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Mayor Talks Pool, East State Interchange During Year-In-Review
By: Susan Tebben
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In a town hall meeting Tuesday night, Athens Mayor Steve Patterson reflected on his first year in office, and brought to the community ideas for the new year. “We’re talking… Read More

Photos: Ohio University Men’s Basketball vs. Toledo Rockets
Ohio University Bobcats faced off against the Toledo Rockets on Tuesday evening at their home Convocation Center in Athens, Ohio. Unfortunately, after a well-matched game, the Bobcats took a loss… Read More

Athens Man Charged With Arson For Alleged Market On State Break-In
By: WOUB Staff reports
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An Athens man is in custody on charges of aggravated arson after a suspicious fire Tuesday morning at The Market on State. Christopher Oiler, 22, is being held at the… Read More

‘For the Love of Athens County’ Opening Reception Feb. 2
The opening reception for the ARTS/West smart device exhibit, For the Love of Athens County, is planned for Feb. 2, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The exhibition will hang in the… Read More

State Auditor Announces 2018 Run For Ohio Attorney General
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Ohio’s state auditor has announced that he’s running for attorney general next year. Auditor Dave Yost, a Republican, made the announcement Tuesday against a backdrop of… Read More

New Tool To Help Ohio Cities, Counties Assess Fiscal Stress
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – A tool designed to help Ohio’s 247 cities and 88 counties better assess their financial health and make sound budget decisions is ready to go live…. Read More

Lockdown Lifted At West Virginia Prison After Killing
By: Associated Press
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – West Virginia corrections officials say the lockdown has been lifted at the Mount Olive Correctional Complex where a 66-year-old inmate died after an apparent assault Sunday… Read More

Justice Names 3 Educators To State School Board
By: Associated Press
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – Gov. Jim Justice has announced three appointments to openings on the state Board of Education, who will be sworn in at the next meeting in February…. Read More