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The Athens County EMA and Local Emergency Planning Committee for Hazardous Materials will be holding a hazardous materials spill preparedness exercise next week. Plus, An Athens woman is arrested and… Read More
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Alexander Schools Budget In The Black For At Least A Few Years
By: Arian Smedley | Athens Messenger
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Due to wise spending, cost cutting and just plain luck, Alexander Local Schools expects to remain in the black for the next few years. But, a district can only control… Read More
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R&B Served Up Texas-Style At Ribs, Rhythm & Blues
By: John Wetzel
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It’s time to get your tickets for the 6th Annual Ribs, Rhythm & Blues, taking place on Saturday, June 8 at the Union Hall Theater in Chesterhill, Ohio. The event… Read More
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Grand Jury Requested By Ohio AG’s Office Continues To Hear Testimony
By: Athens Messenger staff reports, Steve Robb - Athens Messenger staff reporter
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UPDATE 4:45 p.m. Athens County Sheriff Patrick Kelly, responding to a subpoena issued by the Ohio Attorney General's Office to appear before an Athens County grand jury on Friday, was called… Read More
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Kasich Revising Ohio Drilling-Tax Plan
By: Associated Press
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Gov. John Kasich is working to line up support in Ohio's drilling heartland for his proposed tax increase on oil and gas drillers by offering to send a quarter of… Read More
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Ohio Representative Slams Right-To-Work Legislation
By: Michael O'Brien | Vinton County Courier
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In a statement released Wednesday, Rep. Debbie Phillips (D-Albany) slammed right-to-work legislation winding its way through the Ohio House. House Bill 151 and House Joint Resolution 5 were introduced by… Read More
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Athens County EMA To Hold HAZMAT Exercise
By: Su Kim
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The Athens County Emergency Management Agency along with the Athens County Local Emergency Planning Committee for hazardous materials (LEPC) will be holding a hazardous materials spill preparedness exercise on June… Read More
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Athens Woman Attacks Boyfriend With A Meat Cleaver
By: Megan Moseley
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Athens County deputies responded to a call on Columbus Road Wednesday about an apparent stabbing. Athens County Sheriff Pat Kelly said police determined Amanda Ruth, 34, assaulted Christopher McCoy, 37,… Read More
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Steubenville Rape Defendants Face Sex Offender Hearing
By: Associated Press
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A judge plans to classify as sex offenders two Ohio high school football players convicted of raping a 16-year-old girl last year. Judge Thomas Lipps scheduled next week's hearing as… Read More
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Belpre Man Accused Of Unlawful Sexual Conduct With A Minor
By: Megan Moseley
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The Washington County Sheriff's Office says a Belpre man is accused of having sex with a minor on more than one occasion. Investigators say a 14-year-old girl reported Allan Varner… Read More
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Kentucky Cybercrimes Unit Announces 100 Percent Conviction Rate
By: Associated Press
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A cybercrimes unit created by Kentucky Attorney General Jack Conway five years ago has announced a 100 percent conviction rate in child porn cases that it has been involved in…. Read More
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Ohio Voters May See Gay Marriage Measure In 2014
By: Associated Press, Atish Baidya
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A group seeking to overturn Ohio's ban on same-sex marriage says it's aiming to put the issue before voters in 2014. Leaders of FreedomOhio say they decided not to try… Read More
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Senior Citizens Levy Funds To Be Divided
By: Steve Robb - Athens Messenger staff reporter
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The Athens County Commissioners have begun the process of dividing up this year’s income from a senior citizens levy, and once again local senior groups are asking for more than… Read More
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Athens County Sheriff May Have Known Of Records Disposal Rules
By: Steve Robb - Athens Messenger staff reporter
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Members of the Athens County Records Commission have said Sheriff Patrick Kelly failed to file a required form (called a RC-3) before destroying county records, but elected officials were alerted… Read More
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Ohio Budget Set For Senate Vote, Then More Talks
By: Associated Press
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A state budget that revamps Gov. John Kasich's school funding proposal and restores small-business tax relief is poised for passage in the Ohio Senate. The GOP-led chamber has scheduled a… Read More
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Ohio’s Gas Prices Near $4 A Gallon
By: Associated Press
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Ohio motorists are grumbling as gas prices begin to hover around $4 a gallon. Rising oil prices amid fears about refinery problems in the Great Lakes have pushed pump prices… Read More
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Morning Update For June 6
By: Megan Moseley
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An Ohio mother convicted in the drowning of her two sons gets a retrial. The Charleston metropolitan area could lose over 70,000 residents if two counties are moved to the… Read More
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Mom Convicted In Sons’ Drownings Gets Retrial
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The Ohio Supreme Court has cleared the way for the retrial of a mother convicted in the drowning of her two young sons. The court on Wednesday sided with an… Read More
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Lincoln And Putnam County Location Change Causes Concern
By: Associated Press
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Charleston officials are concerned about the potential impact of a federal decision to move Lincoln and Putnam counties to the Huntington-Ashland, Ky., metropolitan area. The Charleston metro area's population dropped… Read More