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Flowers, Arts, Music On Tap For 22nd Annual LilyFest
By: Bryan Gibson
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The 22nd annual LilyFest is scheduled to kick off Friday, July 12 at Bishop Educational Gardens in Rockbridge, Ohio. In addition to gardens full of daylilies, hostas, perennials and annuals, more than 60 artists and craftspeople will be selling their works, with many demonstrating their techniques. Visitors will see garden art, such as steel, stone,… Read More
Portsmouth Man Charged With Rape
By: Atish Baidya
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Scioto County Sheriff deputies have charged a Portsmouth man with at least one count of rape. Investigators say 50-year-old Anselmo Soria could face more charges at a later date. Deputies say they started investigating Soria after allegations he had been sexually assaulting a 16-year-old girl for several years. Investigators say Soria may have also sexually… Read More
Book Details History Of South Perry, Ohio
By: Morgan Sigrist | The Logan Daily News intern
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Three years ago, Eva Tatman began the long and tedious process of compiling her book Memories of South Perry for the Hocking County Historical Society. Tatman has lived in South Perry for nearly 86 years, and now at the age of 90, has created one of the most knowledgeable accounts of South Perry from her… Read More
West Nile Detected In Mid-Ohio Valley Mosquitoes
By: Associated Press
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A Mid-Ohio Valley Health Department official says tests have found the West Nile virus in some mosquitoes in the area. Interim regional epidemiologist Jessica Woods says there have been no reported cases of West Nile cases or another mosquito-borne illness, La Crosse encephalitis. But Woods tells media outlets that residents should take steps to protect… Read More
Morning Update For July 9
By: Megan Moseley
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Perry County is under a flood emergency. The United Mine Workers of America is holding its 14th protest in West Virginia over bankrupt Patriot Coal's plan to cut benefits. More in your morning update.
Ohio University Players Perform “The King And I” For OU Alumni, Guests
The Monomoy Theatre was abuzz for the Chatham, Mass., venue's 56th season opening weekend on June 28-30. The season opened with the Theatre's production of The King and I, performed by the Ohio University Players. The Ohio University Alumni Association (OUAA) and the Massachusetts Chapter Serving New England hosted three receptions and one dinner throughout… Read More
Region Under A Flash Flood Watch
By: Associated Press, Atish Baidya, Megan Moseley
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UPDATE 7:54 a.m. Several counties in the region are without power after heavy rain and storms moved through the area Tuesday. According to American Electric Power's outage map, 231 customers in Athens County are without power. These include: Hocking: 610 Marshall, WV: 168 Ohio, WV: 114 Keep checking www.woub.org for your latest weather updates. UPDATE… Read More
High Water Emergency In Central Ohio County
By: Associated Press
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At least one county has declared a flood emergency as days of rain have left some central Ohio roads under water and impassable. The emergency management director in Perry County declared the emergency Tuesday morning with high water in the rural villages of Corning and Crooksville. Rail traffic was shut down through Crooksville, too. Know,… Read More
Patriot Bankruptcy Protest Comes To West Virginia
By: Associated Press
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The United Mine Workers of America is bringing thousands of coal miners and their families to West Virginia for what will be the union's 14th protest over bankrupt Patriot Coal's plan to cut benefits. President Cecil Roberts, United Steelworkers President Leo Gerard and AFL-CIO Executive Vice President Arlene Holt are scheduled to speak Tuesday at… Read More
New Hospital Burn Unit Opens In West Virginia
By: Associated Press
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Cabell Huntington Hospital's new burn unit has been completed. The hospital says its burn intensive care unit is the only one in West Virginia for the treatment of serious burn injuries. An expansion and relocation are complete and hospital officials will open the unit to visitors on Tuesday. A recent burn patient will also be… Read More