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No Injuries Reported From Structure Fire At ‘Timothy House’
By: Kendra Wagoner
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The Athens Fire Department was called to the scene of 91 Central Avenue Monday, which is home to "One Timothy House." Timothy House was formed as a part of Good Works Incorporated in 1984 and is one of the oldest rural homeless shelters in Athens. At least one resident and several employees were in the… Read More
Savannah Jo Dorsey Named MAC East Co-Pitcher Of The Week
By: Cody Linn
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Ohio pitcher Savannah Jo Dorsey was named Mid-American Conference East Co-Pitcher of the Week for the second time this season. Dorsey pitched in both games of a series split with Buffalo over the weekend. On Saturday, Dorsey went the distance for her 12th complete game of the year in a 4-0 loss. The sophomore gave… Read More
Ohio University Employee Participating In Competition To Win New Accessible Vehicle
By Lacey Martin Noah Trembly is a very active member of the community of Athens, Ohio and Ohio University. He is 36 years old and lives with severe cerebral palsy. He has served as a higher education consultant at OU for 2 years. Noah recently won the 18th Annual Edwin and Esther Prentke Distinguished Lecture… Read More
OU Student’s Work Featured At Majestic Galleries
In a series of installations that will include drawings, photographs and assemblages alongside sculpture and a recorded sound composition, Ohio University School of Art + Design MFA candidate Mateo Galvano will present a Painting + Drawing thesis exhibition entitled Catch and Release, on view April 4 through April 20 at Majestic Galleries in Nelsonville, Ohio…. Read More
Key Part Of Ohio’s Gay Marriage Ban Set To Be Ruled Unconstitutional
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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Cincinnati area Attorney Al Gerhardstein, the attorney who has been fighting the state’s ban on recognizing gay marriages performed in other states for purposes of death and birth certificates, says Federal Judge Tim Black is poised to rule a key part of Ohio’s law unconstitutional. “What this means is Judge Black is saying that he… Read More
Kanawha County Police Are Investigating Shooting Of 4-Year-Old
By: Associated Press
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Police are investigating the shooting of a 4-year-old girl who was dropped off at a hospital in South Charleston. Police tell media outlets that the child was dropped off at Thomas Memorial Hospital around 10:30 a.m. Monday. Investigators believe the shooting occurred in Sissonville. Police say the girl's injuries aren't life threatening. The Kanawha County… Read More
Athens Film Fest Returns This Week
The 2014 Athens International Film & Video Festival is right around the corner, kicking off this Friday, April 11, at the Athena Cinema. As in past years, the festival will once again host a multitude of movies–from foreign to domestic, comedy to documentary, experimental to traditional narratives–that will be of interest to everyone, regardless of… Read More
Ohio Gubernatorial Candidate Addresses Local Democrats
By: Sara Brumfield | Athens Messenger
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Hundreds of local Democrats gathered at the annual Athens County Democratic Party Spring Dinner Saturday evening to hear from local and state candidates, including Ohio Democratic gubernatorial candidate Ed FitzGerald. FitzGerald, who currently serves as the county executive of Cuyahoga County, was the keynote speaker for the event. He will take on Gov. John Kasich… Read More
Democrats To Vote On Interim Sheriff
By: Steve Robb - Athens Messenger staff reporter
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A interim Athens County sheriff is to be selected Tuesday evening by the Athens County Democratic Central Committee to serve while a criminal case is pending against suspended Sheriff Patrick Kelly. Whether the committee selects the same person the Athens County Commissioners picked as acting interim sheriff remains to be seen. On March 27, the commissioners… Read More
Ohio Struggling With ‘Epidemic’ Of Heroin Overdoses
By: Associated Press
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Some states, including Ohio, are reporting a rise in heroin use as many addicts shift from more costly and harder-to-get prescription opiates to this cheaper alternative. A look at what’s happening in Ohio: THE PROBLEM: Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine calls heroin overdoses an “epidemic” contributing to as many as 11 fatal overdoses a week…. Read More
Larry Jordan 600th win open house
WAVERLY – The family of Larry Jordan, a longtime high school boys basketball coach in the area, has planned an open house to recognize his 600th career coaching win. According to Jackson County daily, the open house will be held at Grace United Methodist Church's Family Life Center in Waverly from 5:30 p.m. until 8:30… Read More
Oak Hill Man Gets 7 Years In Prison For Burglary
By: Jennifer Hughes | Jackson County Times-Tribune
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An Oak Hill man has been sentenced to seven years in prison for burglarizing a Jefferson Township home. "This case is yet another example of our concerted effort to deliver serious punishment for burglars targeting citizens of Jackson County," Jackson County Prosecutor Justin Lovett said following the sentencing. The incarceration of George Collins, of West… Read More
Dangerous Police Chase Ends in Arrest
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) — A man is facing eight charges after an early morning pursuit that lasted nearly half an hour. Officers with the Huntington detachment of West Virginia State Police arrested Terry Gene Garner, 48, for running red lights, stop signs and almost hitting oncoming vehicles. According to the criminal complaint, Garner's wife called… Read More
Suspect Arrested In Huntington Shooting
By: Associated Press
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A man has been arrested in relation to Sunday afternoon's shooting in the West End of Huntington. Huntington Police tell WSAZ.com Anthony Gaston, 22, of Detroit, Michigan has been arrested for attempted murder and is being held on a $100,000 cash bond. The shooting happened just before 4 p.m. in the 1700 block of Monroe… Read More
UPDATE: Suspect Arrested in Huntington Shooting
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) — A man has been arrested in relation to Sunday afternoon’s shooting in the West End of Huntington. Huntington Police tell WSAZ.com Anthony Gaston, 22, of Detroit, Michigan has been arrested for attempted murder and is being held on a $100,000 cash bond. The shooting happened just before 4 p.m. in the… Read More