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Students Gather to Discuss Racial Justice
Hundreds of students of all backgrounds marched together this afternoon calling for a discussion on racial justice. “This is something that’s a huge issue that we don’t talk about at… Read More
Athens Halloween Costume Countdown
By: Taylor Petras
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With the infamous Halloween block party just around the corner, Ohio University students and Athens residents are shopping for last minute costumes. For businesses likae Uptown Costumes on Court Street,… Read More
Glouster Man Pleads Not Guilty To Shooting At Police
By: Susan Tebben | The Athens Messenger
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A Glouster man who led police on a chase and allegedly fired at officers in an Oct. 7 incident pleaded innocent to felony charges Wednesday. Matthew Arno II, 27, was… Read More
Kentucky Hospitals Have Ebola Protective Gear
By: Associated Press
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State officials say there are now 164 people in Ohio being monitored for Ebola because they had contact or potential contact with the Texas nurse who visited the Akron area… Read More
WV Public Broadcasting Receives $750,000 Grant
By: Associated Press
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The federal government has awarded a $750,000 grant to the West Virginia Educational Broadcasting Authority to upgrade infrastructure. The funding will be used to transition the authority's television studio in… Read More
Athens County Auditor Race Heats Up
With less than two weeks to go before election day, the race for Athens County Auditor is getting contentious. Incumbent Jill Thompson faces city auditor Kathy Hecht in the race… Read More
Body Found In Car Confirmed To Be Missing Ohio Man
By: Associated Press
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A sheriff's office says a car pulled from a pond contained the body of a man who disappeared nine years ago in central Ohio. Delaware County sheriff's spokeswoman Tracy Whited… Read More
Muskingum University Musical Theatre Ensemble Performs Nov. 1
The Muskingum University Department of Music will host a performance by its Musical Theatre Ensemble on Saturday, Nov. 1 at 7:30 p.m. in Brown Chapel. Selections for the performance include… Read More
Week 8 Power Rankings: TVC-Ohio
By: Jon Chamier
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1. Athens Bulldogs (8-0, 4-0) | Last week’s ranking: 1 Head coach Ryan Adams and his Bulldogs are steamrolling their competition, winning by an average margin of victory of 48… Read More
Week 8 Power Rankings: West Virginia
By: Clay Benjamin
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1) Point Pleasant Big Blacks (8-0) Everything is going well in Point Pleasant as the Big Blacks are coming off a 37-20 victory over a then-undefeated Ravenswood. With the victory,… Read More
Athens Co. Job And Family Services Director Resigns After Pre-Disciplinary Hearing With Commissioners
By: Joe Higgins | Athens Messenger
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After a pre-disciplinary hearing conducted by the Athens County Commissioners Tuesday regarding Jack Frech, director of Athens County Department of Job and Family Services, the commissioners decided not to take… Read More
Week 8 Power Rankings: MVL [w/VIDEO]
1) Tri-Valley (8-0, 6-0) | Last Week 1 The undefeated Tri-Valley Scotties have been dominant all season with their three-headed monster of Bubby Scott, Hunter Mohler, and Logan Bash. Having… Read More
Early Voting In West Virginia Starts Wednesday
By: Associated Press
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Early voting for the midterm election is starting in West Virginia. Starting Wednesday, voters can cast ballots before Election Day on Nov. 4. The final early voting day will be… Read More
High Pollution Levels Found Near Ohio Gas Wells
By: Associated Press
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A study in a rural Ohio county experiencing a boom in oil and gas drilling has found levels of pollutants around well sites higher than those detected in downtown Chicago…. Read More
Driver, Student Injured In West Virginia School Bus Wreck
By: Associated Press
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Police say two people were injured when a school bus went over an embankment in Jackson County. The accident occurred shortly before 8 a.m. Tuesday on Middle Fork Road…. Read More
About 272,000 Ohio Voters Have Cast Ballots
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The state's elections chief says more than 272,000 absentee ballots have been cast ahead of the fall election. Ohioans can vote absentee by mail or in person before Nov…. Read More