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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… 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… 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…. 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… Read More