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Bobcats Begin MAC Play with 6-4 Win
By: Eric Singer, Tyler Prich
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The Ohio Bobcats began the 2015 Mid-American Conference season with a 6-4 win on the road Friday against Central Michigan, continuing their upstart season. With the win, Ohio (12-6, 1-0 MAC) eclipses its win total from the entire 2014 season (11). Junior pitcher Connor Sitz tossed four solid innings on the mound for the ‘Cats,… Read More
Bill Aims To Boost Penalties For Repeat Violent Criminals
Ohio lawmakers are targeting violent crime with a new bill that would increase prison time for repeat offenders. The legislation would increase mandatory prison time associated with a third offense for those convicted of at least two violent crimes. Offenders could get two to 11 years more prison time for those additional offenses. The bill… Read More
Former Sheriff Pat Kelly Sentenced to 7 Years In Prison
By: Susan Tebben
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The former Athens County Sheriff who was found guilty on 18 felony counts including corruption and theft in office charges will now spend seven years in prison on the charges. Kelly, who entered without handcuffs and wearing one of the suits he’d worn during his trial, smiled at family members and made conversation while he… Read More
Meeting Set For Appointment Of Sheriff
By: Athens Messenger staff reports
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Athens County Democrats are scheduled to meet this coming Wednesday to appoint a replacement for former sheriff Patrick Kelly, according to County Democratic Chairman Alan Trout. Rodney Smith has been serving as acting sheriff and is expected to be appointed when the Athens County Democratic Central Committee meets at 6 p.m. at the municipal courtroom… Read More
Road Crew Finds Remnants Of Meth Lab
By: Athens Messenger staff reports
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A York Twp. road crew found what turned out to be a “one pot” meth lab that apparently was discarded along a roadway. According to a news release from the Athens County Sheriff’s Office, the road repair crew noticed a suspicious bottle Thursday along Ten Spot Road, Nelsonville. The bottle might have been thrown from… Read More
Hino Motors To Expand West Virginia Truck Assembly Plant
By: Associated Press
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Hino Motors Manufacturing U.S.A. Inc. says it plans to expand its Wood County commercial truck assembly plant and eventually add 50 full-time positions. The company announced Thursday the investment of up to $8 million at the Williamstown facility. Media outlets report Hino Motors will add 30,000-square-feet to its 200,000-square-foot assembly plant and build a training… Read More
FBI Seeks Help Finding ‘Buckeye Bandit’ Serial Bank Robber
By: Associated Press
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The FBI and local police are asking for help identifying a suspect in up to 20 bank robberies in central Ohio who they’ve dubbed the “Buckeye Bandit.” Authorities planned a Friday morning briefing on the history of the case and developments in the robberies that happened between 2013 and this year. Investigators say the individual… Read More
Cleanup Plan For West Virginia Chemical Spill Site To Be Outlined
By: Associated Press
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The public will learn next week about plans to clean up a chemical storage site on the Elk River that was the source of a public water crisis in West Virginia. The Tuesday meeting in Charleston will include consultants from Freedom Industries and officials from the state Department of Environmental Protection. They’ll explain plans under… Read More
New Law Will Open Access To Adoptees’ Birth Certificates
By: Associated Press
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Thousands of Ohio adoptees are about to take advantage of a law giving them access to their adoption files and birth certificates. Beginning Friday, individuals who were adopted between January 1, 1964, and September 18, 1996, can request the information from the Ohio Department of Health. The law affects records for about 400,000 people, information… Read More
14 Medical, Dental students Committing To West Virginia Rewarded
By: Associated Press
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Awards ranging from $10,000 to $20,000 are going to medical and dental students who are committing to practice for at least two years in high-need locations in West Virginia. The health sciences service program awards have been announced by the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission. They have been granted to 14 students in master… Read More
From Athens to Austin: SXSW 2015, Day Three
By: Josh Antonuccio
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This week, Ohio University School of Media Arts and Studies instructor Josh Antonuccio is leading a class of 24 OU students on a week-long trip to the South by Southwest festival in Austin, Texas. Follow Antonuccio’s adventures at www.woub.org/culture or via Twitter @woubarts. The Music portion of SXSW is now in full swing, with day… Read More