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“Women on the Line” Draws Students, Local Poets Together in Support of My Sister’s Place
Regional poets from Ohio and West Virginia have collaborated with graphic design students from Ohio University to produce “Women on the Line,” an event to raise awareness for My Sister’s… Read More
WorkForce West Virginia Issues Monthly Jobless Rates
By: Associated Press
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Unemployment increased in all 55 West Virginia counties in February. WorkForce West Virginia says the unemployment rate statewide increased from 7.0 percent to 7.6 percent. The rates have not been… Read More
Nelsonville Selects Trash Hauler
By: Sara Brumfield | Athens Messenger
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On Monday Nelsonville City Council voted to contract with Southern Ohio Disposal for commercial and residential trash and recycling collection for two years. Southern Ohio Disposal was one of three… Read More
Local Businesses Vie For Prize in Start It Up Nelsonville
By: Steve Robb - Athens Messenger staff reporter
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Five Nelsonville businesses have entered a competition for a $10,000 prize that will help them develop and grow. The prize is being offer by Start it Up Nelsonville, a competition… Read More
Ohio ‘Heartbeat’ Abortion Bill Goes To House For 3rd Time
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Ohio state representatives are getting their third chance in as many sessions to approve a bill effectively banning abortions after the first detectable heartbeat. Allegiances appear to have changed little… Read More
Transportation Bill, Minus 75-mph Speed Limit, Set For Vote
By: Associated Press
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State senators plan to give final approval to Ohio’s transportation budget after a committee dropped a proposal that would have raised the speed limit to 75 mph on certain rural… Read More
Kentucky Lawmakers Pass Ignition Interlock Bill
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Kentucky lawmakers have given final passage to a bill aimed at curtailing drunken driving through use of ignition interlock devices that test the sobriety of drivers. A final version cleared… Read More
Algae Bill Revised to Allow Some Farmers A Limited Exemption
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Changes to a bill designed to reduce the toxic algae in Lake Erie would give some farmers a way to avoid penalties for a year or two if they violate… Read More
Former Meigs Co. Sheriff’s Secretary Enters Plea
By: Sarah Hawley | Athens Messenger staff reporter
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The former Meigs County Sheriff’s Office’s secretary accused of taking money from the office entered an Alford plea to a lesser charge on Monday. Mary Kimes, 46, of Middleport, entered… Read More
RecycleMania Scheduled This Weekend
By: Athens Messenger staff reports
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Community members in Athens and the surrounding area will have the opportunity to bring recyclable items and donations to the RecycleMania Community Recycling Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m…. Read More
Study: One-Third Of West Virginia Children Under Age 6 Live In Poor Households
By: Associated Press
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A report says one-third of West Virginia schoolchildren under age 6 live in poor households and are at risk of falling significantly behind their classmates’ achievements. The West Virginia KIDS… Read More
The Plains Man Arrested On Drug Charges On South Green
By: Susan Tebben
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A man from The Plains was arrested after he was allegedly caught speeding and a canine unit detected suspected drugs in the vehicle. Christian A. Thomas, 33, of 1st Street,… Read More
Two Deals To Buy Abrio’s Fall Through
By: Steve Robb - Athens Messenger staff reporter
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After the failure of two potential sales of the former Abrio’s restaurant in Athens — including one to open an IHOP restaurant — permission is being sought to sell the… Read More
Student Senate President Found Guilty But Avoids Jail Time in Court Case
By: Susan Tebben
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The president of the Ohio University Student Senate and two other student senate representatives won’t serve jail time after being found guilty of persistent disorderly conduct in Athens County Municipal… Read More
New Lexington Man Indicted On Charges Related To Stabbing
By: Sarah Hawley | Athens Messenger staff reporter
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A New Lexington man accused of stabbing his ex-wife in Glouster has been indicted on nine felony charges by an Athens County grand jury. Frederick J. Craig Jr., 52, of… Read More
Ohio Medicaid Drops 4,200 Providers In Error After Glitch
By: Associated Press
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The Ohio Department of Medicaid says it erroneously sent about 4,200 letters to doctors and health workers last week notifying them they had been dropped from the Medicaid program. Ohio… Read More
Ohio AAA Auto Clubs Oppose Proposed Speed Limit Boost
By: Associated Press
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Auto club AAA says it’s against a proposal to boost the speed limit to 75 mph on the Ohio Turnpike and rural interstate highways. The organization said in a statement… Read More
Proposals Would Extend Rape Cases’ Statute Of Limitations
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Lawmakers are scheduled to vote this week on proposals to extend the 20-year statute of limitations for rape and sexual battery. Related bills in the House and Senate would provide… Read More
Ohio Committee Slated To Vote On ‘Heartbeat’ Abortion Bill
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An Ohio legislative panel has scheduled a possible vote on a proposal to effectively ban abortions after the first fetal heartbeat is detected, which can come as early as six… Read More