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Police Investigating Several Incidents of Vandalism to Vehicles
The Athens Police Department is hoping people will come forward to help them figure out who vandalized a number of cars in Athens over the weekend. Captain Ralph Harvey says someone is shooting at cars with a BB gun. ” Unfortunately, most of these situations .. our best information comes from individuals. Even after… Read More
Lady Wildcats Remain on Top in Week 2 Rankings
By: Alex Harrison
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For the second week in a row, the Waterford Lady Wildcats (14-0, 11-0) rank No. 1 in Division IV for the AP Ohio High School Girls Basketball State Poll. Last week was the first time in Waterford’s history that it received such an honor, previously only climbing up to No. 6. This week Waterford received… Read More
City Council Debates Pool Ordinance
By: Susan Tebben
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The Athens City Council debated a new ordinance about the city pool at length on Tuesday, questioning the language and intention of the ordinance. The ordinance, which was only in its first reading of three, would authorize Athens City Auditor Kathy Hecht to borrow up to $500,000 for engineering services in the process of construction… Read More
The Return of Kelly Karlis
By: Tajah Smith
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When every athlete signs his or her letter of intent, there is a possibility of injury that comes along with it. Transitioning from high school to college athletics will take a toll on any given individual, considering the increase in the intensity and volume of practices. According to the Mayo Clinic, a stress fracture is… Read More
Ohio University Campus Conversation Takes on Race
Ohio University students, faculty, and Athens locals are beginning the new year with a conversation about race. The university sponsors “Campus Conversations,” designed to allow a confidential and open discussion about topics affecting college campuses. The first conversation on Tuesday responded to the movement of Black Lives Matter. “The more we can talk about difficult and more controversial… Read More
Delegate To Challenge W.Va. Secretary Of State In Dem. Primary
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – West Virginia Delegate Patsy Trecost is challenging Secretary of State Natalie Tennant in a Democratic primary. The Harrison County lawmaker announced his bid for secretary of state Tuesday. Trecost was elected to his first term as a delegate in 2014. He was previously the mayor and a city council member in… Read More
Ohio Patrol Official Accused Of Stalking Woman After Affair
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MARIETTA, Ohio (AP) – A State Highway Patrol post commander in southeast Ohio is charged with two felonies stemming from allegations that he had an affair with a subordinate’s wife last year and stalked her after she ended it, including using a patrol vehicle to stop her for speeding. Washington County’s sheriff says Lt. William… Read More
Residents Honor Ohio Police Officer Found Slain
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DANVILLE, Ohio (AP) – More than 100 people have attended a candlelight vigil honoring a police officer killed by a man who’s suspected of targeting the officer. Officer Thomas Cottrell’s body was found late Sunday behind the village municipal building in Danville, about 60 miles northeast of Columbus. Thirty-two-year-old Herschel Ray Jones is being held… Read More
Lawmakers Consider Childproofing for E-cigarette Liquids
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Liquids used in electronic cigarettes would have to be sold in child-resistant packaging under a bill getting a hearing in the Ohio House. E-cigarettes are battery-powered devices that provide users with aerosol puffs that typically contain nicotine and sometimes flavorings like fruit or chocolate. The House Health and Aging Committee scheduled… Read More
Hearing Slated In Chemical Spill Cases Ahead of Sentencings
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – A federal judge has scheduled a hearing leading up to several criminal sentencings surrounding a massive chemical spill. On Tuesday, U.S. District Judge Thomas Johnston in Charleston scheduled the Jan. 27 hearing in the Freedom Industries cases. Johnston wrote that the hearing will discuss the factual and legal basis for all… Read More
Athens Dominates New Lexington
By: Tony Heim
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The Athens Bulldogs have gotten out of the slump they started the season with. Athens defeated the out-of-conference New Lexington Panthers 67-42. A major key for the Bulldogs was their ball movement. Griffin Lutz led the Bulldogs with 15 points. Nick Lutz, no relation to Griffin, added 12 points of his own, including two threes. 10 players… Read More