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Throwers Do Heavy Lifting For Ohio
By: Joe Cooke
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With the outdoor season underway, the Ohio Bobcats will need a spark to compete with their opponents, and the weight-throwing women have given Ohio that spark this year. Janiece Rose… Read More

Canine Officer Dies In Fire
By: Athens Messenger staff reports
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Update 4:26 p.m. – Athens County Sheriff Rodney Smith said a memorial service will be planned for canine officer Ryder, but no details are available. A beloved member of the Athens… Read More

Kasich Hopeful Lawmakers will OK Medicaid Expansion Funding
By: Associated Press
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Gov. John Kasich says he’s hopeful state lawmakers will approve money that supports his expansion of Medicaid. The governor’s $72.3 billion, two-year spending blueprint sets aside funds to cover the… Read More

Third Case Filed By Fired, Rehired, Then Fired Sheriff’s Deputy
By: Sarah Hawley | Athens Messenger staff reporter
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Another appeal has been filed with the State Personnel Board of Review concerning the second termination of a former Athens County sheriff’s office deputy. A case filed in late March… Read More

Nelsonville Gets FEMA Grant for House Demolition
By: Steve Robb - Athens Messenger staff reporter
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NELSONVILLE — The city of Nelsonville has been awarded a $186,801 grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to acquire and demolish homes in flood hazard areas. Up to nine… Read More