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Interfaith Peace Walk Inspires Athens Students, Residents
The Interfaith Peace Walk brought together more than 150 Athens residents and Ohio University students to memorialize the September 11th terrorist attacks and to pursue peace among different groups. The… Read More
Citizens Reflect On The 13th Anniversary Of 9/11
On the lawn of the Ohio Statehouse, passersby pause to reflect on the 13th Anniversary of 9/11. Here are the sights and sounds from Columbus.
Panel Discussion On Ferguson Shooting
By: Allison Gens
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With the recent police shooting and protest in Ferguson, Missouri, people across the country are speaking out. Here in Athens, Students for Law, Justice and Culture are discussing the topic… Read More
Halloween Committee Raising Funds From Pies… To The Face
By: Rachel Bailey
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Traditional bake sales are not something the Clean and Safe Halloween Committee is interested in to gain donations for added Halloween safety and security. Instead, they will use the pies… Read More
Game Preview: Jackson Looking For 3-0 Start, Host West Jefferson on Saturday
The bitter taste of last years’ lost to West Jefferson is still very much on the minds of the Jackson Ironmen. Jackson coach Andy Hall and the Ironmen distinctly remember… Read More
Game Preview: Point Pleasant Looking To Continue Hot Start Versus Wayne on Friday
By: Michael Drapcho
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It is pretty uncommon for a high school football team to average more than 400 yards of total offense. However, on Friday night there will be two teams that put… Read More
Nelsonville Bypass Makes America’s Top 10 Transportation Projects
Ohio Department Of Transportation News Release – The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) announced the $200 million Route 33 Nelsonville Bypass project made the 2014 America’s… Read More
Ohio Soccer: It Is Time
Ohio soccer coach Aaron Rodgers believes his team is primed to compete with the top teams in the Mid-American Conference this season. Showcase reporter Matthew Doyle talks with Rodgers and… Read More
Beshear Appoints Anti-Bullying Task Force
By: Associated Press
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Democratic Gov. Steve Beshear has appointed a 22-person committee to study bullying and how to stop it. The committee members include 11-year-old Morgan Guess of Paducah, who was diagnosed… Read More
CDC In W.Va Discussing Spill Health Monitoring
By: Associated Press
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Federal health officials are in Charleston this week discussing options for medical monitoring after a January chemical spill contaminated water supplies to 300,000 people. The Centers for Disease Control… Read More
Game Preview: Warren Hoping To Slow Down Athens Offense
By: Nick Komjati
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Over the last few years, the Athens Bulldogs and Warren Warriors have become familiar foes on the hardwood, meeting in the playoffs in the last two seasons. Both playoff contests… Read More
WV Board OKs 32 Counties’ Dual Credit Policies
By: Associated Press
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Policies allowing students to earn college credit in high school have been approved for 32 county school systems. The West Virginia Board of Education approved the counties' dual credit… Read More
Shared Royalties: From Friends To Co-Captains
By: Kellen Becoats
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Their voices can be heard ringing around Peden Stadium early in the morning during practice as the dew settles on the turf. The voices carry a certain sense of authority… Read More
Arrested OU Students Plead Not Guilty To Disturbance Charges
By: Susan Tebben | The Athens Messenger
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The four Ohio University students arrested during a Student Senate meeting entered pleas of not guilty Thursday in Athens County Municipal Court. Rebecca Sebo, 22, of Pepper Pike, Ohio; Maxwell… Read More
Hermanek Adds Former Bobcat To Staff
By: Kellen Becoats
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Former Bobcat Jillian Van Wagnen has joined the Ohio softball staff as an assistant coach, head coach Jodi Hermanek announced Wednesday, Sept. 10. Van Wagnen played four years on the… Read More
Manso Nabs MAC Weekly Award
By: Kellen Becoats
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Redshirt sophmore Carly Manso of the Ohio women’s soccer team was named the Mid-American Conference Co-Offensive Player of the Week on Monday. Manso was the Bobcats’ outstanding player on Sept…. Read More
Hopewell Health Centers Hopes To Add Medical Care To Athens Facility
By: Steve Robb - Athens Messenger staff reporter
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Federal funding will be sought to add a physician's office to Hopewell Health Centers' mental health facility in Athens. If funding is approved, a primary care office would be added… Read More
Kentucky Senator Rand Paul In New Hampshire
By: Associated Press
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Kentucky Senator Rand Paul, a possible candidate for president in 2016, is headed to New Hampshire again. On Thursday night, Paul will attend a gathering of Generation Opportunity, a… Read More
Ohio City Considers Incentives For Amazon Center
By: Associated Press
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A central Ohio city is considering incentives to entice Amazon.com to build a $1.1 billion data center there. Development officials in the city of Dublin are asking city council… Read More
Update: Teen Arrested In Hit-And-Run Death Of Bicyclist
By: Associated Press
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Police have charged a Parkersburg teenager in the hit-and-run death of a boy who was riding a bicycle in Wood County. State Police Sgt. W.K. Marshall says 19-year-old Darren Parsons… Read More
WV Supreme Court To Hear Cases At Marshall
By: Associated Press
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The West Virginia Supreme Court is going on the road next week. The court will hear cases at Marshall University's Joan C. Edwards Performing Arts Center on Tuesday as… Read More
Ohio Groups Seek To Enforce Early Voting Decision
By: Associated Press
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Groups in Ohio are asking a federal judge to force the state's election chief to comply with his ruling that expands early voting this fall. The Ohio chapter of… Read More
“Barbie Falls On Hard Times” Returns To OU Women’s Center
From Sept. 13 to Oct. 10, the Ohio University Women's Center will host the exhibit Barbie Falls on Hard Times: The Sequel by Athens artist-photographer Kari Gunter-Seymour.
Gunter-Seymour’s art focuses on body image and self-esteem issues as it examines what the famous Mattel doll's life would be like if she were challenged with real-life issues that women of all ages face, like cleaning the bathroom or getting stood up on her wedding day.
VIDEO: Aquabear County Fair At Haffa’s Records
By: Marlena Scott
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Haffa’s Records transformed into a concert venue on Saturday, Sept. 6 when Aquabear Legion moved its 8th annual County Fair activities across West Union Street for the afternoon. The two-day… Read More
Hidden Camera Found At Wayne School, 3 Charged
By: Associated Press
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Three men face charges after a hidden camera was discovered in a workout room at Wayne County High School. Wayne County prosecutor Thomas Plymale tells media outlets the camera… Read More