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OUPD Officer Allegedly Assaulted
By: Susan Tebben | The Athens Messenger
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An Ohio University Police Department officer was injured while attempting to arrest an allegedly disorderly Athens man. Camden R. Pierce, 20, of 12 N. McKinley Ave., was being arrested Monday for alleged disorderly conduct when he allegedly assaulted Officer John Stabler. The incident allegedly occurred at Pickering Hall on the OU campus, according to a… Read More
Sheriff’s Citizens Academy Starting Again
PRESS RELEASE – The Athens County Sheriff’s Office will be holding its next Citizens Academy starting April 9, 2015. Applications for the Citizens Academy are available at the Athens County Sheriff’s Office located at Washington Street, Athens or you can contact our office and we will forward you an application upon your request. The deadline… Read More
Records Culled From Landfill In Kelly Case Causing Concerns For County
By: Steve Robb - Athens Messenger staff reporter
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Athens County officials are trying to figure out what to do with some smelly — and possibly contaminated — records that were recovered from a landfill during the investigation of former sheriff Patrick Kelly. In 2013, records disposed of in the Athens-Hocking Reclamation Landfill by then-sheriff Patrick Kelly were dug up as part of the… Read More
County Will Try To Recover Compensation Given To Kelly
By: Steve Robb - Athens Messenger staff reporter
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The Athens County Commissioners voted unanimously Thursday to file a civil action against former sheriff Patrick Kelly to try to recover compensation Kelly received while under suspension awaiting trial. Kelly was found guilty Feb. 12 in Athens County Common Pleas Court of 18 felony charges and is scheduled to be sentenced March 20. The Ohio… Read More
FCC Adopts Net Neutrality
By: Associated Press
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The Federal Communications Commission has agreed to impose strict new regulations on Internet service providers like Comcast, Verizon and AT&T. The regulatory agency voted 3-2 Thursday in favor of rules aimed at enforcing what’s called “net neutrality.” That’s the idea that service providers shouldn’t intentionally block or slow web traffic, creating paid fast lanes on… Read More
32 Apply To Be Next Hocking College President
By: Sarah Hawley | Athens Messenger staff reporter
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There are 32 applicants under consideration to become the next president of Hocking College. Chairman of the Hocking College Board of Trustees Andy Stone stated via email on Wednesday morning that as of Feb. 25 there are 32 applicants that met the minimum qualifications for the position. There were initially 33 qualified candidates but one… Read More
Man Dies In Thursday Morning Crash In York Twp.
By: Susan Tebben | The Athens Messenger
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A 70-year-old male is dead after a one-vehicle crash on Thursday morning in York Twp. The man was the only occupant of a black SUV that collided with a tree on Elm Rock Road in Nelsonville, across from the York Twp. Volunteer Fire Department. There were no witnesses to the crash, but residents of the… Read More
Gas And Oil Drilling Still Rising In Ohio
By: Associated Press
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The state of Ohio says oil and gas production rose again in the fourth quarter of last year. Statistics released by the state Wednesday show production of oil and natural gas from shale drilling continued its steady increase in the last three months of 2014. The figures show more than 3.5 million barrels of oil… Read More
Ohio Utility Regulators Reject AEP Plan For Coal Plants
By: Associated Press
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Ohio utility regulators have rejected an American Electric Power proposal to guarantee profitability from two of its aging coal plants. The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio ruled Wednesday that the plan was legal but it would not benefit customers. Commissioners declined to authorize a plan to cover the costs of generating electricity from the company’s… Read More
Ohio House Passes Legal Protection For Skilled Volunteers
By: Associated Press
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The Ohio House has passed a bill that gives legal protection to certain volunteers who provide service and expertise during emergencies. The measure gives architects, engineers, surveyors and tradespersons immunity from civil liability for errors or omissions that may occur while performing services during times of declared emergency. Ohio law doesn’t currently provide protection against… Read More
Ohio National Guard To Help Form New Cyber Protection Team
By: Associated Press
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A cyber protection team of soldiers from Army National Guard units in Ohio, Indiana and Michigan will be among the first of three such teams beginning work this fall to support the military’s cyber defense efforts. Ohio’s interim adjutant general said Wednesday that the team will consist of 39 soldiers. Maj. Gen. Mark Bartman says… Read More
After Veto Last Year, West Virginia Lawmakers Clear Abortion Ban
By: Associated Press
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Lawmakers are sending Democratic Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin a bill banning abortion after 20 weeks conception, similar to one he vetoed last year. The Senate passed the proposal 29-5 Wednesday. The House passed it earlier this month. The bill provides some exemptions for women in medical emergencies. Rape and incest aren’t exempted. Proponents have cited… Read More
Missing Snow Day Plans May Cause More Make-up Days
By: Allison Gens
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Missing calamity day plans may cause more make-up days at the end of the year for students in Athens City Schools. In an email sent to parents, Athens City School District Interim Superintendent Tom Gibbs said, the Ohio Department of Education notified the Athens City School District last week that they had not submitted a… Read More
Rates For City Parking Garage Slated To Increase In May
By: Sara Brumfield | Athens Messenger
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In order to raise revenue to make repairs to the Athens Municipal Parking Garage, Council has proposed increased parking fees for the garage beginning in May. Legislation was introduced during Monday’s Athens City Council meeting to increase the parking fees at metered spaces as well as monthly parking spaces beginning May 1. The proposal would… Read More
Preparations Underway For Athens Beautification Day
By: Sara Brumfield | Athens Messenger
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The Ohio University and Athens community are gearing up for the annual Athens Beautification Day, which will be held on April 19. The annual event provides an opportunity for OU students and employees, as well as city residents and officials, to work side-by-side while doing beautification projects around the city and beyond. Athens Beautification Day… Read More
Students Of Great Recession: Transfers Rising, Completions Declining
By: Jordan Gass-Pooré | Scripps Howard Foundation Wire
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There’s been a push in the last decade to accurately calculate college graduation rates as a way to address the education gaps between low-income students and their more affluent peers President Barack Obama upped the ante in 2009 when he promised in his first speech to a joint session of Congress to provide the resources… Read More
OUPD Officer Allegedly Assaulted
An Ohio University Police Department officer was injured while attempting to arrest an allegedly disorderly Athens man. Camden R. Pierce, 20, of 12 N. McKinley Ave., was being arrested Monday for alleged disorderly conduct when he allegedly assaulted Officer John Stabler. The incident allegedly occurred at Pickering Hall on the OU campus, according to a… Read More
OU Employee Dies In Accident
By: Atish Baidya
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An Ohio University employee died Friday morning after being struck by a vehicle on State Route 681. According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol (OHSP), Shane Gilkey, 48, was out of his vehicle helping another motorist when he was struck and killed by a car traveling westbound. According to OSHP the accident happened just after… Read More