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Vinton Co. Man Changes Plea In Murder Case
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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A McArthur man accused in the 2012 killing of a woman changed his plea to a murder charge in Vinton County Common Pleas Court on Friday. Richard Puckett, 47, pleaded… Read More

Philo Zoned in on Pack Mentality
By: Marisa Salopek
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Across the chest of Philo’s newest practice jerseys reads: “Maximum Effort”. After graduating 13 seniors and fielding a small senior class this year, Philo’s younger players will have to exhibit… Read More


Feds Declare Economic Injury Disaster for Buckeye Lake Area
By: Associated Press
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BUCKEYE LAKE, Ohio (AP) – Federal officials have declared an economic injury disaster designation for three counties near central Ohio’s Buckeye Lake. The U.S. Small Business Administration made the declaration… Read More

National Group Requested To Help Charter Initiative Group
By: Susan Tebben
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A local environmental group has enlisted a national organization to fight the Ohio Secretary of State’s decision on a charter initiative. The originators of an initiative that, if approved by… Read More

Ohio’s Unemployment Rate Lowest Since 2001
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – The state says Ohio’s unemployment rate has fallen to its lowest level since 2001, dropping to an even 5 percent in July. The Department of Job… Read More

Southeast Ohio Ceramics Featured in New Art Trail
A collective of Southeast Ohio arts organizations have collaborated to form the Southeast Ohio Contemporary Ceramic Trail Celebration, opening this September. The trail, a regional celebration of Southeast Ohio’s ceramic… Read More