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New Judge Appointed To Preside Over Special Grand Jury Investigating Sheriff
By: Tom Hodson
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Retired judge Patricia Ann Cosgrove, of the Summit County Common Pleas Court, has been appointed, effective Tuesday, to preside over the special grand jury investigating Athens County Sheriff Pat Kelly and “to hear all matters arising from those proceedings…” Judge Cosgrove will be replacing Athens County Common Pleas Judge L. Alan Goldsberry in this matter…. Read More
Parkersburg To Play At Stadium Field Friday
By: Clay Benjamin
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The Parkersburg Big Reds will have home-field advantage once again. School officials say the ongoing project to renovate the home bleachers in Parkersburg High School’s Stadium Field will be complete for Friday night’s game when the Big Reds take on Capital. The Stadium Field Committee’s goal of hosting games in Memorial Stadium during the 2013… Read More
Police Investigating Shooting Of Athens Resident
By: Athens Messenger staff reports
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Athens City Police are investigating in incident in which a 29-year-old Athens resident was transported to the hospital Monday afternoon after being shot in the head. According to a news release from the police department, officers were called to the O'Bleness Memorial Hospital Emergency Room on Tuesday at 12:20 p.m. regarding a subject being treated… Read More
Judge Appoints Special Prosecutor To Represent Sheriff In Grand Jury Matters
By: Tom Hodson
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Athens County Common Pleas Judge L. Alan Goldsberry Tuesday has appointed a special prosecutor to represent the Office of the Sheriff “pending the Ohio Attorney General’s investigation of Patrick Kelly in matters related to the investigation.” Timothy J. McGinty, Cuyahoga County Prosecuting Attorney, or his designee, has agreed to the representation and has been appointed…. Read More
WOUB Pushes Digital Media, Spotlights Visuals
By: Kelly Martin
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More than two years ago, WOUB Public Media changed the way they previously reported news – they adopted a ‘digital first’ philosophy. The digital push has included a new website, more in-depth writing and better video and photos. Social media has also played a big part in informing the public on stories that may be… Read More
Coal Company Cutting 500 Jobs And Idling Mines
By: WOUB Contributing Writer
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James River Coal Company announced Monday it has furloughed approximately 525 full time coal workers and is idling production at three operations in eastern Kentucky. This is the second major layoff by the company in six months. According to new release from the company, the operations are the McCoy Elkhorn mines and prep plant in… Read More
Ohio Women’s Basketball Releases Schedule
By: Patrick Gifford
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Ohio Women’s Basketball announced its full schedule on Tuesday for the 2013-14 season. The Bobcats will open the year at home on Nov. 10 when the Xavier Musketeers arrive at the Convocation Center. First-year head coach Bob Boldon will then lead his team into a three-game stretch in the state of Kentucky where the ‘Cats… Read More
Goalkeeper Walker Earns MAC Defensive Player Of The Week
By: Patrick Gifford
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Ohio Field Hockey goalkeeper Brittany Walker earned Mid-American Conference Defensive Player of the Week honors after her strong performance this weekend in Evanston, Ill. Walker led the Bobcats to a 1-1 record over the weekend while recording a 0.64 goals against average and .889 save percentage. Walker made three saves and posted her first shutout… Read More
OU Debuts Health Clinic For Performing Artists
By: Jody Grenert
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When an injured Bobcat football player sprawls to the turf, there are always health specialists on the sidelines with the know-how to evaluate his condition and, if necessary, help with rehabilitation. But what about a Marching 110 musician who gets hurt? A unique new Ohio University clinic for performing artists has the answer, whether the… Read More
Vinton County Schools To Sell Unneeded Property On Ebay
By: Arian Smedley | Athens Messenger
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Vinton County Local School board members recently voted to create an eBay account for the district. Supt. Rick Brooks said he hopes the online auction site will efficiently sell unneeded items, and possibly at a higher profit. The district plans to sell seven older buses with the ultimate goal of updating the school’s bus fleet… Read More
Abandoned Baby In Good Health
By: Associated Press
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Police say a newborn left abandoned outside a Huntington home is in good health. Detective Ted Backus tells media outlets the baby is in a hospital's intensive care unit. Backust says a woman opened her door Saturday to find the baby wrapped in a towel with a note asking to provide a good home. The… Read More
No Timeline On Steubenville Grand Jury Decision
By: Associated Press
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Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine says he cannot offer a timeline for when a grand jury will finish considering whether other crimes might have occurred in the rape of a 16 year old West Virginia girl last year. In March, a judge convicted two Steubenville High School football players of raping the girl after an… Read More
Ohio State University Committee Continues Search For New President
By: Associated Press
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The committee searching for Ohio State University's next president is ready to meet again as the initial work creating a candidate profile winds down. The Committee expects to conclude its search for a successor to former president Gordon Gee early next year. The committee led by trustee Jeffrey Wadsworth is scheduled to meet Tuesday on… Read More
West Virginia’s Secretary Of State To Run For Senate
By: Associated Press
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West Virginia Secretary of State Natalie Tennant has entered the U.S. Senate race. The Democrat announced her candidacy in front of about 100 supporters at the Tamarack Conference Center in Beckley on Tuesday. She's seeking the seat of retiring Democratic U.S.. Sen. Jay Rockefeller. Tennant quickly broke ranks with her party, saying she disagrees with… Read More
Asian Beetle Threatens State Park
By: Associated Press
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Federal and state officials say they'll try to protect a southwestern Ohio state park from the spread of a tree-killing beetle by removing thousands of trees from the adjacent East Fork Wildlife Area. Officials expect to remove about 7,200 trees that are considered to be at high risk for infestation by the Asian longhorned beetle. … Read More
Police Investigating Bank Robbery In Chesapeake
By: WOUB Contributing Writer
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Police are on the scene of a reported bank robbery in Chesapeake Ohio. The City National Bank branch on Rockwood Avenue was held up Tuesday morning. Sheriff Jeff Lawless tells WSAZ.com the man was armed with a gun and fled the bank with an unknown amount of money. Lawless says police are using a K-9… Read More
Plea Agreement Reached For Man Accused Of Shooting Wife
By: Susan Tebben | The Athens Messenger
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A man facing charges of shooting his wife while she slept reached a plea agreement this morning. He was set to go on trial for the offense. The Athens County Prosecutor's Office recommended a sentence of four years in prison for Jerry Lewis, according to the agreement entered into by the office and Lewis. About… Read More
Like, Totally Awesome: OVST Revisits The ’80s With “Ohio Valley Live: Parents Rock”
By: Bryan Gibson
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In a few days, Gen X'ers will be pouring in to Athens for OU Parents Weekend, and Ohio Valley Summer Theater has just the ticket for those looking to relive the era of Madonna, moonwalking and Martha Quinn. "Ohio Valley Live: Parents Rock!," a sketch comedy/live music show, will be presented at ARTS/West on Friday, Sept. 20 and Saturday, Sept. 21 with performances at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Secoy files motion for evidence suppression
By: Susan Tebben | The Athens Messenger
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The former Nelsonville police officer charged in the abduction and assault of a teenager is asking Athens County Common Pleas Court to suppress evidence in the case. According to a motion filed earlier this month, Randy Secoy, 41, of Amesville, objects to the entering of 14 documents into evidence. The documents include written reprimands, documentation… Read More