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Scientist Discover Fossils From Two New Primate Species
By: Atish Baidya
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The discovery of fossils of two previously unknown species is revealing new information about the evolution primates, according to a study led by Ohio University scientists. The study was published… Read More
Cultural Identity In Athens And Abroad
On this edition of Conversations from Studio B, host Danielle Echols talks with Monisha Mukhija, Micia Clemmons, Lawrence R. Green and Sarah Indigo Goodson about topics of racial authenticity. Echols,… Read More
Bridge Replacement Project To Start May 20
By: Atish Baidya
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Crews will begin construction of bridge replacement in Belmont County starting Monday. Work will begin to replace the bridge on State Route 800 in Barnesville. ODOT says during construction traffic… Read More
Herman, Huynh Remain With Teams; Allen, Others Cut
This past weekend five former Bobcat football players took part in NFL rookie mini-camps with hopes of making a career in the NFL. Working alongside other rookies, free agents and… Read More
Man Indicted On 24 Felony Charges In Shooting Incident
By: Joe Higgins | Athens Messenger
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An Alexander Twp. man has been indicted on 24 felony charges which carry a maximum total prison sentence of nearly 200 years. Franklin Green, 34, was indicted by an Athens… Read More
Ohio Lottery Considering Customer Loyalty Program
By: Associated Press
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The Ohio Lottery is looking into ways to reward its most loyal players. The state lottery commission is seeking proposals from companies that would run a customer loyalty program. Players… Read More
Cleveland Kidnap Suspect Will Plead Not Guilty
By: Associated Press
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The attorneys for a Cleveland man accused of keeping three women in captivity for about a decade say he will plead not guilty. Attorneys Craig Weintraub and Jay Schlachet tell… Read More
Morning Update For May 15
By: Megan Moseley
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A West Virginia man will be arraigned today for allegedly shooting a Mingo County Sheriff. Ohio law enforcers discuss arming teachers with guns. Details in your morning update.
Alleged Sheriff Shooter Heads To Court
By: Associated Press
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A West Virginia man accused of gunning down Mingo County Sheriff Eugene Crum is heading to court. Tennis Melvin Maynard faces a Wednesday arraignment in Cabell County Circuit Court. Maynard… Read More
Commissioners And Health Services Board Disagree On Drug Treatment Program
By: Steve Robb - Athens Messenger staff reporter
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A decision by the 317 Board not to select an Athens-based drug treatment program for funding is raising objections from the Athens County Commissioners. At their meeting Tuesday, the commissioners… Read More
Council Proposes City Fracking Monitoring Program
By: Sara Brumfield | Athens Messenger
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Athens City Council is taking another stab at protecting the city from the possible effects of fracking by introducing legislation that would create a resource extraction and waste disposal monitoring… Read More
Traffic Stop Leads To Meth Arrests
By: Michael O'Brien | Vinton County Courier
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Three suspects are in custody after being busted with chemicals used to manufacture methamphetamine. The Vinton County Courier reports that the site of a routine traffic stop on Route 160… Read More