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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
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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
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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
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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
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Ohio Senate OKs Tougher Penalty For Nurse Assault
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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
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Crackdown On Dog Breeders Heads To Ohio Governor
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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
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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
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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
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Tight Ohio House Race Headed For Recount
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Court: No Need For Neutrality In Drawing Political Districts
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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)