judge… Read More
Process of Standardizing Police Begins
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Ohio’s public safety director says the process has begun to create first-ever standards for police use of deadly force across the state. Director John Born says… Read More
Bankruptcy Judge Approves Clean-Up Deal For W. Va Spill
By: Associated Press
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – A bankruptcy judge has approved a $2.5 million deal involving the cleanup of a massive 2014 chemical spill in West Virginia. Wednesday’s order by U.S. Bankruptcy… Read More
Covered Bridge Music Series to Host John Fullbright
Tickets are on sale now for the next Covered Bridge Music Series show at Ohio University Lancaster. Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter John Fullbright will perform on campus Sept. 12. “John Fullbright is… Read More
Two Plead Guilty In Connection With Alleged Drug Ring
By: Sarah Hawley | Athens Messenger staff reporter
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Two of the 14 charged in connection with a drug ring which is alleged to have brought heroin and cocaine from Columbus to Athens have pleaded guilty. Gerald W. Hammon… Read More
Marietta Riverfront Roar to Offer Boat Racing, Music
By: Bryan Gibson
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Marietta will welcome some of the world’s top powerboat racers this weekend for the annual Riverfront Roar, kicking off Friday evening and continuing through Sunday afternoon. Held the second weekend… Read More
Wes Jarrell Transfers to Point Pleasant
By: Nathan Wiseman
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Update (8.28.15) – According to Gallia Academy High School, Jarrell is enrolled at Gallia Academy, but is not currently on the football team. When the Gallia Academy Blue Devils make… Read More