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Former Ohio Commit Owens Signs With Tennessee
Former Ohio University men's basketball recruit Tariq Owens signed a letter of intent to play for the University of Tennessee, the SEC school announced Wednesday, May 21. The Odenton, Md., native signed with Ohio in November but his release was confirmed April 25. Owens requested a release from his letter following former Ohio head coach… Read More
Memorial Day In The USA
By: Ann Kyle
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Many of us are anticipating the upcoming extended weekend as we prepare to celebrate and honor Memorial Day 2014 in the United States of America. Just some of the activities may be: cookouts, graduations, parades, vacations, barbeques, time for home and yard improvements, picnics, family reunions, class reunions, remembering our loved ones by adorning grave… Read More
Fmr. Florida Governor Jeb Bush To Visit Cincinnati
By: Associated Press
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Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush is the latest potential 2016 Republican presidential contender to plan a visit to swing-state Ohio. Bush will headline a June 16 Republican National Committee fundraising event in Cincinnati with GOP chairman Reince Priebus. That will follow a sold-out appearance May 16 by Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky at the Hamilton… Read More
State Claims Steubenville Schools Chief Destroyed Evidence
By: Associated Press
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A newly released court document accuses the Steubenville schools superintendent of destroying emails and computer data, and lying to investigators about his knowledge of rape allegations involving members of the high school's football team. Prosecutors in November charged Michael McVey, 51, with felony counts of tampering with evidence and obstructing justice, and misdemeanor counts of… Read More
Democratic Lawmakers Want To Hold Charter Schools To Public School Standards
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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Charter schools aren’t held to many of the same requirements that traditional public schools are. Two Democratic lawmakers want to change that with some new bills that they say will assure charter schools meet the same standards as public schools. Representatives Teresa Fedor of Toledo and John Patterson of Jefferson in northeast Ohio are both… Read More
Ohio University Doesn’t Require Students To Get Vaccinated Against Mumps
By: Merle Tilk
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John Kemerer has been practicing as a physician for 23 years. In that time he has never seen a case of mumps. That all changed three weeks ago when he treated his first patient, a student at Ohio University, for the virus. Kemerer, who is the medical director at Ohio University's Campus Care clinic, said… Read More
Zanesville Law Director Found With Prostitute Can Practice Law
By: Associated Press
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A law director in eastern Ohio who was found with a prostitute can practice law as long as he avoids further misconduct. Scott Hillis is the elected law director in Zanesville. He pleaded no contest to misdemeanor offenses of solicitation and criminal trespass after his 2013 arrest. The Ohio Supreme Court ruled unanimously Thursday in… Read More
Athens Sears Will Likely Stay Open
By: Ann Jacob
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Sears stores all across the nation are closing down but Athens residents shouldn’t worry. According to the Associated Press, sales have gone done 7 percent this past quarter. The Athens location is locally owned by Rita Gray, however, and she said that the East State St. store is technically “not connected by Sears.” Gray said… Read More
Cleveland Is Ohio’s Only City Left In Contention For GOP Convention
By: Associated Press
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Cleveland remains the only Ohio city in contention to host the Republican National Convention in 2016, after Cincinnati formally withdrew its bid. The Republican National Committee made the announcement Thursday, paring down its list from six to four. The other cities still in the running besides Cleveland are Dallas, Denver and Kansas City. Prior to… Read More
Automatic Recount Ordered For Judge’s Race
By: Athens Messenger staff reports
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An automatic recount of votes in the race for a judge's seat in Athens County Common Pleas Court has been ordered to take place after provisional ballots from the May primary election were officially counted Friday morning. Patrick Lang currently holds a four-vote lead over Todd Grace, 1614-1610. Because the tally is so close, an… Read More
OU Professor Arraigned On ‘Alternative’ Charges In Porn Case
By: Susan Tebben | The Athens Messenger
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A Dublin man who is facing charges involving child pornography was arraigned in Athens County Common Pleas Court for other charges in the case and has again pleaded innocent to the allegations. A superceding indictment was filed earlier this month on Amol T. Kharabe, 41, a business professor for Ohio University, which added nine more… Read More
Ohio’s Measles Outbreak Grows To 143 Confirmed Cases
By: Associated Press
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The number of confirmed cases in a measles outbreak in Ohio has more than doubled over the past 10 days. The Ohio Department of Health reports 143 confirmed cases of the highly contagious respiratory illness in six counties. About two-thirds of those cases are in Knox County. Neighboring Ashland and Holmes counties each have 19… Read More
DeWine Adds Meigs Shooting Death To Unsolved Homocide Initiative
By: WOUB Contributing Writer
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As part of his Ohio Unsolved Homicides Initiative, Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine is asking for information regarding the shooting death of a Dayton man that happened 22 years ago. Ronald Pohl, 57, was found by a search party in the woods off of Price-Strong Road in Salem Township in Meigs County on May 9,… Read More
Courtroom Disinfected As A Precaution
By: Steve Robb | Athens Messenger
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An Athens County courtroom was disinfected Thursday morning because of concern that a defendant in court that day might have an antibiotic-resistant infection. Common Pleas Judge George McCarthy indicated the action was taken as a precaution. The defendant was in court to be arraigned on charges of receiving stolen property. McCarthy said that when the… Read More
Seven Missing Children Found In Scioto County Following Friday Search
By: WOUB Contributing Writer
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Seven children reported missing near Lucasville have been found safe. According to the Scioto County Sheriff's Department, the children were found in the woods Friday morning near the Blue Run Road area. The children had been missing since Thursday after school. The children told authorities they were afraid to come out because they thought they… Read More
Trimble Top Students Push One Another To Succeed
By: Sarah Hawley | Athens Messenger staff reporter
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“I think these two have pushed each other, more than I’ve seen as a principal, to be their best and do well. I think at times they’ve pushed each of the to take harder classes knowing that they wanted to be the top and the best,” said Trimble High School Principal Matt Curtis of the… Read More
New Prosecutors Focus On Community Justice, Helping Law Enforcement
By: Susan Tebben | The Athens Messenger
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The two newest members of the Athens County Prosecutor’s Office’s team of attorneys both bring with them a great deal of experience, according to Athens County Prosecutor Keller Blackburn. One is the former director of the local public defender’s office, the other once worked closely with Gov. Ted Strickland before opening his own private practice…. Read More
Hundreds Turn Out for Local Horror Movie Premiere
By: Sara Brumfield | Athens Messenger
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Hundreds of community members turned out to get the first peek of the locally shot and produced horror movie “When Night Comes” at Movies 10 Wednesday evening. At least 600 tickets were sold for the movie’s premiere, which was followed by a meet and greet with the director and cast. “When Night Comes” is a… Read More