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Owens Released From Letter
By: Michael Drapcho
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Ohio basketball recruit Tariq Owens has been released from his letter of intent, his father confirmed to WOUB Friday. Owens, a 6-foot-9 forward, initially committed and signed to play for… Read More
Ohio Supreme Court Agrees To Hear Sentence Appeal
By: Associated Press
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The Ohio Supreme Court says it will hear an appeal from a man who claims a 115-year prison sentence imposed when he was 15 years old violates his constitutional rights…. Read More
Former TE Thompson Signs With Lions
Former Ohio tight end and captain Jordan Thompson reached an agreement with the National Football League's Detroit Lions Friday after participating in mini camp this week. Thompson went undrafted a… Read More
Arrest Warrant Issued For Ohio Ex-Deputy Treasurer
Prosecutors have issued an arrest warrant for a former Ohio deputy treasurer who pleaded guilty in December to federal charges in a kickback scheme, after receiving information he has violated… Read More
Permanent Prescription Drug Dropoff Box To Be Stationed At Police Department
By: Susan Tebben | The Athens Messenger
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As part of a national initiative, the Athens Police Department will set up a new dropoff point for unwanted prescriptions on Saturday. Outdated and unused prescription drugs will be accepted… Read More
Ohio Ultimate Prepares For Regionals
By: Erick Starkey
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The Ohio Ultimate team will be competing in the Ohio Valley Regional Tournament on April 26-27 in Toledo, Ohio. The Bobcats have the fifth seed out of 16 teams, and… Read More
Ohio University Administration Recommending Tuition Increase For Next School Year
By: Atish Baidya
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Ohio University President Roderick McDavis says he plans on recommending a 1.5 percent tuition and fee increase to the university’s Board of Trustees for the upcoming 2014-2015 academic year. In… Read More
Rio Grande Concludes Season With Lindsey Wilson and Cumberland
By: Ryan Lewis
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The Rio Grande RedStorm (27-16) will face The Lindsey Wilson Tigers (40-6) on Friday after just facing each other last Monday. The games close to each other because the last… Read More
‘Cats Round Out Road Stretch Against Zips
By: Kellen Becoats
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The Ohio Bobcats end their lengthy road schedule in Akron with a weekend series against the Zips on Saturday and Sunday, April 26 and 27 at 2 p.m. and 1… Read More
Following A Healthy Diet While In College Is Hard, Here’s Some Recipes To Help
By: Megan Valentine
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Following a balanced, healthy diet is a major challenge faced by many college students. Busy schedules and limited budgets quickly increase the appeal of fast food and frozen meals, and… Read More
Davidson Will Face Rape Charges
By: Susan Tebben | The Athens Messenger
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The judge in the Jennifer Davidson case denied a motion by the defense to dismiss charges of rape, but granted a request by the prosecution for jury instructions that explain… Read More
Court Won’t Rehear Case On Ohio Exotic Animals Law
By: Associated Press
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A federal appeals court in Ohio has denied a request to rehear a challenge to the state's law on dangerous, wild animals. Seven exotic animal owners sued the… Read More
West Virginia Governor Sets Up STEM Council
By: Associated Press
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Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin is assembling a council of education and industry leaders to improve science, technology, engineering and mathematics opportunities in West Virginia. The panel formed Thursday aims to… Read More
Workshop On Non-Conventional Oil, Gas Set
By: Associated Press
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A workshop on non-conventional oil and gas energy is set for early June in Morgantown. The event is sponsored by West Virginia University, the Northeast Agricultural and Resource Economics… Read More
Governor’s Derby Event Features Music, Kids’ Games
By: Associated Press
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Gov. Steve Beshear and first lady Jane Beshear are inviting visitors to downtown Frankfort for the annual Governor's Derby Celebration. The May 3 event will include a farmer's market,… Read More
Ex-head of WV Schools’ Federal Suit Dismissed
By: Associated Press
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A federal lawsuit filed by West Virginia's former state school superintendent has been dismissed at her attorneys' request. A U.S. District Court judge on Thursday approved the request by… Read More
Helicopter Crashes In Central Ohio; 2 People Hurt
By: Associated Press
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The State Highway Patrol says a small, privately owned helicopter crashed into a farmer's field in central Ohio, injuring the two men aboard the aircraft. The crash Thursday afternoon severely… Read More
Youngstown State To Interview Tressel For Top Job
By: Associated Press
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Former Ohio State football coach Jim Tressel is among six candidates being interviewed for the president's job at Youngstown State University, where he used to coach. Tressel also is one… Read More
WesBanco Names Todd Clossin President, CEO
By: Associated Press
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WesBanco Inc.'s board has elected Todd F. Clossin as president and chief executive officer. The Wheeling-based bank holding company announced the move Thursday. Clossin will succeed Paul M. Limbert, who… Read More
Marshall Students Collect 198 Feet of Donated Hair
By: Associated Press
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Marshall University students have collected more than 198 feet of hair to be donated to Locks of Love. WMUL-FM and the Huntington School of Beauty Culture held the seventh annual… Read More
Property Owners Sue Buckingham Coal Co.
By: Steve Robb - Athens Messenger staff reporter
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Owners of a piece of land in Trimble Twp. have filed a lawsuit against Buckingham Coal Co., claiming that Buckingham polluted their property and mined non-coal minerals without compensating them…. Read More
Bruce Dalzell: Setting The Stage For Aspiring Talent
By: Charles Dornfeld
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No one is quite sure how long Bruce Dalzell has been managing Open Stage at Ohio University, including Bruce himself. But it’s likely that no one has done more to encourage and nurture young musicians in Athens than Dalzell. His website states he is the "patriarch of the Athens music scene," and this could not be more true.
Ohio Reports Cluster Of Suspected Measles Cases
By: Associated Press
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UPDATE 3:42 p.m. Sixteen cases of measles have been confirmed among Amish in the Knox County area of north-central Ohio. The Department of Health says the outbreak of the highly… Read More
Democrats Outraise GOP Incumbents In 3 Ohio Races
By: Associated Press
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Ohio Democrats have outraised incumbent Republicans in three statewide races this reporting period, while GOP Gov. John Kasich strengthened his fundraising lead. Campaign finance reports filed Thursday show Democrat David… Read More
Worker Killed On Bridge Construction Project Near Proctorville
By: WOUB Contributing Writer
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The body of a construction worker who died in an accident along Route 7 near Proctorville has been recovered. The accident happened about 11:45 a.m. Thursday. Lawrence County Sheriff Jeff… Read More