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SportsBeat Debate: Who’s The Best High School Team?
SportsBeat hosted six reporters from Gridiron Glory to debate the area's best undefeated high school football team, with Josh Vermillion giving the best argument for Point Pleasant to be awarded… Read More
FitzGerald Brings Campaign To Athens
Democratic candidate Ed FitzGerald thrilled the Athens County Democratic Party by speaking at their fall dinner Thursday night. "I'm really excited that he would drive all the way across the… Read More
Game Preview: Sheridan’s Playoff Hopes Hanging On Week 8 Game With Tri-Valley
By: Nathan Wiseman
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For the first time in the 2014 season, Tri-Valley will get its first serious test in its conference schedule. Stakes are high for Scotties (7-0, 5-0 MVL), who host… Read More
Preview: Second Place On The Line Between Alexander, Nelsonville-York
When Nelsonville-York and Alexander take the field this Friday night, there will be much more at stake than the result of one game. The Nelsonville-York Buckeyes (5-2, 3-0) are one… Read More
Ohio University Students Protest Ferguson
By: Bianca Hillier
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Protesters stormed the streets of St. Louis Saturday to speak out on the fatal shooting of Michael Brown. The march was to continue raising awareness on the racial profiling in… Read More
Ohio University Police Investigating Threat Against McDavis
By: Atish Baidya
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Ohio University Police are investigating a death threat against OU President Roderick McDavis after a photo of the message written on a bathroom stall door was posted to a mobile… Read More
Ohio Opens Ebola Call Center
The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) launched an Ebola response effort in light of recent news that a Dallas nurse (later diagnosed with the virus) traveled to the state. Since… Read More
Four Screened For Ebola In West Virginia
By: Associated Press
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Four people on a flight were screened for Ebola in West Virginia after another passenger expressed suspicions one might have the deadly virus based on their conversation. The… Read More
Board Of Trustees Discuss Plan For $250 Million Bond Issuance
By: Atish Baidya
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The Ohio University Board of Trustees is expected to vote on a resolution that creates guiding principles and policies for the investment of $250 million in bonds the university will… Read More
Student Accused of Leading Police On High Speed Chase Out On Bond
An Ohio University student is out on bond after being charged with leading police on a high speed motorcycle chase in and out of the city of Athens. Jacob J…. Read More
Man Barricades Self In Coolville Home
By: Susan Tebben | The Athens Messenger
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A Belpre man is now in custody after barricading himself in a Coolville home while running from West Virginia and Athens County law enforcement. Brandon Blouin, 22, was on the… Read More
How About Them Apples? The Best Ways To Get Your Fix This Season
By: Kelly Martin
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As the fall harvest wraps up, it’s a great time of the year to try some different apple recipes. We love this idea from thegunnysack.com of making a bloomin' baked… Read More
Water Liars Return To The Union Oct. 21
By: Bryan Gibson
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Mississippi band Water Liars returns to The Union on Tuesday, Oct. 21 at 9 p.m. with opening sets from Athens singer-songwriter Adam Remnant and Lancaster trio Orson Frontier. Fresh off… Read More
PHOTOS: Golden Dragon Acrobats At OU
By: Bryan Gibson
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Last night's audience at Ohio University's Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium were treated to dancing, juggling, contorting, hoop acts, plate-spinning and much more when China's Golden Dragon Acrobats took the stage. We hope you enjoy these photos of last night's performance, courtesy of WOUB's Brooke Herbert Hayes.
East State Street Interchange Improvements To Break Ground In 2016
By: Sara Brumfield | Athens Messenger
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The Route 33 and East State Street interchange improvements project is expected to move forward with construction in 2016 and a completion date in 2017, according to Athens city officials…. Read More
Frech Brings Misconduct Allegations Against Him To Light
By: Steve Robb-Athens Messenger staff journalist
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A pre-disciplinary conference is scheduled for next week concerning allegations that Jack Frech, director of the Athens County Department of Job and Family Services, has committed misconduct. The conference is… Read More