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New Website Compares Charter and Traditional Public Schools
The Ohio Education Association (OEA) and Innovation Ohio announced the launch of new website that will compare charter schools and traditional public school districts. KnowYourCharter.com aggregates data to provide a… Read More
Week 5 power rankings – West Virginia
By: Josh Vermillion
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1) Point Pleasant Big Blacks (5-0) The Big Blacks solidified their place atop our West Virginia teams with a dominating 58-3 win over Gallia Academy on Friday. The backfield duo… Read More
A Moment Of Silence For Gaza At Ohio University
By: Taylor Petras
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Nearly two dozen Ohio University students and Athens residents gathered at the Civil War Monument on College Green Tuesday evening to share a moment of silence for Gaza. The event… Read More
APD and OUPD Focus on Serving The Student Community
By: Bianca Hillier
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The Athens and Ohio University Police Departments teamed up Tuesday evening to hold a free community barbeque. The event was meant to foster the relationship between officers and community members…. Read More
Freshmen Bolster Bobcat Offensive Line
By: Eric Singer
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As a member of the Ohio Bobcats football team, it is not typical for freshmen to come in and contribute right away. In fact, out of all the upperclassmen currently… Read More
Former Congressman’s Death Linked to Asphyxiation
By: Associated Press
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A forensic pathologist says U.S. Rep. James A. Traficant Jr.'s death appears to be linked to positional asphyxiation – his inability to breathe after a vintage tractor tipped over on… Read More
Job Losses Headline WV Economic Report
By: Associated Press
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A state economic group has calculated that 5,000 jobs have been lost in West Virginia since 20-11, most of them in the state's southern coalfields. The West Virginia Center on… Read More
Marching 110 Voted Best College Band in the Country
By: Makenzie Piatt, Tajah Smith
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The Ohio University Marching 110 was once again ranked number one in the country on CollegeSports-fans.com. The website released a list of the Best College Marching Bands in 2007, where Ohio University… Read More
Ohio University Police Train Community Members for Emergencies
By: Rachel Bailey
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When a fire alarm goes off, you head to the exit. That's what you were trained to do, through posted evacuation routes and fire drills. You don't wait for the… Read More
Truck Lands On Power Lines During Crash
A crash involving a dump truck, causing road closures in both directions, occured this afternoon on County Road 19 or Radford Road in Athens. State Highway Patrol responded to the… Read More
Ohio University Freshman Publishes Novel
By: Bianca Hillier
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Most college freshman are struggling to keep up with reading their assigned books. Ohio University freshman Summer Schmier however, recently found time to publish her own. Inspired by her grandfather,… Read More
Trial Rates In Ohio Continue Decline, Statistical Report Reveals
By: Dan Trevas | Court News Ohio
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The 2013 Ohio Courts Statistical Summary contains statewide statistics on Ohio courts including a decline in the rate of cases going to trial. The rate of cases going to trial… Read More
OU Releases Clery Report Crime Statistics
Ohio University Press Release – Ohio University is committed to assisting all members of the Ohio University community in providing for their own safety and security. The annual security compliance… Read More
New Café now open on West Union Street in Athens
Ohio University Press Release – Grabbing a fresh coffee, snack, sandwich or salad just became a little easier for Ohio University employees and students near the West Union Street Office… Read More
40th Annual Athens Invitational Marching Festival Set for Oct. 11
By: Sarah Hawley | Athens Messenger staff reporter
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A dozen high school marching bands from around the region will compete in the 40th annual Athens Invitational Marching Festival at Athens High School on Oct. 11. For the past… Read More
OUL Theatre Offering $5 Opening Night Tickets for “The Elephant Man”
By: Cheri Russo
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Ohio University Lancaster students, faculty, staff and community members can see the opening night of OUL Theatre’s upcoming production for just $5. Theatre Director Victor Jones is offering the opening… Read More
Area Hero Laid To Rest
By: Jennifer Hughes | Jackson County Times-Tribune
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A community said its final farewells to Stephen F. Byus this past weekend after the Wellston native was killed in Afghanistan on Sept. 16. Byus, 39, grew up on Michigan… Read More
Athens County Appoints Temporary Coroner
Only days after former Athens County Coroner Harold C. Thompson announced his resignation, Athens County Commissioners have appointed a temporary volunteer to do the job. Dr. Carl T. Ortman stepped… Read More
Ashy, Gilleland Land MAC Weekly Awards
Two Bobcats earned MAC Player of the Week honors for the week of Sept. 29 in the East Division with junior libero Meredith Ashy being named the defensive player of… Read More
Ohio Man Dies After Touching Live Power Line
By: Associated Press
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Authorities say a central Ohio man died after he touched a live power line while giving a child a ride in a bucket truck. Police in Circleville, south of Columbus,… Read More
New McConnell Ad Highlights Kidnapping Case
By: Associated Press
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A Kentucky woman recounts how Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell helped rescue her abducted daughter in a new statewide TV ad that began airing Monday. The woman from Morehead said in… Read More
Ohio Court Clerk Gets Prison For Theft In Office
By: Associated Press
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A former central Ohio court clerk who pleaded guilty to theft in office has been sentenced to 18 months in prison. Former Fairfield County court clerk Deborah Smalley pleaded… Read More
Athens County Coroner Resigning
By: Steve Robb-Athens Messenger staff journalist
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Athens County Coroner Harold C. Thompson has submitted a letter of resignation to the county commissioners. Commission President Lenny Eliason said the commissioners are expected to act on the resignation… Read More
40th Annual Athens Invitational Set For Oct. 11
By: Sarah Hawley | Athens Messenger staff reporter
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A dozen high school marching bands from around the region will compete in the 40th annual Athens Invitational Marching Festival at Athens High School on Oct. 11. For the past… Read More
The Surreal Life: OU Theater Presents Surprising, Unconventional Play (PHOTOS)
By: Amy Schmitt
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What makes an American community? Playwright Charles Mee asks this question in his play bobrauschenbergamerica, being presented by Ohio University’s Theater Division in the School of Dance, Film and Theater, Oct. 1-4 and 8-11 in the Forum Theater.