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Ohio Sheriff Asks Fairgoers to Keep Confederate Flag at Home
By: Associated Press
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SPRINGFIELD, Ohio (AP) – An Ohio sheriff has asked fairgoers to leave Confederate flags at home after the display of a flag led to a fight. No one was hurt… Read More

Sheriff’s Employees Get Diversity Training After Firings
By: Associated Press
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DAYTON, Ohio (AP) – All 450 employees of the Montgomery County Sheriff’s office in southwest Ohio were given diversity training after two employees were fired and another three were placed… Read More

Vinton County Woman Caught After Allegedly Escaping Arrest
By: Susan Tebben
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A woman who had been on the run since she allegedly escaped law enforcement custody in Vinton County is now behind bars. Beverly S. Duty, 34, of McGee Road in South… Read More

Athens Man Kills Self After Indictment On Child Porn Charges
By: Sarah Hawley | Athens Messenger staff reporter
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An Athens man who was indicted Monday with a 122-count indictment related to child pornography took his own life that same day. Jeffrey Shira, 60, of Old Route 33, died… Read More

Buckeye Lake Businesses’ Reported Losses Are Step Toward Aid
By: Associated Press
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BUCKEYE LAKE, Ohio (AP) – More than a dozen businesses near central Ohio’s Buckeye Lake say they’ve lost significant revenue with the water kept low as plans are made to… Read More

Nichols’ Steady Hand Guides Copperheads
By Luke O’Roark – Copperheads Staff Writer When Copperheads’ Head Coach Jonathan Nichols was told a story was being written about him, he was startled. “Oh, me?” He askedbefore cracking… Read More

Stuart’s to Host “Legendary” Fundraiser this Saturday
This Saturday, Stuart’s Opera House will host one of its most popular events–the annual Night with the Legends fundraiser, featuring area talent paying tribute to some of music’s biggest stars…. Read More