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Local Politicians Say State Agency Merger Proposal Is ‘Worth Exploring’
By: Fred Kight
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State Representative Debbie Phillips of Athens says a proposal by the governor to merge two state agencies is "worth exploring." The agencies are the Ohio Department of Mental Health and the Department of Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services. Governor Kasich wants to make them into one to reduce bureaucratic clutter, and Phillips says she is… Read More
Minford Man Accused Of Stealing From Little League Ballpark
By: Colleen O'Morrow
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A Minford man is accused of stealing stadium lights from a little league ballpark. Scioto County Sheriff Marty Donini says approximately $7800 worth of lights were stolen from a barn on Thursday and Friday at the Minford Little League Stadium. Deputies found the suspect's vehicle, a black truck, on Shumway Hollow Road on Friday containing… Read More
Fire Marshal Seeks Two Witnesses To Deadly Logan Fire
By: Taylor Mirfendereski
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The Division of State Fire Marshal is looking for two people who witnessed a Logan house fire that killed a man on Sunday. The State Fire Marshal's office and the Logan Fire Department say that witnesses noticed two women in the front yard of the North Orchard Street home just after the fire broke out… Read More
Veterans Head To National Wheelchair Games
By: Kerry Crump
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After more than 30 years of competing in wheelchair games, Army Veteran Roy Nungester, of Circleville, is preparing to add to his medal collection at this summer's National Wheelchair Games. In an on-going economic downturn, the Chillicothe Veteran Affairs Medical Center is having problems raising the funds needed to send Nungester and other local veterans… Read More
Bond Set For Man Accused In Fist Fight Death
By: Fred Kight
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Bond remains at $50,000 for a Glouster man charged with murdering another Athens County man last week. Gary Wooten, 20, had a hearing Monday in Athens County Municipal Court and the judge set a preliminary hearing date of May 16. Wooten is accused of killing 20-year-old Harley Pruitt of Buchtel. Wooten was first… Read More
Ohio Panel To Review Rules On Gas Wells And Drilling
By: Associated Press
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A state legislative panel in Ohio is preparing to consider updated rules from the state's natural resources agency on horizontal oil and gas drilling. A rule-setting committee will meet Monday to debate rules related to drilling permits, well construction and industry standards amid an Ohio fracking boom in the Utica and Marcellus shale formations. State… Read More
Afternoon Audio Update For May 7
By: Steffany Hiett
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Ohio University leaders are approaching the next street party in the annual spring fest season the same way they tackle the annual Halloween block party. State personal income tax collections in Ohio are up nearly 7 percent more than forecasted, giving the state's surplus fund a boost. Details in your afternoon audio update.
Officials Discover Hemlock Pest In Washington County
By: Steffany Hiett
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The Ohio Department of Agriculture and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources today announced the discovery of a hemlock-killing pest in Washington County. Hemlock Woolly Adelgid, also known as HWA is a small, aphid-like insect native to Asia that threatens the health and sustainability of eastern and Carolina hemlock in the eastern United States. According… Read More
Local Church to Serve as Venue for Community Performing Arts, Events
By: Steffany Hiett
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A new performing arts and community events venue has opened in Athens. The grand opening Friday night featured art, vendors and a concert show casing local bands. The facility is owned by Central Avenue United Methodist Church, which aims to connect with the community at this new venue. Jake Householder, director of worship and media,… Read More
Southeast Ohio Landmark to Offer Summer Tours
By: Graylyn Roose, Taylor Pool
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One Southeast Ohio landmark rich with history will offer summer tours this year. Guides at The Castle museum in Marietta will offer the tours at the historic Mound Cemetery. Scott Britton, museum executive director, said the cemetery encompasses the history of Marietta and the entire state of Ohio because of the many historical sites located… Read More
Asylum On The Hill: History Of A Healing Landscape
By: Tyler P. Esno
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On this edition of Conversations from Studio B, Doug McCabe talks with Katherine Ziff, author of Asylum on the Hill: History of a Healing Landscape. Many Ohio University students and Athens residents have heard the myths, legends, and horror stories about the former Athens Lunatic Asylum, located at The Ridges. Those who venture up to… Read More
Kasich Announces Plan To Limit ER Painkiller Prescriptions
By: Associated Press
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UPDATE 2:05 P.M. Ohio Gov. John Kasich is announcing plans to limit the prescribing of painkillers through the state's hospital emergency rooms. Administration officials believe pain pills are being overprescribed by emergency room doctors and that the numbers need to be reduced. The state's Emergency Room Protocols will recommend against prescribing pills for chronic… Read More
Ohio Baseball Struggling at the Plate
By: Clark Buskey
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Even though the weather is getting warmer, the Ohio Bobcats’ bats have been getting cooler. The Bobcats mustered just six runs in their three-game series against Kent State this past weekend, and were swept by the Golden Flashes in the process. “I thought all three starters were outstanding,” said Kent State Head Coach Scott Stricklin…. Read More
Fake Disaster Offers Practice For Public Safety Agencies
By: Taylor Pool
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Ohio public safety agencies use simulations to practice responding to incidents that could occur in Southeast Ohio. The Ohio National Guard and Ross County public safety agencies conducted on Saturday a simulated steam pipeline explosion and partial structure collapse at the local Glatfelter paper mill. Local, state, federal agencies joined the ONG at Camp… Read More
Flooding To Blame In Elderly Woman’s Death
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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An Amesville woman is dead after a flash flood swept her away. Athens County Sheriff Pat Kelly says an elderly couple was trying to make their way home late Friday night in Athens County. William Cantrell told deputies he stopped his car on Linscott Run Road in Amesville just before midnight after realizing there… Read More
Ohio Pump Prices Cheaper Than Last Year
By: Associated Press
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Ohio gas prices are hovering about 40 cents below the record highs reached a year ago. The state's average price for regular gas is $3.76 a gallon in Monday's survey from auto club AAA, the Oil Price Information Service and Wright Express. That's up 2 cents compared with the average a week ago. Drivers… Read More
Jackson County Accident Leaves One Dead
By: Taylor Pool
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A Thurman man is dead after driving off a road in Jackson County. Ohio State Highway Patrol officers say 44-year-old Robert Spriggs was driving south on Orpheus Road when he drove off the right side of the roadway, and struck a fence and several trees. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The… Read More
Morning Audio Update for May 7
By: Taylor Pool
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An Athens county elderly woman is dead after a flash flood. And, state agencies providing mental-health and substance-abuse services in Ohio may be merging. Details in your audio update.