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Evening Audio Update For December 11
A new drug clinic that uses medicine to treat painkiller addicts is raising concerns. New rules for street vendors in the city of Athens will go into effect January 1,… Read More
School Board Adopts Resolution To Stop Federal Cuts
By: Taylor Mirfendereski
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A Hocking County school board is trying to capture the attention of federal lawmakers to put an end to budget cuts that could affect their school district in the upcoming… Read More
Third Frontier Intern Program Aims To Keep Grads In Ohio
By: Fred Kight
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College students looking for experience can find it by working as interns. Companies who take on interns help themselves locate good employees. This win-win scenario is the reason behind the… Read More
Lancaster Woman Pleads Guilty To Attempted Arson
By: Sam Mullan
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A Lancaster resident pleaded guilty to one count of attempted aggravated arson for trying to set her neighbors' home on fire. According to the Fairfield County Prosecuting Attorney's Office Sherie… Read More
Ohio Men’s Golf Announced Its 2013 Spring Schedule Tuesday Afternoon
Ohio men's golf kicks off the 2013 season with MAC Match play on Feb. 11-12, which will be played at Lake Jovita Golf and Country Club in Dade City, Fla…. Read More
Drug Clinic Opens In Scioto County
By: Associated Press
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A new for-profit, cash-only drug clinic that uses medicine to treat painkiller addicts is raising concerns in a county known as an epicenter of Ohio's prescription painkiller epidemic. Kentucky-based SelfRefind… Read More
Emergency Crews Responding To Major Gas Line Explosion
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UPDATE: 12/12/12 @ 9:00 a.m. Part of Interstate 77 in West Virginia has reopened after crews worked through the night to repair damage from a massive natural gas line explosion and… Read More
What’s Goin’ On: New Website Promotes Homegrown Music
By: Emily Votaw
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Between the large number of bands and venues, it can be hard to keep track of what's happening in Athens.
Recently, local music aficionado Aaron Trout tried to simplify matters by starting the "Athens Music Scene" website and companion Facebook page.
What It All Boils Down To: Your Water And Your Safety
By: Sandhya Kambhampati
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Ohio University has issued a boil order that is in effect until 10 p.m. on Wednesday for the Athens campus, but it may not necessarily signal a cause for alarm. … Read More
Alleged Assault Leads To New Lexington Schools’ Lockdown
UPDATE 5:00 P.M. An alleged assault and verbal threat reported by a grandfather against his grandson forced the lockdown of New Lexington City Schools Tuesday morning. According to New Lexington… Read More
Leah Nairn: My Top Tunes Of ’12
By: Leah Nairn
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Athens singer-songwriter Leah Nairn shares her top music picks of the year, including releases by Bonnie Raitt, Alabama Shakes and Kathleen Edwards.
ESPN To End BracketBusters Series
After 2013, ESPN will end its BracketBusters series in its current form. ESPN announced the news that is will discontinue its BracketBusters series going forward late Monday in a statement…. Read More
Local Archaeologists Uncover Native American Houses
Ohio University students and local archaeologists are excavating the site of a 2,400 year-old tribal village. The village was recently discovered west of Athens and the outlines of the four… Read More
Athens City Council Approves Changes To Street Vendor Ordinance
New rules for street vendors in the city of Athens will go into effect January 1. The Athens City Council unanimously passed the changes during Monday night’s meeting. Under the… Read More
Walnut Tree Pest Leads To Quarantine
By: Associated Press
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State officials say a beetle that threatens walnut trees has been found in Ohio. Walnut tree products have been quarantined in southwest Ohio after the discovery of Walnut Twig Beetles. … Read More
City Council Makes Payments On Truck
Athens City Council is taking additional steps to pay off the city's newest fire truck. On Monday, Council approved a plan to issue up to $300,000 in bonds to pay… Read More
Morning Update For December 11
A Lawrence County mayor has been charged with a DUI. Motorists in New Philadelphia may see a "jaraff" today. Details in your morning update.
Lawrence County Mayor Arrested For DUI
By: WOUB Contributing Writer
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Ironton police have charged a Lawrence County mayor with D-U-I. Police arrested 43-year-old Hanging Rock Mayor Christopher Davidson early Sunday morning. Authorities say they detected a strong odor of alcohol… Read More
Lady Bucks Outlast Physical Lady Spartans
In a game full of physical play and turnovers, the Nelsonville-York Lady Buckeyes overcame the Alexander Lady Spartans on Alexander’s home floor. A full team effort from Nelsonville-York, with four… Read More