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Board of Elections Holds An Emergency Meeting To Discuss Appeal
By: Mengchen Li
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The Athens County Board of Elections held an emergency meeting Thursday to discuss a judge’s decision on a ballot initiative they previously rejected. On Wednesday, Athens County Common Pleas Judge… Read More
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Sinfully Delicious Desserts
By: Kelly Martin
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There are times when a vanilla wafer or a graham cracker will satisfy that sweet craving. But, there are times when nothing but a calorie-packed, sinful dessert will do the… Read More
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Barrier Proposed For Deteriorated Dam
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Ohio officials say the proposed design for a barrier in front of the deteriorated Buckeye Lake dam could save money and accelerate the project. That’s optimistic… Read More
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Same-Sex Couple Who Were Denied a Divorce File Again
With same-sex marriages being held nationwide now, a woman in a same-sex marriage is trying again to file for divorce in Athens County. According to records from Athens County Court, Brenda… Read More
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Attorney General Announces Probe of Planned Parenthood
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Ohio’s top law enforcer says he’s investigating whether Planned Parenthood may have violated its nonprofit status and made money from the sale of organs from aborted… Read More
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2015 Gladden House Sessions: Tim Easton & Megan Palmer
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
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Colagiovanni Named Director of Athens Film Festival
The long-running Athens International Film + Video Festival has a new director. David Colagiovanni has been named Director of the Athens Center for Film and Video, a role that includes… Read More
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Bill Would Exempt Clerks from Issuing Gay Marriage Licenses
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) – Two Republican state representatives have filed a bill that would protect county clerks from criminal or civil liability for refusing to issue marriage licenses to same-sex… Read More
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’80s Athens Band to Reunite for OU Inn Show
On June 4, 1983, Athens power-pop band The Back Beat played its final performance to a sweaty, packed house at The Union. This Saturday—32 years later—the quartet will reform for… Read More
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Kasich Plans Announcement About Buckeye Lake
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Residents eager to learn how the state will replace a deteriorated dam at central Ohio’s Buckeye Lake are hoping Gov. John Kasich has good news ready… Read More
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Convicted Rapist Appeals to Ohio Supreme Court
By: Sarah Hawley | Athens Messenger staff reporter
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After the appeals court affirmed the 2011 rape conviction of a Gallipolis man, he is appealing that decision to the Ohio Supreme Court. In May 2015, the Fourth District Court… Read More
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Leader of Ohio Pill-Mill Trafficking Scheme Sentenced
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – A central Ohio man who prosecutors say ran a pill-mill trafficking ring between Ohio and Florida has been sentenced to more than 12 ½ years in… Read More
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OVST’s “Mary Poppins” Takes Flight July 16-Aug. 2
Ohio Valley Summer Theater (OVST) is continuing its 64-year tradition of providing family entertainment with Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins, opening tonight and continuing through Aug. 2 at Ohio… Read More