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Update: OU Passes 1.5 Percent Tuition Increase
The Ohio University Board of Trustees passed Friday a 1.5 percent tuition increase for its students, effective this fall. The resolution passed Thursday's resources committee meeting unanimously, and passed Friday's… Read More

Study Shows Impact Of Electric Vehicles On Climate Change
By: Andy Chow | Statehouse News Bureau
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With a growing number of electric vehicles on the road, America is on its way to eliminating a huge amount of climate-changing pollution. That’s according to a report released by… Read More

Incoming Freshmen Class Required To Take New Online Sexual Assault Prevention Program
By: Angela Woodward | Ohio University Communications & Marketing
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The Class of 2018 will be the first class at Ohio University to begin its college journey having completed an interactive online program designed to prevent sexual assault and other… Read More

Charges Still Being Considered In Fatal Crash
By: Susan Tebben | The Athens Messenger
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The driver of a one-vehicle crash that left two Athens County women dead could face vehicular homicide charges, officials said Thursday. Aaron Mans, 44, of Columbus, is listed in good… Read More

Plans For New Microbrewery Moving Forward
By: Athens Messenger staff reports
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Two friends who first met many years ago in the sixth grade at East Elementary School hope to have a new microbrewery in production in Athens a year from now…. Read More

Noble County Man Indicted In Death Of Albany Man
By: Felicia Tackett | Jackson County Times-Journal
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A Caldwell man has been charged in the killing of an Albany man who was found dead in a truck after a November crash. Lewis Vance, 37, was indicted on… Read More

Celebrate July 4 With Lake Logan Boat Parade
By: Teresa Salizzoni | Logan Daily News
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Logan Daily News file photo Traditions run deep with many people, especially when it comes to holidays. This Fourth of July, residents are invited to attend the 12th Annual Lake… Read More

The Acoustic Desert Rose Band At The Fur Peace Ranch
Chris Hillman and Herb Pedersen return to the Fur Peace Ranch joined by fellow Desert Rose Band member John Jorgenson in a concert recorded April 5, 2014.

‘Torch Of Hope’ On Its Way To Columbus
By: Atish Baidya
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Close to a dozen Special Olympic athletes and local law enforcement personnel made their way down Court Street Thursday morning as part of Athens leg of the 2014 Torch Run… Read More

Muskingum County Sinkhole Forces Half-Dozen Families To Move
By: Associated Press
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More families are being forced from their homes after another sinkhole opened atop an abandoned Ohio mine. About a half dozen families moved into temporary housing on Wednesday after a… Read More

Historic House In West Virginia Destroyed By Fire
By: Associated Press
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A fire has destroyed a 182-year-old house in Wood County, West Virginia that once sheltered Confederate soldiers. The house in Belleville was declared a total loss following Tuesday night's fire…. Read More

New Principal To Lead Alexander Elementary
By: John Schwartz | Special to the Messenger
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Melissa Guffey is slated to take over the position of principal at Alexander Elementary for the 2014-15 school year as Nedra Zirkle retires from her job leading the school. Guffey… Read More

Search Resumes For 2 Missing In Muskingum River
By: Associated Press
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Authorities looking for two people reported in an eastern Ohio river plan to resume the search after an overnight break. A Muskingum County Sheriff's Office dispatcher said the search suspended… Read More