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Arson Registry Compromise Clears Ohio Legislature
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Convicted arsonists in Ohio would be required to register with local sheriffs under a bill headed to the governor's desk. Gov. John Kasich plans to sign it. The legislation creates a statewide registry of arsonists and requires them to register annually with the sheriff in the county where they live. That would apply to people… Read More
Men’s Golf Adds Two For 2013-14
By: Sarah Rachul
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During the last signing period, the Ohio Men’s Golf Program gained two new recruits for the 2013-2014 season in Peyton J. White from Huntersville, N.C., and Randall “Ty” Herriott from Brandywine, Md. Both players have had very successful high school careers and should bring a lot of talent to the Bobcat golf team. White attended… Read More
Educators Discuss Early Childhood Education Needs At Local Forum
A group of more than 20 university students, educators and state education officials gathered inside a high school auditorium Wednesday night to discuss how to improve the critical first years of a child's education. Jeremy Yehl, director of special services for Athens City Schools, led the forum at Athens High School with Deborah Cochran, an… Read More
Ohio Governor Expected To Sign School Performance Scale Bill
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Ohio schools would receive their own A through F grades under a bill creating a new state performance ranking system that is now headed to the governor. A spokesman for Gov. John Kasich said he'll sign the bill, which cleared the Legislature Thursday. The legislation calls for developing a letter-grade scale for school districts, school… Read More
Two Killed On Icy West Virginia Bridge
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Cabell County police say icy conditions appear to have contributed to an accident that killed two people. Sheriff Tom McComas says the two-vehicle accident occurred around 9:20 a.m. Thursday on a bridge on state Route 2. McComas says the victims were occupants of the same vehicle. Their names were withheld pending notification of relatives. A… Read More
Hocking College Police Department Looking For Person of Interest
By: Zainab Kandeh
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The Hocking College Police Department is looking for a suspect in an on-campus robbery. Police said the robbery occurred on November 30 between 11:00 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. on the main campus. Police are looking for Mark C. McGuire Jr., 23, as a person of interest in the investigation. McGuire is a black male and weighs… Read More
Ohio Ranked Second In State For Basketball Experience
In his recent rankings, Brandon Gee of StadiumJourney.com acknowledged Ohio University’s Convocation Center as the second best college basketball experience in Ohio. Built in 1968, the Convo seats 13,080 Bobcat fans for home sporting events, including men’s basketball. The building also hosts commencement exercises, concerts and other activities. The rankings were not based entirely on… Read More
Ohio Senate Approves Bipartisan Redistricting Proposal
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A bipartisan proposal to change the way Ohio draws state legislative and congressional lines has cleared the state Senate with almost unanimous support. The resolution would create a seven-member commission to draw all maps, and at least one minority party member would have to approve the boundaries. The House isn't expected to act on the… Read More
Early Morning Accident Leaves Woman Dead
By: Atish Baidya
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A Jacksonville Ohio woman died in a single vehicle accident on state route 13 in Athens County. The Ohio State Highway Patrol said Michelle Whitmore, 35 was ejected from her 2001 Ford ZX2. She was not wearing a seatbelt. The accident happened around 6 a.m. Thursday. Troopers said Whitmore was headed south when she drove… Read More
Governor Proposes Using Bonds To Raise Money For Local Road Projects
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Ohio's governor won't lease the Ohio Turnpike and instead proposes raising $1.5 billion in bonds to fund local road projects. Up to an additional $1.5 billion could be generated by matching local and federal funds. Republican John Kasich was announcing his plan Thursday. It caps any toll increases on trucks at inflation, freezing rates for… Read More
Public Utilities Commission Stepping Up Efforts To Inform Customers Of Price Options
By: Olivia Bevan
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The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio has four new employees, who will help educate consumers on their options for cheaper electricity. Public Information Officer Lauren Smalley said before 2001, Ohio had a regulated market, which means consumers could not choose their supplier. "The utility territory that you were in, that was your utility," said Smalley…. Read More
Public Utilities Commission Examining Retail Electricity Market
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio launched an investigation regarding the retail electricity generation market. Chairman Todd Snitchler said the investigation is an effort to determine where the market is working and where it is in need of improvement. PUCO's goal is to ensure consumers can control how their utility dollars are spent. Public Information… Read More
Gallipolis Police Search For Brazen Shoplifter
By: WOUB Contributing Writer
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Police are looking for a man who walked out of a Walmart with a TV and other items in his cart — all without paying. Gallipolis Police say it happened on December 9-th, at Walmart on Eastern Avenue. They say the man stole a 42-inch flat screen TV and a vacuum cleaner. The loss prevention… Read More
Morning Update For December 13
At least 50 new jobs are coming to Belmont County. A man stole a flat-screen TV from Wal-Mart. Details in your morning update.
New Jobs Coming To Belmont County
A new grant given to the Belmont County Port Authority will support the creation of at least 50 new jobs. The Port Authority (BCPA) received the State Appalachian Development Grant to buy the Belmont County Memorial USAR Center. The $75,000 grant will alllow the BCPA to remove the asbestos in the building, then lease it… Read More
Streets In Nelsonville Could Be Left In The Dark
By: Fred Kight
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Faced with money problems, Nelsonville is thinking about turning of all the street lights. City Manager Mark Hall said when voters rejected a tax levy last month, city officials were left with little recourse. The light bill runs about 90-thousand dollars a year. It was paid with a levy but the revenue ran out in… Read More