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Bicycle/Truck Collision Injures 1
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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An Athens man has been hospitalized following a bicycle/truck collision Sunday morning. The Ohio State Highway Patrol reported that Craig Nostrant, 59, of Athens suffered incapacitating injuries when he ran into the side of a truck driven by Suzette Hall, 56, of Nelsonville. The Patrol said Nostrant was riding on the bike path when he… Read More
Visionary Artists Visit Family Roots Festival
By: Sara Brumfield | Athens Messenger
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The Third Annual Family Roots Festival kicked off at Smoke Rise Ranch in Glouster on Thursday, bringing people together for music, art and community. The festival’s name held a special meaning for famed visionary artist Alex Grey, who was raised in Columbus. He and his wife Allyson Grey attended the festival on Thursday to meet… Read More
Update: 2 Enter No Contest Pleas In Animal Cruelty Case
By: WOUB Contributing Writer
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The current and former warden at the Gallia County Dog Shelter have pleaded no contest to an animal cruelty charge. Current warden, Paul L. Simmers, and former warden, Jean A. Daniels, made no contest pleas on Tuesday, according to Gallipolis Municipal Court documents. That means they accept the punishment, but do not admit to committing… Read More
Pike County Welcomes Home Soldier For Final Time
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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It was a bittersweet return home for a soldier killed in Afghanistan. Justin Helton's sacrifice has touched the lives of people in Pike County, Ohio and beyond. It was an emotional Saturday afternoon in Waverly, Ohio, as people welcomed Army Specialist Justin Helton home for the last time. Flags lined the streets and the sound… Read More
OU On Track To Become Tobacco-Free In 2015
By: Sara Brumfield | Athens Messenger
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Ohio University is on track to become a tobacco-free campus beginning in the 2015-16 academic year. According to a memo provided in the OU Board of Trustees’ June 27 meeting materials, OU Vice President for Student Affairs Ryan Lombardi states that the university embarked on a three-year goal to become a smoke and tobacco-free campus… Read More
Union Grievance Concerns Hiring Of Basketball Coach
By: Sarah Hawley | Athens Messenger staff reporter
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The Trimble Local Teachers Association is seeking to have Curtis Moore hired as the varsity boys basketball coach, according to a grievance report filed on May 30 by TLTA President Christine Snoddy. Moore was not rehired as the coach following the 2013-14 season, with the Trimble Local School Board instead opting to hire Howie Caldwell… Read More
Charge Against Former County Commissioner Dismissed
By: Steve Robb-Athens Messenger staff journalist
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A domestic violence charge against a former Athens County commissioner was dismissed recently in Athens County Municipal Court. Mark Sullivan, 55, was charged in February with domestic violence against his ex-wife, Tammie Sullivan, accused of shoving her, striking her and pulling her hair. He had pleaded innocent to the charge and requested a jury trial…. Read More