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OU Scrapping Lausche Replacement Project
By: Sara Brumfield | Athens Messenger
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The Ohio University Board of Trustees will be presented with a list of proposed energy infrastructure projects this week that would take the place of the previously approved Lausche Combined… Read More

Addiction Services To Receive $3 Million To Aid Funding Shortfall
By: Associated Press
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The recently approved midterm budget provides $3 million to help local agencies weather a one-time $20 million shortfall for addiction services in Ohio. A change in the way the state… Read More

Cast, Crew Preparing For Lancaster Festival Premiere Of “Cinderella”
By: Cheri Russo
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The cast and crew of Ohio University Lancaster Theatre’s production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella are hard at work getting ready for their Lancaster Festival debut on July 20. “Children… Read More

Lot Split Approved For Athens Bike Path Extension
By: Steve Robb - Athens Messenger staff reporter
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A lot split was approved last week by the Athens Planning Commission and will facilitate construction of a spur of the city bike path to University Estates. Citizens Bank owns… Read More

Explosion At Enviro-Tank Cleaning
By: Atish Baidya
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Four people were injured after an explosion and fire at Enviro-Tank Cleaning in Washington County Tuesday morning, according to reports from WTAP. According to the Washington Co. Sheriff's Office the… Read More

Alexander Passes Torch To New Superintendent And Principal
By: Schuyler Fastenau | Athens Messenger reporter
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Alexander Local Schools will be welcoming two new administrators for the upcoming school year. It was announced earlier in the year that Alexander Local School District Supt. Jeff Cullum and… Read More

Tornado Confirmed In Northeastern Ohio
By: Associated Press
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The National Weather Service has confirmed a tornado touched down in northeastern Ohio as strong storms moved across the state, damaging at least 10 homes. The weather service says a… Read More

Ohio Governor Rival Receives Debate Invitations
By: Associated Press
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Ohio Democratic gubernatorial candidate Ed FitzGerald says he has begun accepting invitations to debate Republican Gov. John Kasich, whose campaign says it has yet to begin debate negotiations. FitzGerald, the… Read More

Ohio, Marshall Agree To Play In 2019, 2020
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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Ohio and Marshall have agreed to play each other in football in 2019 and 2010, according to NBC's College Football Talk. The series had been annual until the Thundering Herd… Read More

Average Wages Increased In West Virginia
By: Associated Press
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State officials say the average worker in West Virginia earned $40,199 in 2013, up more than a percent from the year before. WorkForce West Virginia says the average annual wage… Read More

Kasich Fights Subpoena To Testify At Federal Trial
By: Associated Press
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Ohio Gov. John Kasich is fighting a subpoena that would require him to testify for the defense at the federal court trial of a northeast Ohio businessman accused of using… Read More

Ohio To Host Libertarian National Convention
By: Associated Press
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As Republicans and Democrats vie to attract their 2016 national political conventions to Ohio, a third party's convention is being held in the capital city. The Libertarian Party's 2014 national… Read More

Columbus Makes Pitch For Democratic Convention
By: Associated Press
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Organizers of Columbus' bid to host the 2016 Democratic National Convention are making their case. A delegation led by Columbus Mayor Michael Coleman was in the nation's capital Monday for… Read More

Court Gives Police More Time For Tracking Devices
By: Associated Press
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The Ohio Supreme Court is giving police more time to install an electronic tracking device after they get a search warrant. The rule change by the court Monday gives law… Read More

Vinton County Crash Kills 2 From Athens County
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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The Jackson Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a crash that killed two Athens County women Monday afternoon. The patrol reported that the one-vehicle crash occurred on… Read More