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PREVIEW: Fresh Off Playoff Appearance, John Glenn Looking For More
By: Brad Friedman
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Editor's Note: Over the next two weeks our reporters will be bringing you team previews for each team in the SEOAL, TVC-Ohio, TVC-Hocking, and our West Virginia teams. We continue… Read More

PREVIEW: Athens Bulldogs Hoping for More Success in 2014
By: Patrick Klinger
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Editor's Note: Over the next two weeks our reporters will be bringing you team previews for each team in the SEOAL, TVC-Ohio, TVC-Hocking, and our West Virginia teams. We continue… Read More

PREVIEW: Rebuild Underway at Alexander
By: Sean Neidig
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Editor's Note: Over the next two weeks our reporters will be bringing you team previews for each team in the SEOAL, TVC-Ohio, TVC-Hocking, and our West Virginia teams. We begin… Read More

Prosecutor Announces Fresh Start Initiative
By: Athens Messenger staff reports
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A program geared at providing addiction services and other community justice efforts in Athens County was announced on Friday by the Athens County Prosecutor’s Office. In a press release, Prosecutor… Read More

Regulators: Protected Information Deemed Essential Could Be Considered In Chemical Spill Probe
By: Associated Press
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Regulators probing West Virginia American Water's response to a January chemical spill say they'll consider any and all information essential to their investigation. West Virginia American Water says many records,… Read More

State Fiddle Contest Gets Repeat Champion At Stuart’s
By: John Schwartz | Special to the Messenger
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Joe Lautzenheiser used his championship experience and love for “old swing tunes” to fiddle his way to victory at the annual Ohio State Fiddling Contest on Friday night. More than… Read More

Health Officials: Make Sure Your Child’s Vaccinations Are Up-To-Date
By: Associated Press
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The Ohio Department of Health is urging parents to make sure children are up-to-date on vaccinations to protect them and their classmates as they begin a new school year. The… Read More

Ohio Officials Warn Students Of Drink Tampering
By: Associated Press
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State officials say college students should watch their drinks as they head back to campuses around Ohio. The Ohio Investigative Unit says drink drugging often happens at bars and house… Read More

Health Coverage In Jeopardy For 6K Ohioans
By: Associated Press
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The federal government says about 6,000 Ohioans who signed up for the new health care law risk losing their taxpayer-subsidized insurance unless they act soon to resolve questions about their… Read More

Chevy Pickup Most Stolen Vehicle In Ohio Last Year
By: Associated Press
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Ohio thieves like Chevy pickup trucks. A new report shows that the 1994 full-size Chevrolet pickup was the most common vehicle to be stolen in Ohio last year. It was… Read More

PHOTOS: 2014 Parade of the Hills
By: John Schwartz | Athens Messenger contributor, Schuyler Fastenau | Athens Messenger reporter
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Countless rides and food stands, four entertainment stages and one town — the 65th annual Parade of the Hills has once again drawn in a fair-sized crown for its summer… Read More

Active Shooter Training Emphasizes Officer Safety
By: Susan Tebben | The Athens Messenger
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Ohio University Police Lt. Tim Ryan drove down Piggery Lane on Friday afternoon, approaching a subject who had been giving parking enforcement personnel some issues. He’d learned from dispatch what… Read More