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Man Arrested on Rape Charges
By: Zainab Kandeh
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A Washington County man is facing two first degree felony rape charges stemming from sexual acts involving a nine-year-old child. Washington County Sheriff, Larry Mincks says 29-year-old Daniel Pottmeyer of… Read More
Former Ohio Gov. John Gilligan Dies
By: Associated Press
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Former Ohio Gov. and U.S. Rep. John J. Gilligan, a liberal Democrat who won creation of the state income tax, has died. He was 92. His death Monday was confirmed… Read More
Grand Jury To Reconvene After Completion Of Forensic Work
By: Associated Press
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The state's attorney general says an eastern Ohio grand jury is waiting on outside forensic work before reconvening in a rape case. The grand jury adjourned earlier this month after… Read More
One Lane Of Westbound State Route 33 Open After Vehicle Fire
By: Atish Baidya, Gabe Ross
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UPDATE 8:55 p.m. The Athens Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a Monday afternoon semi-tractor trailer fire that closed down U.S. 33 East of Nelsonville. According to… Read More
Afternoon Update For August 26
By: Zainab Kandeh
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Reduced income tax rates for businesses are about to kick in. The buzz happening in prisons across Ohio. Details in your afternoon update.
Ohio Women’s Golf Enters 2013 Season Fearless
By: Nick Hart
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The Ohio women’s golf team begins its fall season at the Redbird Invitational, and head coach Kelly Ovington believes they are ready to break out as a threat in the… Read More
Athens Police Searching For East State St. Bank Robber
By: Grant Burkhardt, Tyler Buchanan | The Athens Messenger
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Police are searching for an armed bank robber who stole an undisclosed amount of money from the East State Street Chase Bank in Athens Monday. The bank was robbed around… Read More
Ohio Releasing Baits With Rabies Vaccine In Eastern Counties
By: Associated Press
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Ohio will begin putting out baits laced with rabies vaccine on Monday in the eastern part of the state in an effort to stop the disease from spreading. Counties in… Read More
Ohio Attorney General Studying Additional Rules For Facial Recognition Technology
By: Associated Press
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Ohio's attorney general is convening group of judges, prosecutors and others to study whether the state should have additional protocols in place for law enforcement officers using facial recognition technology…. Read More
Cooper To Play Professionally In Greece
D.J. Cooper has signed with Paok BC, a professional basketball club located in Thessaloniki, Greece, his agent Mike Naiditch said Monday afternoon. The former Ohio guard joins Ivo Baltic and… Read More
Afternoon Audio Update for August 26
Ohio is sending another fire crew to help fight forest fires on the West Coast. Officials in eastern Kentucky are joining an effort to increase the declining population of the… Read More
Steampunk Revolution
Host Danielle Echols introduces us to the world of Steampunk with The Athens Historical Society and Museum's Laura Farrell and Amber Brooks. On September 7th, the Historical Society is hosting… Read More
Ohio Men’s Cross Country Hopes To Improve
By: Erick Starkey
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The Ohio University Men's cross country team has a goal to improve on a now solid foundation of runners. The new season brings collective excitement for all of the runners… Read More
Housing Organization Faces $200,000 Lawsuit
By: Susan Tebben | The Athens Messenger
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The non-profit organization that was created to oversee University Courtyard Apartments is now facing a $210,000 bill from the creditor from which they borrowed the money. In documents filed Aug…. Read More
Oddities And Ends: The Bellaire Toy And Plastic Brick Museum
By: Tara Jackson
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There are 62 Lego bricks for every person in the world, according to National Geographic. In the small town of Bellaire in Belmont County, more than one million of those… Read More
Two Arrested In Major Marijuana Bust
By: WOUB Contributing Writer
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A husband and wife are behind bars in connection with a major marijuana bust. Deputies arrested Dennis C. Butcher and Tammy L. Butcher early Saturday morning. During the search, deputies… Read More
Butterfly Habitat Planted Behind School
By: Associated Press
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Officials in eastern Kentucky are joining an effort to increase the declining population of the Monarch butterfly. The Southern Hills Garden Club in Ashland partnered with the city, the library… Read More
Athens Area Receives $5K Grant For Tree Planting
By: Associated Press
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An Ohio organization is among recipients of grants helping plant more than 1 million trees around the world by the end of the year. Keep Southeast Ohio Beautiful and the… Read More
Ohio Kicks Off Squirrel Hunting Season
By: Associated Press
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Ohio's squirrel hunting season opens Sunday, Sept. 1. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources says hunters can take as many as six squirrels a day. A department release says a… Read More
West Virginia Park Offers New Programs
By: Associated Press
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Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park in Parkersburg is offering two nature programs later this year. The programs focus on the area's native plants and wildlife. On Sept. 7, volunteers will… Read More
Educators Speak Out About Ohio’s New Report Cards
By: Arian Smedley | Athens Messenger
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Local educators say the state’s new and more rigorous school report cards is well-intended, but the verdict is still out on whether they think it’s a better or worse system… Read More
Convicted Murderer Up For Parole
By: Steve Robb | Athens Messenger
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An Athens man convicted of the 1983 aggravated murder of an Ohio University student has a parole hearing scheduled for next month. Merlin Ryan, 49, has a hearing set for… Read More