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Athens County Hires Assistant Engineer
By: Steve Robb - Athens Messenger staff reporter
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An assistant engineer has been added to the staff of the Athens County Engineer’s Department. Donnie Stevens started in the position July 29, according to County Engineer Jeff Maiden. Stevens,… Read More
Large Amount Of Heroin Seized In Scioto County
By: Atish Baidya
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Officers with the Southern Ohio Drug Task Force say they have seized nearly 500 grams of heroin – thought to be the largest single seizure in Scioto County history. Four… Read More
Preview: New Coach, New System For Ohio Soccer
Every season brings a new vibe to a college soccer program. This year’s Ohio soccer team will have a different look to it and not because of graduates or transfers… Read More
US State Department Issues Global Travel Alert
By: Associated Press
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The United States has issued a global travel alert because of an al-Qaida terrorist threat. The State Department says the potential for terrorism is particularly strong in the Middle East… Read More
Environmental Activists Seek Answers About Radioactive Drilling Waste
By: Associated Press
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More than 50 activists and environment groups are urging the governor to answer questions about radioactive drilling wastes from Ohio and out of state. The coalition of activists fear the… Read More
Man Killed In Motorcycle Crash
By: Megan Moseley
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A man is dead after a fatal motorcycle crash yesterday morning in Stockport. The Marietta Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol says 48-year-old Brady Patterson of Stockport, Ohio died… Read More
Kentucky Man Arrested For Alleged Burglary Spree
By: Atish Baidya
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A Kentucky man faces burglary charges in connection with what the Scioto County Sheriff Office describes as a crime spree in Franklin Furnace. In a news release Sheriff Marty Donini… Read More
Two Arrested For Trafficking Heroin
By: Gretchen Gregory | The Logan Daily News Editor
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A couple from Columbus was charged with felony counts of trafficking heroin Thursday when 11.5 grams of black tar heroin was seized during a traffic stop at Crosswoods of Logan… Read More
Man Gets 75K In Civil Rights Settlement
By: Associated Press
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A Huntington man has reached a $75,000 civil rights settlement after he said police officers seized his video camera and erased its footage. Joseph Pniewski said the officers violated his… Read More
Man Wants Charges For Torturing His Wife Dropped
By: Associated Press
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UPDATE 4:33 p.m. A West Virginia man accused of torturing his wife for years will be allowed to be there for the birth of their child. Jackson County Judge Thomas… Read More