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Athens Named In The Top Safest Cities in Ohio
Typically when people think of safe towns, they do not imagine a college campus. However, Athens, Ohio, home to Ohio University, typically considered one of the biggest party schools in… Read More
Hecht, Lantz File Petitions For County, House Spots
By: Athens Messenger staff reports
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Two people who surfaced this week as candidates and filed at the Athens County Board of Elections by Wednesday's deadline were Democrat Kathy Hecht, a candidate for county auditor, and… Read More
Hocking County Prosecutor Makes Bid For Ohio House
By: Athens Messenger staff reports
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Hocking County Prosecutor Laina Fetherolf-Rogers (D-Laurelville) announced Wednesday that she will run for Ohio State Representative, and declared her candidacy for the 78th Ohio House District in Southeastern Ohio. “As… Read More
Motion: Husband Had No Knowledge Of Shifflet Crimes
By: Susan Tebben | The Athens Messenger
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The son-in-law of a convicted rapist is asking for a summary judgment in a civil suit against him, his wife and his father-in-law. David Dearth filed an affidavit denying his… Read More
OU’s Bush Hall Reopened In January After $9.1 Million Renovation
Students began moving into Bush Hall on East Green this semester following the $9.1 million renovations to the building. Funds for the project come from the Residential Housing Auxiliary Reserve… Read More
Two Ohio Wrestlers Are Bonded By Their Collections
Off the mats Ohio wrestlers KeVon Powell, 125 pounds, and Jacob Rockoff, 141, have developed quite the friendship in their two years in Athens. The lightweights’ origins in wrestling are… Read More
Marietta To Make Up Basketball Games Thursday, Dixon To Be Honored
By: Zahara Pruitt
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Due to inclement weather, both the Marietta men’s and women’s basketball games for Wednesday, Feb. 5 have been postponed. The Pioneers planned to take on Muskingum University, but due to… Read More
Athens High Presents One-Act Plays
Ten Athens High School students are presenting original and adapted one-act plays Thursday, Feb. 6 through Saturday, Feb. 8 at 7:30 p.m. Students were selected in December for this honor…. Read More
Buffalo Outlasts Ohio In Defensive Struggle
By: Brad Friedman
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Two defensive schemes clashed in Alumni Arena on Thursday afternoon. Ohio’s tight man-to-man defense and vigilant ball pressure, combined with Buffalo’s stable and strong 2-3 zone made for a defensive… Read More
Ohio Enhances Defense In 2014 Recruiting Class
By: Sean Neidig
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The Ohio soccer team announced the additions of seven new recruits to the program on Thursday. The group included four defenders, two forwards and one goalkeeper. Four of the players… Read More
Ohio Swimming Continues Without Divers
By: Abbey Carnivale
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The Ohio swimming and diving team will continue their midseason stretch on Feb. 7, as they travel to Cincinnati for a dual met against the Xavier Musketeers at 5 p.m…. Read More
Ohio EMA Provides Tips On How To Battle Winter Storms
WOUB's Caleigh Bourgeois talked to the Ohio EMA, which provided some helpful tips to avoid getting caught in bad winter weather, especially when ice is involved. This piece first aired… Read More
Judicial Race Only Primary Election Contest, Hecht Files For County Auditor
By: Steve Robb - Athens Messenger staff reporter
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A judicial election will be the only contested race for Athens County office in the May primary election, and there will only be two in the November general election —… Read More
West Virginia Police To Start Mapping Sex Offenders
By: Associated Press
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The West Virginia State Police received a $30,000 grant to develop a sex offender mapping program. The agency said Wednesday that the project will provide troopers a quick method to… Read More
West Virginia School Dismissed Again Over Water Concerns
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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Another school in Kanawha county is closing as a precaution after the smell of licorice that's been associated with the chemical MCHM was detected. According to WSAZ, a cook using… Read More
Gas Customers Could Pay 20 Percent More Because Of Extreme Cold
By: Associated Press
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The polar vortex that sent temperatures plummeting below-zero last month is now going to take a bite out of your wallet. Residential Columbia Gas of Ohio customers will pay about… Read More
Athens Photographer Documents “A Tropical Appalachia”
By: Bryan Gibson
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When Athens resident Attila Horvath isn't busy with his landscaping business, writing songs or biking through the hills and hollows of Southeast Ohio, he can usually be found behind the camera lens. His latest photo exhibit, Rusted, Burned, Abandoned, is on display at the Athens Public Library throughout the month of February. The show is filled with striking images of junked vehicles, burned-out buildings and abandoned structures, all shot on Andros Island in The Bahamas.
Rewind: Looking Back At Ohio’s OT Win Over Toledo
By: Tyler Rosten
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Want to relive Ohio's thrilling 95-90 win in overtime against the Toledo Rockets? You're covered with a Bobcat Rewind. Maurice N'Dour led the way for the 'Cats with 28 points,… Read More
Lingering Effects Of Icing Closes Area Schools
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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Parents and some students may be wondering if they'll ever return to school. Athens City, Federal Hocking, Nelsonville-York and Trimble Schools were closed once again Thursday as lingering icy conditions… Read More
University Proposes Eliminating Scores of Programs
By: Associated Press
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A University of Akron official is proposing that the school eliminate 55 degree programs. Provost Mike Sherman said the action would come after years of review and is necessary to… Read More
Blennerhassett Island Tugboat, Barge Break Loose On River
By: WOUB Contributing Writer
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River ice put the Blennerhasset Island's boat in a jam. It broke loose and went for a wild ride on the river. The Wood County 911 Center called island workers… Read More
Lady Eagles Shine On Senior Night
By: Marisa Salopek
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The Eastern Lady Eagles celebrated an 85-38 win on their senior night over their rivals, the Southern Lady Tornadoes on Wednesday night. The seniors of Eastern enjoyed their final win… Read More
Buckeyes Reach Double Digit Wins
By: Justin Holbrock, Patrick Gifford
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With the tournament looming, the Nelsonville-York Buckeyes (10-7) are looking to be playing their best basketball at the end of the season. They took a step in that direction Wednesday… Read More