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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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