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Wide Range of Events Planned for OU-Hosted Space Program
NASA astronaut and astronomer Jeff Hoffman will visit Ohio University on June 11 for a lecture about his experience as a space telescope “repair man” for the Hubble Space Telescope…. Read More
Athena Cinema Celebrates 100th Birthday
By: Sara Brumfield | Athens Messenger
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Twelve years before movies were produced with sound, the Majestic Theatre on Court Street opened its doors to give Athenians access to some of the very first motion pictures. One… Read More
Restaurant Planned for Columbus Road in Athens
By: Steve Robb - Athens Messenger staff reporter
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The owners of the Burrito Buggy are in the process of opening a restaurant on Columbus Road in Athens. Located at the site of the former Columbus Road Diner, the… Read More
Southern Ohio Copperheads Having Homecoming Celebration
Join the Southern Ohio Copperheads players, coaches, staff and Homer at Bob Wren Stadium on Friday, June 3rd at 5:30 for a Homecoming Welcome and Celebration! Admission is free and… Read More
Multi-county “Democracy Day Conference” Schedule for Shade, Ohio
By: Tom Hodson
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A “Democracy Day Conference” will take place in Shade, Ohio on Saturday, June 13 to discuss issues facing people living in Athens and Meigs counties. There also will be discussion… Read More
Athens County Prosecutor Holds Community Conversation in Trimble
The Athens County Prosecutor’s Office held a public meeting in Glouster on Wednesday to begin a discussion on public issues relating to crime and drugs and their effect on the… Read More
CBS Sports Network and MAC agree to multi-year TV deal
CBS Sports Network and the Mid-American Conference have reached a multi-year deal to air college football and basketball games. The deal with the MAC begins this upcoming season and will… Read More
Ohio Suspends Four Charter Schools
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – The Ohio Department of Education is suspending four northeast Ohio charter schools that the agency says haven’t met student performance requirements. The agency’s office of school… Read More
Country’s Biggest Stars Coming to Ohio Stadium
By: Joe Vargo | Experience Columbus
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To complement Columbus’ dynamic local music scene, the city hosts a variety of large-scale music festivals throughout the year. This summer, Buckeye Country Superfest will take over the mammoth Ohio… Read More
Appalachia Gripped by Hepatitis C Epidemic
By: Associated Press
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HAZARD, Ky. (AP) – Public health officials warn that rural Appalachia might be just a few dirty needles away from an HIV catastrophe, as the region is gripped by an… Read More
City of Athens Seeking Dismissal of Sewer Line Lawsuit
By: Steve Robb - Athens Messenger staff reporter
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Having prevailed in part of a lawsuit against it, the city of Athens is asking a judge to dismiss the remainder of the case. The Messenger previously reported that assigned… Read More
Athens Man Sentenced For Grand Theft, Drug Possession and Other Charges
By: Sarah Hawley | Athens Messenger staff reporter
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An Athens man has been sentenced to nearly five years in prison after pleading guilty to multiple felony offenses. Jason Barnhart, 32, of Athens, pleaded guilty to charges from five… Read More
VIDEO: Brandi Carlile at Nelsonville Music Festival
Americana singer-songwriter Brandi Carlile thrilled the Sunday audience at this year’s Nelsonville Music Festival with a mix of old favorites and songs from her new album, The Firewatcher’s Daughter. Here’s… Read More