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Proposed Marijuana Legalization Plan Changed to Allow Home Grown Pot
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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One of the groups backing a plan to legalize marijuana in Ohio is making a big change to its proposal. ResponsibleOhio, the group that wants to establish ten growing sites… Read More

Sexual Assault Reported to Athens Co. Sheriff’s Office
By: Susan Tebben | The Athens Messenger
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A female alleged that she had been sexually assault after a date two weeks ago, according to the Athens County Sheriff’s Office. The office is seeking more information about the… Read More

Commissioners Postpone Discussion on Recouping Former Sheriff’s Pay
By: Steve Robb - Athens Messenger staff reporter
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The Athens County Commissioners want clarification of a state law before deciding whether to pursue the salary paid to former sheriff Patrick Kelly while he was under suspension awaiting trial…. Read More

City Council to Introduce Ordinance to Make Union St. a “Historical District”
City Council Member Chris Fahl is expected to introduce an ordinance that would classify Union Street as a local “historic district.” The ordinance would help preserve the buildings on Union… Read More

West Virginia Chemical Spill Company Bankruptcy at Crossroads
By: Associated Press
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A federal bankruptcy judge is calling for parties to meet to discuss how to conclude the case of Freedom Industries, whose January 2014 chemical spill caused a tap-water ban for… Read More

Student Protesters Recharged with Misdemeanor
By: Sara Brumfield | Athens Messenger
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Four Ohio University students who were arrested for disrupting an OU Student Senate meeting will be re-charged with a fourth degree misdemeanor after they refused to plead guilty to lesser… Read More

Everybody Dance Now: OU Theater Presents “Marathon ’33” (PHOTOS)
By: Marlena Scott
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Ohio University’s Theater Division is about to present its third show of the season: Marathon ’33, a unique and rarely performed piece by June Havoc, directed by Ohio University graduate… Read More