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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