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Two More People Indicted in River Park Shooting Case
By: Atish Baidya
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Athens Police are looking for one of two people indicted in connection with the shooting death of a man at the River Park apartment complex. The Athens County Prosecutor’s Office says Megnesha Mnat, 21, and Mikia Geberezgiahier, 19, were indicted by a grand jury earlier this week. The prosecutor’s office says Geberezgiahier, who was picked… Read More
Ohio Soccer Heads Into 2016 Hoping for Bounce Back Year
By: Mary Ryznar
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August is finally here and summer is officially coming to an end. As students prepare for a new school year, some Bobcats are already back and have been working in preparation not only for the school year, but for their 2016 season. After finishing 2015 with a final record of 5-13, the ladies of Ohio… Read More
Norwegian Oil Company Sues A West Virginia County Over Taxes
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MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va. (AP) – A Norwegian oil company is suing Marshall County after it says it was denied a refund of almost $350,000 after overpaying for property taxes. The Intelligencer reports that Statoil has filed a lawsuit in circuit court against Marshall County Assessor Chris Kessler and West Virginia State Tax Commissioner Mark Matkovich. The… Read More
Damage Done to West Virginia Roads by Floods Reaches $55M
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – The amount of damage done to West Virginia’s roads by recent devastating floods has reached almost $55 million. The state Division of Highways announced a revised road damage estimate Friday. The total is about $8 million higher than an estimate made by state officials on July 7, and about $19 million… Read More
Make Vegan Coconut Banana Ice Cream
By Marc Matsumotom / PBS Food This decadent ice cream is as much about saving time as it is about saving the planet. Whether you’re vegan or not, I think everyone can get behind the idea of a rich, creamy ice cream that comes together in less than a minute. “What sorcery is this” you… Read More
County Officials Sue Over W. Va. Budget Cuts
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HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) – Five elected county officials in West Virginia are suing their county commission over budget cuts. The Huntington Herald-Dispatch reports that County Clerk Karen Cole, Prosecuting Attorney Sean “Corky” Hammers, Circuit Clerk Jeffrey Hood, Assessor Irv Johnson and Sheriff Tom McComas filed the lawsuit. The lawsuit addresses the $21.7 million county budget… Read More
Sales Tax Holiday Begins For Back-To-School Shopping
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Shoppers in Ohio are getting a three-day break from the state’s sales tax as students prepare to head back to school. The state’s sales-tax holiday begins Friday and ends Sunday. The measure is aimed at helping back-to-school shoppers cut the cost of clothing and school supplies. The tax-exempt period applies to… Read More
Ohio Man Admits Corpse Abuse
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GALLIPOLIS, Ohio (AP) – Authorities say an Ohio man now charged with corpse abuse confessed that he dismembered a companion’s body after she overdosed on narcotics, then buried the missing woman’s remains in West Virginia. The Gallipolis Daily Tribune reports 47-year-old Richard Hurt was charged Thursday with tampering with evidence and abuse of a corpse… Read More