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D.J. Cooper Drawing New Interest from NBA
By: Michael Drapcho
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It appears as though D.J. Cooper may be making a move back to the States in the coming months. According to Eurobasket.com, the former Ohio guard will receive a contract… Read More

Meigs County Deputy Resigns Amid Gun Theft Allegations
By: Sarah Hawley | Athens Messenger staff reporter
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A Meigs County Sheriff’s Office deputy indicted last month in Athens County for allegedly stealing a firearm has resigned from his position. Brody Davis, 26, of Pomeroy, submitted his resignation… Read More

Brown Announces $3.5 Million in Funding to Local Energy Company
By: Associated Press, Atish Baidya
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Athens-based SunPower Inc. will be getting $3.5 million in federal funding for a generator development project. U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) announced the funding today. “The generators built at SunPower… Read More

As Highway Fund Dwindles, House Talks Increasing Gas Tax
Highways are run-down and broken. They’re causing damage to vehicles. More than 60,000 bridges are labeled structurally deficient. And America’s infrastructure money is quickly running out. Members of Congress are faced… Read More

Ohio Senate Set to Vote on $71B Ohio Budget with Abortion Limits
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – For the second consecutive session, Ohio lawmakers are making seemingly little changes to the state budget with large consequences for abortion providers. Two last-minute amendments to… Read More

Agency Approves Tax Credits for Former Nelsonville Schools Remodel
By: Steve Robb - Athens Messenger staff reporter
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NELSONVILLE — A project to redevelop the former Nelsonville High School and Junior High into apartments will move forward now that the Ohio Housing Finance Agency has approved tax credits… Read More

2015 Gladden House Sessions: Ben Sollee
WOUB Digital, in partnership with the Ohio University School of Media Arts & Studies and the Nelsonville Music Festival, is proud to present The Gladden House Sessions. In this episode,… Read More