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Sara Marrs Takes Leadership Role
By: Fred Kight
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Sara Marrs is the new director of the Athens County Economic Development Council. Marrs has been the acting director since Todd Shelton left in May to take another job. She… Read More
$2 million For Burr Oak
By: Fred Kight
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The State Controlling Board released $2 million for remodeling at the Burr Oak Lodge and Conference Center on Monday. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources asked for the money as… Read More
Athens County: Make Rules Stronger
By: Fred Kight
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Athens County is asking for tougher controls on waste disposal injection wells in Ohio. New state rules took effect in July but they are subject to review and Athens County… Read More
Announcement Coming On New Development Leader
By: Fred Kight
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An announcement is expected today on a new leader for the Athens County Economic Development Council. Todd Shelton resigned as director back in May to work for U.S. Senator Rob… Read More
Former Cambridge Police Officer Pleads No Contest In November Shooting
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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A former Cambridge police officer, charged in a November shooting, entered a plea in Guernsey County Common Pleas Court Monday morning. 69-year-old Ralph Watkins of Cambridge pleaded no contest to… Read More
Morning Audio Update For August 20
The pastor of a southeast Ohio church destroyed by an arsonist thinks the fire is related to the congregation's support for gays and lesbians. Animal welfare authorities in Perry County… Read More
OU Students Create Shale Database
By: Associated Press
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Ohio University students have developed a database to link shale gas drillers with Ohio companies that can provide supplies and services. Students used a $100,000 rural business enterprise grant from… Read More
OU Distinguished Theater Prof To Release Book Of Plays
By: Taylor Evans
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This fall marks the release of Charles Smith's book, The Gospel According to James and Other Plays, published by Ohio University Press.
Smith, an award-winning playwright whose work has received praise from The New York Times and The Chicago Sun-Times, is a Distinguished Professor of Theater at Ohio University.
Pump Prices Hold Steady
By: Associated Press
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Ohio drivers are paying about the same at the gas pump this week as last. The average price for a gallon of regular gas was $3.74 in Monday's survey from… Read More
Hocking Co. Church Fire Ruled Arson
By: Associated Press, Fred Kight
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Ohio Division of State Fire Marshal investigators have determined Friday's church fire in Hocking County is the result of arson. The fire was on State Route 664 in South Bloomingville…. Read More
Malnurished Perry Co. Horses In Animal Welfare Care
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Animal welfare authorities in central Ohio say they have seized 11 malnourished horses after initial reports about the situation emerged on Facebook. The horses were taken away from an owner… Read More