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Jail Commission Approves Decrease In Beds Paid For By Athens County
By: Susan Tebben | The Athens Messenger
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The Southeast Ohio Regional Jail Commission narrowly approved a measure Wednesday decreasing the number of inmate beds Athens County will pay for within the facility. Athens County Commissioner Charlie Adkins… Read More
Jail Commission approves decrease in beds paid for by Athens County
By: Susan Tebben | The Athens Messenger
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By SUSAN TEBBEN Messenger staff journalist NELSONVILLE — The Southeast Ohio Regional Jail Commission narrowly approved a measure Wednesday decreasing the number of inmate beds Athens County will pay for… Read More
Accurso, Genther Sweep MAC Runner Of The Week Awards
By: Clay Benjamin
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Ohio’s Juli Accurso and Jarrod Genther were named this week’s MAC Cross-Country Runners of the Week, the conference announced Wednesday. This is Accurso’s second honor this week, as she was… Read More
Pumpkin Patches Keep Prices Low Despite Shortage
Picking out your pumpkin may be a little harder this year. Tom Weekley has been selling pumpkins for years, but just like many other pumpkin farmers across Ohio, this season… Read More
Marietta Falls To Wooster In Extra Time 1-0
By: Michael Drapcho
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The Marietta men’s soccer team suffered a difficult loss Tuesday as it fell to the College of Wooster 1-0 in extra time. The deciding goal came in the 99th minute… Read More
Federal Indictment Alleges Campaign Finance Violations
By: Associated Press
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A federal indictment alleges a direct-marketing magnate, another executive at his northeast Ohio company and others conspired to skirt campaign finance laws while funneling nearly $200,000 to two congressional campaigns…. Read More
Abrio’s Closing After Judge Gives Go-Ahead
By: Steve Robb - Athens Messenger staff reporter
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A judge gave approval Wednesday for a court-appointed receiver to close Abrio’s Vera Cucina, a debt-ridden restaurant on East State Street in Athens. Follow the ruling, receiver Jack Harris of… Read More
Former Laurelville Police Officer Arrested On Drug Charges
By: Gretchen Gregory | The Logan Daily News Editor
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A former Laurelville police officer who was terminated last week for failing to report to work after taking an injury leave in June was arrested on charges of possession of… Read More
Pilot Program To Fight Asthma In Kentucky
By: Associated Press
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Seven counties in eastern Kentucky have begun enrolling families for a pilot program to fight asthma. The Healthy Homes for Healthy Kids initiative plans to test assessments that are used… Read More
Ohio Football: Russell Steps Up in Time Of Need
By: Pat Moore
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Bobcat Sports Showcase reporter Patrick Moore takes a look at Ben Russell, Ohio's new commander at middle linebacker. The Showcase airs every Friday at 11:00 p.m. on WOUB-TV and reairs Saturdays… Read More
Police Arrest Student After Bomb Threats
By: Associated Press
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Authorities say a student as been arrested after a note threatening a bombing was found in a locker at a western Ohio high school. The school superintendent in Anna, about… Read More
Explosion Shakes Columbus Police Headquarters
By: Associated Press
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Officials say a battery for construction equipment exploded at police headquarters in Ohio's capital, causing a boom that prompted an evacuation and search of the building in downtown Columbus. Emergency… Read More
U.S. Department Of Labor Announce New Rule For Coal Miners
By: Associated Press
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Changes to federal black lung rules are expected to make it easier for coal miners and their families to obtain benefits. The U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Workers' Compensation… Read More
Ohio’s Civil Rights Commission Weighs Final Decision On Discrimination Case
By: Associated Press
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Ohio's civil rights commission is weighing a final decision in a five-year-old case in which a landlady discriminated against undercover fair housing testers. A 2009 complaint by the Ohio Civil… Read More
Afternoon Audio Update September 25
The Ohio Civil Rights Commision will meet Thursday to settle a matter involving a landlady caught discriminating against tenants. Counties in eastern Kentucky has begun enrolling families in an asthma… Read More
Lawsuit To Recognize Gay Married Couples On Death Certificates Expanded
By: Associated Press
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A lawsuit seeking to have the marriages of two gay couples recognized on death certificates has been expanded to include all similarly situated couples in Ohio, despite a statewide gay… Read More
Accurso Named MAC Scholar Athlete Of The Week
By: Kaleb Carter
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Ohio Women’s Cross Country runner Juli Accurso has been named Mid-American Conference Scholar Athlete of the Week for the week of September 16-22. Accurso takes home the honor for the… Read More
Officials Looking Ahead After Jacksonville Police Dept. Disbandment
By: Susan Tebben | The Athens Messenger
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Days after Jacksonville officials announced it would disband its police department, the police chief and surrounding communities are looking for a new solution. "It puts everyone in a real bind,"… Read More
Ohio Volleyball: Bobcats Welcome Fresh Faces
Bobcat Showcase reporter Colin Brown introduces you to the new faces of the Ohio Volleyball team. The Showcase airs every Friday at 11:00 p.m. on WOUB-TV and reairs Saturdays at… Read More
Associated Press Editor To Speak At OU
By: Megan Moseley
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One of the most influential women in journalism will be speaking at Ohio University at the end of September. Kathleen Carroll, Senior Vice President and Executive Editor for the Associated… Read More
OU Students Looking At Regional Jail Cost Sharing
By: Steve Robb - Athens Messenger staff reporter
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A group of Ohio University economics students is looking at how to make the distribution of operating costs of Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail more equitable. Athens County Commissioner Charlie Adkins,… Read More
Canal Winchester Artist Featured At OU-Lancaster Gallery
By: Cheri Russo
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She calls her artwork a quirky take on social commentary and landscapes. “I hope people enjoy it and have fun looking at it and are made to think some,” said… Read More
Passion Works To Make OSU Buckeye Flower
By: Arian Smedley | Athens Messenger
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Over the past 15 years, artists at ATCO, a training center for adults with developmental disabilities, have created and sold about 24,000 Passion Flowers, the official flower of Athens made… Read More