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What The Jobs Report Doesn’t Tell You: Poverty In Southeast Ohio
As the nation emerges from the recession, people look to several measures to determine just how far we have come back and how far we have to go. Economic recovery… Read More
Trimble School Teacher Dies
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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Update 12:23 p.m. The name of the individual found dead is 47-year-old Christopher D. Downs. The body was found at the Jacksonville Volunteer Fire Department and pronounced deceased at the scene…. Read More
Power Outage Affecting East State Street
By: Susan Tebben
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Update 1:01 p.m. AEP crews have restored power to East State Street. According to the Athens Bureau of Motor Vehicles their power was restored around 12 p.m. The AEP Ohio outage… Read More
Judge In Toledo Blocks New Ohio Law On Traffic Camera Use
By: Associated Press
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A northwest Ohio judge has blocked in Toledo a new state law sharply restricting use of traffic camera enforcement around the state. The Blade newspaper of Toledo reports that Lucas… Read More
Funds Sought To Keep Charleston-Huntington Buses Running
By: Associated Press
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Transit officials are looking for funding to keep buses running between Charleston and Huntington. The Intelligent Transit bus service’s funding will expire on June 30. Kanawha Valley Regional Transportation Authority… Read More
State Puts Hold On Drone Security Testing At SW Ohio Prisons
By: Associated Press
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Ohio’s prisons agency says it has put a hold on its testing of drones as a security measure to keep watch over two corrections facilities. The Department of Rehabilitation and… Read More
Maryland Man Pleads Guilty to Athens Fraud of $800,000
By: Steve Robb - Athens Messenger staff reporter
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A Maryland man pleaded guilty in federal court Friday to stealing more than $1.1 million though a scheme in which the conspirators pretended to be romantically interested in the victims…. Read More
With takeover, West Virginia GOP Saw Fizzle-outs And Compromises
By: Associated Press
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In their first shot at leading the Legislature since the 1930s, Republicans considered ideas that Democrats hadn’t given much play. They suggested allowing charter schools, repealing Common Core educational standards,… Read More
Former Ohio House Page Faces Forgery, Identity Theft Charges
By: Associated Press
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A former Ohio House page faces felony charges related to a letter prosecutors say he forged in last year’s primary. The Northeast Ohio Media Group reports that a one-time aide… Read More
Freedom Industries Due In Court On Pollution Charge
By: Associated Press
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Freedom Industries is set to answer to a pollution charge stemming from last year’s chemical spill into a river in Charleston. Federal prosecutors say the company is expected to plead… Read More
Ohio Drivers Can Show Proof Of Insurance Electronically
By: Associated Press
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Ohioans are now able to show proof of insurance to police officers and state agencies with their electronic devices. A state law that goes into effect Monday allows drivers in… Read More
Changes Proposed To Ohio’s 2015-2016 Hunting Season Dates
By: Associated Press
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Ohio officials are proposing to provide additional time between gun and muzzleloader hunting seasons this coming winter. The proposed dates were presented to the Ohio Wildlife Council at a recent… Read More
Proposed 75 mph Speed Limit Would Move Ohio To The Fast Lane
By: Associated Press
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Ohio’s potential move to a 75 mph speed limit would put it in the fast lane among states in the eastern U.S. Lawmakers in Ohio’s legislature are debating whether to… Read More
10-number Dialing Starts For Calls In Ohio’s 740 Area Code
By: Associated Press
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Callers in central and southeast Ohio’s 740 area code are beginning to need 10 numbers to make local calls as preparations are made for the addition of a new 220… Read More
New Ohio Gun Rules Allowing Noise Suppressors Take Effect
By: Associated Press
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A new state law that relaxes some requirements for concealed carry permits and allows hunters to use noise suppressors under certain conditions is set to take effect in Ohio. The… Read More
Former Sheriff’s Secretary Re-trial Set For Monday
By: Sarah Hawley | Athens Messenger staff reporter
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The former Meigs County Sheriff’s secretary accused of taking funds while serving in that position is scheduled for a second jury trial beginning on Monday. Mary Kimes, 46, of Middleport… Read More
Quote To Test Landfill Records Presented To Commissioners
By: Steve Robb - Athens Messenger staff reporter
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A consultant quoted a price of $5,145 to do testing to find out if records dug up from a landfill as part of the Patrick Kelly investigation pose a safety… Read More
Second Jury Trial for Meigs Co. Sheriff’s Secretary To Begin Monday
By: Sarah Hawley | Athens Messenger staff reporter
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The former Meigs County Sheriff’s secretary accused of taking funds while serving in that position is scheduled for a second jury trial beginning on Monday. Mary Kimes, 46, of Middleport… Read More
Nelsonville Plans History Tours
By: Steve Robb - Athens Messenger staff reporter
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People who want to learn more about Nelsonville’s past can take part in history tours that will be held this coming Friday and April 24. Students in the Natural and… Read More
Alexander Schools Looks Forward To New Athletic Complex
By: Sarah Guinn | Athens Messenger
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The Alexander Local School District, in a joint venture with Holzer Health System, has designed an all-encompassing Alexander Community Wellness Center meant to benefit students and community members. The 22,000… Read More
Jackson Man Begins Trial on Kidnapping, Rape Charges
By: Felicia Tackett | Jackson County Times-Journal
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After almost two years, Zachary R. Dunn’s trial has begun. The prosecution kicked off its case against Dunn Thursday afternoon with opening statements that outlined the alleged chain of events… Read More
Logan Man Endures Juvenile Diabetes For 45 Years
By: Debra Tobin | Logan Daily News
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LOGAN – During the 1950s and 60s, children diagnosed with juvenile diabetes were often made fun of or were treated as though they had leprosy or some other type of… Read More
We Are Ohio Visits OU Campus
The political action group We Are Ohio stated its case for why right-to-work is wrong at Ohio University’s Baker Center on Thursday night. The Columbus-based coalition led the successful opposition… Read More
Officials, Public React to Kelly Sentence
By: Sara Brumfield | Athens Messenger
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With former Athens County Sheriff Patrick Kelly being sentenced to seven years in prison on Friday, many say they are glad the case is over, but note that no one… Read More
Local, National Artists Featured “In And Around The Barn”
The Dairy Barn Arts Center has announced the opening of In and Around the Barn, featuring a range of participatory artworks and performances for old and young, on Friday, March… Read More