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Morgan Shifts to Division III
By: Nathan Wiseman
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A slight increase in male population has moved Morgan High School in a new division. Earlier this month, the Ohio High School Athletic Association announced new football divisions, playoff regions, and schedules for the 714 schools that will compete this fall. Morgan’s updated enrollment of 275 male students puts it in company with 106 other Ohio… Read More
Video: Athens’ Beekeepers Discuss Bee Health
By: Majd Mariam
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Michael McAvoy is a beekeeper from Athens, Ohio. He has been beekeeping since he was 6-years-old. But recently, McAvoy’s hobby is being affected by the decrease of bees colonies in Ohio. According to McAvoy, the bee population in Ohio is dropping due to parasites like the Varroa mite, cold weather, and different diseases imported from… Read More
Senate Committee Approves Rape Case Prosecution Extension
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – An Ohio Senate committee has approved a bill that would extend the time period for prosecuting rape and sexual battery to 25 years after the crime. The bill passed by the Senate Criminal Justice Committee Wednesday also provides an additional five years for prosecution from the time a potential suspect is… Read More
Beloved OU Mural Gets a Facelift
By: Bryan Gibson
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A much-loved Ohio University landmark is receiving a little TLC this summer. Two OU printmaking students, Amanda Morris and Barry O’Keefe, have restored The Aethelred Eldridge Mural, located outside Seigfred Hall. “You always worry when somebody else besides the artist is touching up or putting new paint on an original artwork,” said School of Art… Read More
Payout to former W. Va. Police Chief Under Investigation
By: Associated Press
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HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) – A payout issued to a former Huntington police chief by Mayor Steve Williams is being investigated by the West Virginia State Police. State police First Lt. Michael Baylous tells The Herald-Dispatch that the Cabell County prosecutor’s office requested the investigation. He says he can’t provide any details. Williams declined to comment… Read More
Athens-Hocking Recycling Centers Inc. Chosen For Athens Refuse
By: Sara Brumfield | Athens Messenger
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The city of Athens has chosen to contract with Athens-Hocking Recycling Centers Inc. for refuse and curbside recycling collection. The city received two bids for the new three-year contract, which will take effect on July 1. The other bidder was Rumpke Waste & Recycling Services. Athens-Hocking Recycling Centers has the current contract, which will expire… Read More
Adyn’s Dream Fundraiser Set for June 27
By: Adam Rich
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In this episode of Conversations from Studio B, host Carolyn Lewis talks with Adyn and Brian Bucher about an upcoming fundraising event for Adyn’s Dream, a nonprofit organization that provides financial assistance to families who have members that are living with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). The event will take place rain or shine Saturday, June… Read More