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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 the nation, is being recognized as one of the safest cities in Ohio. In a recent study, Safewise, a security system broker, ranked Athens as… 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 Republican Daniel Lantz, candidate for the Ohio House in the 94th District. Hecht, who is Athens city auditor, will have no competition on the May… Read More
Hocking County Prosecutor Makes Bid For Ohio House
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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 a prosecutor, I recognize the importance of local government, and I will fight to keep it effective and responsive once at the statehouse,” said Fetherolf-Rogers…. 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 knowledge of the crimes for which Thomas Shifflet was convicted, along with a motion to get a judgment from the Athens County Common Pleas Court… 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 which recycles leftover student housing money for upgrades. Jeneanne Hacker, the Associate Director of Student Housing, says the goal was to make Bush Hall feel… 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 very different, but they each share a common bond. They each share the thrill of collecting. Rockoff possesses an assortment of more than 250 pieces… 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 a recent winter storm, Muskingum University closed down on Feb. 5 and both games have been rescheduled for Thursday, Feb. 6. The Pioneer women will… 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. The plays include three scripts relating to high school conflicts. The first three plays are: The Recovery, written and directed by senior thespians Megan Myers… 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 battle. The margin was within single digits for most of the contest, but a late left-wing 3-pointer from Buffalo’s Mackenzie Loesing, with the outstretched arm… 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 came out of the Ohio Elite Soccer Academy in Cincinnati, Ohio, one of the top soccer academies in the Midwest. Five of the new recruits… Read More