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Coronavirus Threat Changes Census Approach in Athens
By: Aaron Brandenburg
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ATHENS, Ohio– As with all other cities and towns across the country, Athens is preparing for the 2020 census, but some aggressive plans to motivate student respondents have now changed…. Read More
Ohio Attorney General To Discuss Police Training
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine is exploring whether Ohio needs to change how it trains police in the use of force. DeWine wants the state's Peace Officer Training Commission… Read More
‘Heartbeat’ Abortion Bill Fails To Pass Ohio House
A bill that would impose some of the nation's most stringent abortion restrictions has failed in the Ohio House. Representatives voted 47-40 on the so-called "heartbeat bill," falling short… Read More
Bills Legalizing Fireworks Clears Ohio Senate
Consumer grade fireworks would be legal to use in Ohio under legislation moving through the state Legislature. Current state law prohibits setting off firecrackers, smoke bombs and other recreational… Read More
State School Board Votes On Specialized Teachers
An education policy change that some say would let school districts eliminate art, gym and other classes has cleared its first hurdle at the state school board, over some continuing… Read More
Ohio BMV Hoping To Start Accepting Credit Cards
By: Associated Press
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The Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles is hoping to accept credit and debit cards for the first time by the end of next year. The cards will be accepted… Read More
Gas And Oil Drilling Still Rising In Ohio
By: Associated Press
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Oil and gas production in Ohio continues to rise. Statistics released by the state on Friday show production of oil and natural gas from shale drilling continued its steady… Read More
Experts: 30,000 Ohio Children Abused, Neglected
By: Associated Press
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An Ohio Family Violence Prevention Project report says more than 30,000 children and 105,000 elderly people are abused or neglected each year and more than 82,000 women are physically assaulted… Read More
West Virginia Game Licenses To Go Electronic January 1
By: Associated Press
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West Virginia's new electronic licensing system for hunters, trappers and anglers will go into effect Jan. 1. The Division of Natural Resources says staff will prepare for converting paper… Read More
Rural Ohio Schools Reap Timber Money
By: Associated Press
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A state effort has raised nearly $1.8 million for 18 rural schools and communities with the sales of timber from forest management harvesting. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources… Read More
Ohio Governor Says Leaders Must Work To Unite
By: Associated Press
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Ohio's governor says unrest across the nation over police-involved killings underscores the need for political leaders to focus on being inclusive. Republican Gov. John Kasich said Sunday on ABC's… Read More
Hocking College Union Questions Management Decisions Of Board Of Trustees And Administration
By: Sarah Hawley | Athens Messenger staff reporter
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The Hocking College Education Association (HCEA) responded Thursday to management decisions being made by the current administration and Board of Trustees. A news release provided to the Messenger by HCEA… Read More
Ohio House Approves Revamp Of Map-making Process
By: Associated Press
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The Ohio House has passed a proposal that would overhaul the way Ohio draws legislative districts to require additional minority-party support for approval of the political boundaries. The state… Read More
Ohio Regulators: Power-plant Goals Unachievable
By: Associated Press
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Ohio regulators are telling the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency that new federal goals for reducing mercury and other hazardous air pollutants from power plants are unachievable, costly and scientifically flawed…. Read More
Suspect In Four West Virginia Killings Found Dead
By: Associated Press
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Police say a West Virginia man suspected in four killings in separate shootings has been found dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. State police spokesman Lt. Dennis Johnson says… Read More
Ohio Hunters Prepare For Start Of Deer-gun Season
By: Associated Press
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State officials say more than 400,000 hunters expect to take to the field during the upcoming deer-gun season in Ohio. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources says hunters checked… Read More
All Schools Not Yet Under New Ohio Snow-days Rules
By: Associated Press
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A new Ohio law on school snow days is rolling out in a piecemeal fashion with the rules not taking effect simultaneously for all school districts. The new law… Read More
Is Found Copper Wire Connected To Sheriff’s Case?
By: Susan Tebben | The Athens Messenger
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Two spools of copper wire were found at the Athens County 911 Center that may or may not be connected to the criminal case of suspended Athens County Sheriff Patrick… Read More
Report: College Judicial Boards Work Secretively
By: Associated Press
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Campus judicial boards operating secretively often are imposing light punishments on students for serious crimes that are never reported to police. The Columbus Dispatch reports that colleges across the… Read More
Ohio Farm Raises 2014 Presidential Turkey
By: Associated Press
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The turkey that will be presented to President Barack Obama this Thanksgiving for the traditional presidential pardon was raised in Ohio. Ohio Senate President Keith Faber and Rep. Cliff… Read More
House Panel Votes To Shield Execution Drug Maker
By: Associated Press
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An Ohio House committee has approved a bill shielding the source of the state's lethal injection drugs for a minimum of 20 years. The GOP-led House Policy and Legislative… Read More
Schools Benefit From Ohio Foresting
By: Associated Press
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Ohio officials say 18 rural school districts and their surroundings areas are sharing more than $1.7 million from the sale of timber from the state's forests. The "Trees to… Read More
Prosecutor: Remove Church Directory At Courthouse
By: Associated Press
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The prosecutor in Athens County is recommending the removal of a church directory from outside the county courthouse. Athens County Prosecutor Keller Blackburn tells The Columbus Dispatch that he… Read More
Wood County Begins Flood Project’s Next Phase
By: Associated Press
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An ongoing flood mitigation project in Wood County is entering its next phase. The county plans to buy and demolish three homes in Happy Valley. After the demolitions, no… Read More
Vote Expected On Bill Shielding Execution Drug
By: Associated Press
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Some changes are expected in a fast-moving bill that would shield the names of companies whose drugs are used for lethal injections in Ohio. Republican bill sponsor Matt Huffman… Read More