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Athens City Council’s Nuisance Party Penalty Hits Snag
By: Tori Knueven
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The proposal to increase the fine for nuisance party violations but lower the criminal penalty took a major hit at the Athens City Council meeting Monday night. The $250 fine… Read More
Ashy Collects Second Career MAC Weekly
Ohio libero Meredith Ashy was named MAC East Defensive Player of the Week for the week of Sept. 15. The junior put together a solid defensive effort to help the… Read More
Local Charities Awarded Money From Lawsuit
By: Rachel Bailey
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The Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court distributed more than $6 million to 226 Ohio charities last Thursday. As part of a civil action heard by Judge John J. Russo, more… Read More
PHOTOS: 2014 Ohio Pawpaw Festival
By: Sarah Hawley | Athens Messenger staff reporter
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Whether a first time attendee, or a pawpaw veteran, there were plenty of new and interesting sites to see and be part of at the 16th annual Ohio Pawpaw Festival… Read More
OSHA Cites West Virginia Sawmill For Workplace Risks
By: Associated Press
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A West Virginia sawmill that serves the coal industry is facing an $85,000 in federal penalties for what the government says is a workplace that puts its workers at risk… Read More
OU’s Marching 110 Owns The Spotlight & Shares It
By: Allison Hunter
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The USA TODAY College Contributor network is recognizing Ohio University's Marching 110 as one of the "5 college marching band covers you absolutely have to hear." The national recognition as… Read More
Former Bobcats Swap Football Helmets For Headsets
In Ohio football’s recent bowl run, continuity in the coaching staff has been a key to the Bobcats’ success. As the ‘Cats battle through 2014 to make their sixth-straight bowl… Read More
WOUB News Update: Read And Be Informed
Here's a summary of the stories making headlines this afternoon: Ohio Elections Chief Issues New Early Voting Hours Secretary of State Jon Husted has established new early voting hours for… Read More
New Car Dealership To Open In Meigs County
By: Sarah Hawley | Athens Messenger staff reporter
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Local car dealer Mark Porter is expanding his business, with plans to open a new-28,000 square foot dealership in the Rocksprings area of Meigs County. Porter currently owns a dealership… Read More
Ohio Elections Chief Issues New Early Voting Hours
By: Associated Press
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Ohio's elections chief has set extended early voting hours for the fall following a federal judge's order. Court records show that Secretary of State Jon Husted issued a directive late… Read More
W.Va. Pain Clinics Screening Patients For Pill Use
By: Associated Press
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Former narcotics officers are being used at some West Virginia pain clinics to screen patients. The Charleston Gazette reports Hope pain clinics in Beckley, Fairmont and Kanawha City are charging… Read More
State Seeks To Prevent Falls For Older Ohioans
By: Associated Press
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Officials are drawing attention to the potential hazards of falling for older Ohioans as a state effort marks its anniversary. The STEADY U Ohio is a falls prevention initiative led… Read More
State Says 500 Sites Deliver New Health Care Model
By: Associated Press
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State officials say Ohio has more than 500 medical practices delivering a teamwork-based model of health care. The approach is known in the industry as patient-centered medical homes. The Ohio… Read More
Pawpaw Festival Provides Unique, New Experiences to Attendees
By: Sarah Hawley | Athens Messenger staff reporter
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Whether a first time attendee, or a pawpaw veteran, there were plenty of new and interesting sites to see and be part of at the 16th annual Ohio Pawpaw Festival… Read More