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Humane Society Wants To Join Ohio Exotics Lawsuit
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The Humane Society of the United States wants to join the state in defending a lawsuit that challenges Ohio's new law regulating dangerous wildlife. The lawsuit filed earlier this month… Read More
Local Agency Promotes Teenage Adoption
Fifteen-year-old C.J., whose last name has been omitted as a safety precaution, lives with a foster family on a Southeast Ohio farm. "He’s funny. He has a really dry sense… Read More
Number Of Deer Checked Highest In Southeast Ohio Counties
By: Taylor Mirfendereski
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Four Southeast Ohio counties lead the pack with the highest number of deer checked in 2012. A spokesperson for the Ohio Department of Natural Resources' Division of Wildlife said that… Read More
Vendor Buggies Could Face Changes
Each morning Thomas Fitzmaurice drives his mobile business, Uptown Sweaters, to a metered spot on Union Street, and pays the meter every few hours as any other driver would. But… Read More
Ohio Senate OKs Tougher Penalty For Nurse Assault
By: Associated Press
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A bill increasing penalties for hurting a nurse or other health care worker on the job has unanimously cleared the Ohio Senate. The measure imposes penalties as serious as fifth-degree… Read More
Crackdown On Dog Breeders Heads To Ohio Governor
By: Associated Press
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An Ohio bill to crack down on high-volume dog breeding operations, dubbed puppy mills, is headed to the governor's desk. The Ohio Senate signed off, 32-1, to House changes. A… Read More
Ohio Men’s Basketball Ranked Third in Mid-Major Poll
By: Todd Ward
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Ohio men’s basketball is now ranked third in the mid-major Top 25 poll by College Insider. The team, at 5-0, only trails first-ranked Creighton (6-0) and second-ranked Gonzaga (6-0). Ohio… Read More
New Business Creation Planned In Muskingum Co.
By: Olivia Bevan
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An announcement from The Longaberger Company will bring new businesses to a Muskingum County village. The Zanesville-Muskingum County Port Authority said Longaberger announced the creation of the East Central Ohio… Read More
Tight Ohio House Race Headed For Recount
By: Associated Press
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A tight Ohio House race is headed to a recount after official tallies put the Republican incumbent just 14 votes ahead of his Democratic challenger. Final election results posted late… Read More
Chillicothe PD Search For Company Accused Of Fraud
By: Rose Troyer
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The Chillicothe Police Department is looking for information on a company that has failed to repair roofs damaged by hail and wind. Public Information Officer Bud Lytle says a woman… Read More
Marietta School Theft Total Rises
By: Rose Troyer
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An auditor found a former Marietta City School District assistant treasurer allegedly stole more than $145,000 over a period of five-and-a-half years. According to Washington County Sheriff detectives, Barbara Mincks… Read More
Gas Line Ruptures In Washington County
By: Yingchi Wei
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UPDATE 11:40 a.m. Washington County Sheriff Larry Mincks says a gas line rupture Monday night should be considered a natural accident. “At this point, we are not able to really… Read More
Court: No Need For Neutrality In Drawing Political Districts
By: Associated Press
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In a defeat for Democrats, the Ohio Supreme Court has let a newly drawn state legislative map stand. In a 4-3 ruling Tuesday, a divided court said Ohio's Constitution… Read More
Athens Dominates South Point
By: Rusty Brumbaugh
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Monday night, Athens played host to the South Point Lady Pointers in a game that the Lady Bulldogs took over early and never looked back. The final score was 56-38… Read More
Suspect In Guernsey Co. Double Homicide Appears In Court
One of four suspects in connection with a June double homicide is appearing in a Guernsey County courtroom Tuesday. Elgin Mitchell, 20, is scheduled to enter a plea for three… Read More
Lady Spartans Fall To New Lexington
Coming off a 2-19 season last year, the Alexander Lady Spartans opened their 2012-2013 season in hopes of notching a win against the New Lexington Lady Panthers. Unfortunately, the… Read More
ODNR Wants Woodland Owners To Voice Concern
Hocking Hills woodland owners are encouraged to attend a public meeting about efforts to benefit the area. The Ohio Division of Natural Resources (ODNR) is developing a woodland plan that… Read More
Lady Buckeyes Begin Season On Positive Note
Coming off a disappointing end to the 2011-2012 season, the Nelsonville-York Lady Buckeyes were determined to prove themselves this year. Monday night in Nelsonville, the Lady Buckeyes defeated the Sheridan… Read More
Athens Increasing Water Rates In 2013
By: Fred Kight
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Athens residents will see their water bills go up after January 1st. In a press release the city said the 3% rate hike will go towards covering increased labor, equipment,… Read More
Morning Update for November 27
Athens residents are having another water rate increase. A Proctorville man pleads guilty to raping three girls he was taking care of. Details in your morning update.
A Killer Musical: OU School of Theater Presents “Assassins”
By: Taylor Evans
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The Ohio University School of Theater is presenting the Stephen Sondheim musical Assassins, opening Nov. 28 and running through Dec. 8 in the Forum Theater. (PHOTOS)