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Buchtel Latest Community To Request Electrical Aggregation Be Placed On Ballot
By: Steve Robb - Athens Messenger staff reporter
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A request to put electric aggregation on November ballot was filed Tuesday with the Athens County Board of Election by the village of Buchtel. Trimble and Jacksonville had already filed… Read More

Solar Power Array To Help Heat And Power Ohio Prison
By: Associated Press
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Ohio has unveiled a large solar project at a prison aimed at saving $245,000 in annual energy costs while training inmates to install and maintain the panels as a route… Read More

Allison Hunter To Head WOUB News
Veteran award-winning journalist Allison Hunter will head WOUB’s news operation as editor-in-chief beginning August 11. She will take charge of television, radio and digital news as former WOUB News Director… Read More

Athens To Send Potential Tax Increase To Voters
By: Sarah Hawley | Athens Messenger staff reporter
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A potential increase in the income tax rate for those in the City of Athens will go to the voters after the third reading of an ordinance was approved by… Read More

Holes In Tank Likely Factor In West Virginia Chemical Leak
By: Associated Press
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Federal investigators say holes in a storage tank floor likely allowed chemicals to seep out and contaminate West Virginia's biggest drinking water supply in January. They found a similar hole… Read More

Ohio Governor’s Election Ads Pitched At Working Class
By: Associated Press
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Working-class Ohioans: The candidates for Ohio governor want you. If the airwaves are any indication, scoring support among the blue-collar and union workers around the state seems to be key… Read More

Athens Children Services Is Looking At Facility Options
By: Steve Robb - Athens Messenger staff reporter
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Athens County Children Services is looking at options for improving its facilities at Stonybrook Drive in Athens. "We have a draft of a plan to address our crumbling infrastructure, our… Read More

Ohio Lawmakers Want Decision On Delphi Pensions
By: Associated Press
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Ohio lawmakers are pushing U.S. Department of Labor Secretary Thomas Perez to speed up the timetable for determining whether to restore the full pensions of about 20,000 Delphi salaried retirees…. Read More

Bacteria Levels Reach Record High At Buckeye Lake
By: Associated Press
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Authorities say harmful bacteria levels have reached record levels at a popular central Ohio lake. Swimming advisories were issued for two beaches at Buckeye Lake east of Columbus after E…. Read More

Teachers Deliver Alarming Allegations Against Dayton Charter School
By: Andy Chow | Statehouse News Bureau
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The state board of education is launching an investigation into at least one charter school after hearing disturbing testimony from a group of former teachers. Sexual misconduct, racism, teacher intimidation,… Read More

Movie Review: “Life Itself”
By: Scott Pfeiffer
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WOUB contributor Scott Pfeiffer gives "thumbs up" to the new documentary, Life Itself, which examines the life and work of Roger Ebert, and shares how Ebert has influenced his own life.

U.S. Justice Department May Get Involved In Ohio Voting Rights Suit
By: M.L. Schultze | Ohio Public Radio • WKSU
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The U.S. Justice Department may be joining other groups who have gone to court to challenge changes in Ohio’s voting laws. In an interview with ABC News Friday, Attorney General… Read More

OU Announces Additional Contribution For Fire Equipment
By: Sarah Hawley | Athens Messenger staff reporter
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Ohio University will continue its financial contributions to the city of Athens to benefit the safety of the university and the city. On Monday, OU President Roderick J. McDavis announced… Read More