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Meth Lab Discovered In Coolville Home During Investigation Into Murder Threat
By: Susan Tebben | The Athens Messenger, Tyler Buchanan | The Athens Messenger
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Athens County Sheriff's Office deputies are investigating an alleged murder threat and also allegedly discovered a methamphetamine lab in a Coolville residence Thursday afternoon. The suspect is still on the… Read More
Soccer: Ohio, UNC-Greensboro Go Scoreless In Exhibition Match
The Ohio soccer team kicked off its 2013 season and the Aaron Rodgers coaching era with a 0-0 tie in an exhibition match against UNC-Greensboro. The Bobcats put up eight… Read More
Investigators Still Looking Culprit Of Humpback Bridge Fire
By: Tyler Buchanan | The Athens Messenger
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For the second time in the storied history of the Ponn "Humpback" Covered Bridge, investigators want to know who, and why, someone would destroy it in a deliberate blaze. Two… Read More
Afternoon Audio Update for August 15
Ohio plans to come up with a new process for executing condemned inmates. A grand jury in Steubenville, Ohio, has adjourned after three days spent considering whether other crimes might… Read More
Board Votes Down Athens Fracking Ban Initiative
By: Sara Brumfield | Athens Messenger
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The Athens County Board of Elections unanimously voted Thursday morning to not allow a proposed oil and gas extraction ban in the city of Athens on the November ballot. Earlier… Read More
Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger Requesting Expanded Ethics Review Of JobsOhio
By: Associated Press
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UPDATE 12:41 p.m. Ohio's leading ethics regulator says Gov. John Kasich made a clean break from a corporation whose subsidiaries received $619,000 in tax breaks. Ohio Ethics Commission Chairman Merom… Read More
Three-Point Stance: Fed Hock Rises To The Top
By: Kaleb Carter
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Editor’s Note: Three-Point Stance is Gridiron Glory’s written preview series leading up to its 15th season on WOUB. Gridiron is visiting training camps for all 32 teams in the coverage… Read More
Three-Point Stance: Southern Fields A Close-Knit Group
Editor’s Note: Three-Point Stance is Gridiron Glory’s written preview series leading up to its 15th season on WOUB. Gridiron is visiting training camps for all 32 teams in the coverage… Read More
Navy Disciplines Five Sailors For Their Roles In Deaths Of Navy Divers
By: Associated Press
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The Navy has disciplined five sailors for their roles in the training accident deaths of two Navy divers in Maryland. Navy Diver 1st Class James Reyher of Caldwell, Ohio, and… Read More
Sen. Rob Portman Backs Alternatives To Gun Control
By: Associated Press
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Ohio's Republican senator has defended his opposition to legislation on new gun sales restrictions while speaking to a national police officers conference. Sen. Rob Portman tells the Fraternal Order of… Read More
Three-Point Stance: Belpre Nurtures Young Talent
By: Kelsi Steele
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Editor’s Note: Three-Point Stance is Gridiron Glory’s written preview series leading up to its 15th season on WOUB. Gridiron is visiting training camps for all 32 teams in the coverage… Read More
Lawmakers Plan To Reintroduce “Fetal Heartbeat” Bill
By: Associated Press
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Ohio lawmakers are resurrecting a proposal to effectively ban abortions after the first fetal heartbeat is detected – as early as six weeks into pregnancy. The bill's previous sponsor says… Read More
Reclusive Indie Folk-Rocker To Make Athens Appearance
By: Bryan Gibson
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When Athens musician Adam Remnant was offered a few opening slots for Bill Fox–one of his musical heroes–he jumped at the chance. "I discovered Bill Fox a few years ago… Read More
Grand Jury Investigating Additional Charges Adjourns Until Later Date
By: Associated Press
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A grand jury in Steubenville has adjourned after three days spent considering whether other crimes might have occurred in the rape of a 16-year-old West Virginia girl a year ago…. Read More
School Considers Policy Changes For Female Athletes
By: Associated Press
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A central Ohio district's refusal to let a seventh-grader compete on a football team because she's a girl has prompted requests that the board change its policy banning female students… Read More
Group Says Protest Won’t Stop Proposed Fracking Ban Effort
By: Sara Brumfield | Athens Messenger
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A local group trying to get a fracking ban on the November ballot in the city of Athens says it won’t let a recent protest filed against its ballot initiative… Read More
Woman Seeks Default Judgment In $1 Million Civil Suit
By: Susan Tebben | The Athens Messenger
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The attorney for a woman seeking $1 million against her ex-husband, who allegedly shot at her in their home, is asking for a default judgment in a civil suit. James… Read More
Middleport Man Accused Of Raping Teenager
By: Susan Tebben | The Athens Messenger
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A Middleport man being held in the Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail under a $50,000 bond has been indicted on a charge of rape for allegedly having sexual contact with a… Read More
Natural Gas Production Up In PA & WV
By: Associated Press
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Marcellus Shale natural gas production is rising even faster this year than energy experts predicted, and that's having a national impact on energy. Bentek, a Colorado company that analyzes energy… Read More
Commissioner Makes Kiss Comment To Females
By: Associated Press
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Cabell County Commissioner Bob Bailey says he regrets telling two female commissioners that they ought to kiss each other. Bailey made the comment to commissioners Nancy Cartmill and Anne Yon… Read More