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Open House Held for New Athens Maintenance Facility
The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) celebrated the completion of the new maintenance facility in Athens County by hosting an open house today. The new building is a remodeled version… Read More

VIDEO: Cory Branan at 2015 Nelsonville Music Festival
Memphis singer-songwriter Cory Branan ushered in the 2015 Nelsonville Music Festival with a solo set on the Main Stage. We hope you enjoy this clip, produced by WOUB students AJ… Read More

VIDEO: Lucero at 2015 Nelsonville Music Festival
Memphis band Lucero kicked off the first night of the 2015 Nelsonville Music Festival with a rousing Main Stage set. Check out this clip of their performance, produced by WOUB… Read More

Soft Drinks Add Great Flavor to Recipes
By: Kelly Martin
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There are times when nothing tastes better on a hot summer day than a nice cold Coca-Cola or root beer. Although usually known as a beverage, soft drinks add a… Read More

State Undecided on Appeal of Burr Oak Mining Case
By: Associated Press
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The state of Ohio has not yet decided whether to appeal a federal court decision that says the state should not have allowed coal mining beneath Burr Oak State Park…. Read More

Ohio State Ex-Band Director Denied Access to Trustees Records
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – A federal judge has denied fired Ohio State marching band director Jonathan Waters broad access to trustees’ records that Waters had argued might help prove his… Read More

Ohio Police Officer Fired for ‘Racially Charged’ Facebook Posts
By: Associated Press
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REYNOLDSBURG, Ohio (AP) – A central Ohio police officer has been fired after a four-month investigation into Facebook posts that officials say were racially charged. Officials say Reynoldsburg Officer Katherine… Read More

Attorney: Man Who Assaulted Wife Not Competent To Stand Trial
By: Sarah Hawley | Athens Messenger staff reporter
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A Millfield man accused of assaulting his wife and demanding money from her at gunpoint has entered a plea of not guilty by reason of insanity. The attorney for Charles… Read More

Logan Natives Caught In Texas Floods
By: Janey Saving | Logan Daily News Reporter
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AUSTIN – Memorial Day was certainly a memorable day for Bryce Bumgardner, a 2007 Logan High School graduate. The young man witnessed the severe flooding in Austin, Texas, that swept… Read More