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Details Of Criminal Charges Against Pat Kelly Released
The charges that led to the allegation that suspended Athens County Sheriff Patrick Kelly engaged in a pattern of corrupt activity were laid out by his prosecutors in a document… Read More
Satellite Subscribers In Columbus Market Will Receive WOUB-TV
Starting in January, subscribers of DISH Network and DIRECTV in the Columbus market will receive PBS affiliate WOUB-TV. The change comes from a reclassification in the DMA (designated market area)… Read More
Flu Warnings Comes With Child’s Death
Ohio's health department is confirming the first flu-related pediatric death of the flu season. The department says a 15-year-old girl from Ironton in southern Ohio died on Nov. 29 after… Read More
Local Sheriff Part Of Police Training Group
A local sheriff has been chosen to be part of a state group that will review police training in Ohio. Meigs County Sheriff Keith Wood was notified by Attorney… Read More
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Chris Pyle: My Top Albums of 2014
By: Chris Pyle
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This is the sixth in a series of year-end blog posts by WOUB staff, volunteers and contributors. Check out all of this year’s lists at this link. This has been… Read More
The Ridges Cemetery Project Featured By Aljazeera America
The Ridges Cemetery project has been featured on a series by Aljazeera America. The project places markers on headstones of former patients, more than 1900, who were buried listed only… Read More
AHS Student Now Located By Authorities
UPDATE: 11:30 Devin Smith has now been located by the Athens County Sheriff's Department. Athens High School 12th grade student Devin Smith is missing. Right now, there is little information… Read More
Athens County Couple Featured By Humans Of New York
New York City photographer Brandon Stanton spends his days looking for interesting subjects for his photoblog “Humans of New York.” This weekend, Athens couple Space and Smiles Welch appeared on… Read More
Public Records Training To Be Offered Online
Public officials and others can now take an online training course to learn about Ohio's open records and open meeting laws. Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine said Monday the three-hour,… Read More
State Looking At Reducing Pot Driving Penalty
Ohio lawmakers are taking early steps toward lifting Ohio's driving penalties for marijuana possession. A resolution scheduled for a possible committee vote Tuesday declares the Legislature's opposition to a 1990… Read More
Athens Laurels Partners With Ohio Arts Council For “Artful Aging Ohio”
There is a direct link between the development of the creative mind and the quality of one’s life. Students who receive training in the arts have been shown to excel… Read More
Strong Free Throw Shooting Leads to Alexander Win Over Vinton County
The Alexander Lady Vikings shot 16-of-16 from the foul line in the final quarter to help give them a 57-43 win over Vinton County on Monday. Sloppy basketball was the… Read More