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W.Va. Substance Abuse Task Force Makes Suggestions
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A task force on substance abuse has made policy and program recommendations for the West Virginia state Legislature to consider. The Legislature's 60-day regular session begins Feb. 13. One of… Read More

Dublin Attorney Pleads Not Guilty In Pain Pill Case
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A lawyer charged with helping launder $133,000 as part of alleged illegal activity at an Ohio pain medication clinic has pleaded not guilty in federal court in Cincinnati. Attorney Steven… Read More

Region Under A Winter Weather Advisory
By: Atish Baidya, Taylor Mirfendereski
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UPDATE 1/25/13 @ 11:00 a.m. Drivers are urged to use caution throughout the day as snow showers move into the Southeast Ohio region. The Lancaster Post of the Ohio State… Read More

Federal Regulators Issue 150 Citations At Mines In December
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Federal Mining Regulators Issued 150 Citations During December Impact Inspections. The U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration said Thursday it also issued nine orders following inspections at eight coal mines… Read More

Proposed Legislation Would Fight Asian Carp Invasion
A bipartisan bill would coordinate efforts of multiple agencies to control the spread of the invasive Asian carp in the Ohio River. Senator Sherrod Brown and Republican Senator Pat Toomey… Read More

Wrestler Profile: “Sparty” Chino Exudes Confidence
A key player in the Bobcats’ fortunes this season, Spartak Chino is yet another part of the young core of wrestlers on Ohio’s roster. Wrestling at 157 pounds for the… Read More

REVIEW: Morrissey At LC Pavilion
By: Emily Votaw
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Rock concerts typically allow the audience to leave the venue feeling like they "know" the performers more intimately than they did before the show. Not Morrissey. On Tuesday, Jan. 22,… Read More

Athens County Commissioners Offer Free Office Space To Save Jobs
By: Atish Baidya
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The Athens County Commission has offered free office space to the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services in an effort to keep 47 jobs in Athens County. In a… Read More

The Enforcers: Examining Fighting In Hockey
By: Sarah Rachul
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The sound of blades cutting through the ice can often remind an observer of how dangerous hockey can be. But it is the time when the fists come out that… Read More

Athens Co. Commissioners Approve Habitat Loan
The Athens County chapter of Habitat for Humanity is one step closer to relocating its Re-Store operations, thanks to a loan from the Athens County commissioners. Commissioners approved a loan… Read More

Little Hocking Man Indicted For Rape Of Minor
By: Atish Baidya
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The Athens County Grand Jury has indicted a Little Hocking man on six counts of rape. According to the Athens County Prosecutor's Office, Alan Brigner, 34, plead not guilty to… Read More

Athens Co. Engineer Wading Through ‘Mixed Up Records’
The Athens County engineer is in the process of developing a records retention policy for his office in the wake of finding boxes of mixed up files and missing personnel… Read More

VIDEO: 2013 Cabin Fever Festival
By: Elliot Nicolson, Erin Riordan
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We hope you enjoy this collection of video clips from the 2013 Cabin Fever Festival, held Saturday, Jan. 19 at Stuart's Opera House in Nelsonville, Ohio. The event included performances… Read More

Student Lands CNN Internship
This article appeared in the Dover/New Philadelphia Times Reporter (Reprinted with permission) – Written by Joe Wright Regina Donizetti, a 2011 Dover High School graduate, is heading to the bright… Read More

Man Indicted For Voluntary Manslaughter
By: WOUB Contributing Writer
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A grand jury indicted a Huntington man in the death of friend that tried to break up a fight. Shane McCaffrey, 25, was indicted on a voluntary manslaughter charge Wednesday…. Read More

OU Fine Arts Students Featured At Majestic Galleries
By: Katie Bruhn
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You're Not from Around Here, Majestic Galleries' first show of 2013, features the work of several first-year MFA students from Ohio University’s School of Fine Arts.
The exhibit opens Friday, Jan. 25 in conjunction with Nelsonville's Final Fridays. (SLIDESHOW)

Legislation Proposed To Fight Intrusive Species
A bipartisan bill would coordinate efforts of multiple agencies to control the spread of the invasive Asian Carp in the Ohio River. Senator Sherrod Brown and Republican Senator Pat Toomey… Read More

Suspect In Attempted Credit Union Robbery Indicted
By: WOUB Contributing Writer
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A Detroit man has been indicted on charges of attempted bank robbery and fleeing from an officer after allegedly trying to rob a credit union in Huntington. A grand jury… Read More

Suspect Indicted For Robbing And Kidnapping MU Student
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A Huntington man has been indicted on kidnapping and first-degree robbery charges after police say he robbed a Marshall University student at knifepoint. A grand jury also indicted Brandon Spurlock,… Read More

Fairfield Co. Couple Killed In Fatal Fire
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UPDATE 2:01 P.M. Several space heaters were in use in a Fairfield County house before it caught on fire, killing two people early Thursday morning. According to the Ohio Division of… Read More

Morning Update For January 24
A man is indicted on attempted bank robbery charges in Huntington. An Ohio judge has ordered a man to stop having kids. Details in your morning update.