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Credit Report Errors Easier to Fix Under 31-State Deal
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – The Ohio House has passed a bill to allow health professionals to treat the partners of patients with chlamydia, trichomoniasis or gonorrhea without first examining them…. Read More
Ohio House Oks Bill to Expand STD Treatment to Patients’ Partners
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – The Ohio House has passed a bill to allow health professionals to treat the partners of patients with chlamydia, trichomoniasis or gonorrhea without first examining them…. Read More
Democratic Senate Candidate Wants Six Ohio Primary Debates
By: Associated Press
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CINCINNATI (AP) – A Cincinnati city councilman running for U.S. Senate proposes six debates around Ohio with his Democratic opponent. P.G. Sittenfeld says he and former Gov. Ted Strickland should… Read More
Ohio College Approved to Fly Drones in Some Commericals Areas
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DAYTON, Ohio (AP) – A southwest Ohio community college has received permission from the Federal Aviation Administration to fly drones in some commercial areas. The Dayton Daily News reports Sinclair… Read More
Ex-Coal Chief Seeks Disqualification of Judges from Case
By: Associated Press
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – Former Massey Energy CEO Donald Blankenship’s lawyers have asked a federal appeals court to assign his criminal case to a judge outside the Southern District of… Read More
Auditor Looks to Call Out Spending Abuse by Public Officials
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Ohio’s auditor says he wants to point out questionable spending by public officials, even when they’re not charged criminally. Auditor Dave Yost announced his new plan… Read More
Ponderosa Closes Its Doors
By: Sara Brumfield | Athens Messenger
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Ponderosa Steakhouse on East State Street in Athens indefinitely closed its doors on Monday, laying off approximately 30 employees. It’s estimated that six full-time and 24 part-time employees were affected… Read More
City, County May Become Buyer of Solar Farm Electricity
By: Associated Press, Steve Robb - Athens Messenger staff reporter
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Developing a solar farm in Athens County would necessitate finding a buyer for the electricity, and local officials are exploring having that buyer be Athens city and county government. “That… Read More
Benoit No Longer a Candidate for Chancellor’s Job at University of Colorado
Ohio University’s executive vice president and provost is no longer being considered for the chancellor’s job at the University of Colorado Denver. Pam Benoit was the sole candidate for the… Read More
Ohio Elections Commission Requests $50K to Make Payroll
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – The state elections commission needs authority to spend an additional $50,000 this year as the agency struggles to make payroll. Philip Richter, executive director of the… Read More
25 Applied for Ohio State Band Director Position
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Records released Friday show 25 people applied to direct Ohio State University’s celebrated marching band after the firing of its last director. The resumes and cover… Read More
New Venue Planned to Open This Summer
By: Sara Brumfield | Athens Messenger
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A new dance club, bar and banquet space is planned to open late this summer on Stimson Avenue under the name 9 West. The business will inhabit the building currently… Read More
Former Astronaut John Glenn Helps Launch Ohio Civics Website
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Former astronaut and U.S. Sen. John Glenn and his wife, Annie, are lending their support to a new online civics curriculum that’s coming to Ohio. The… Read More
Second Marijuana Legalization Issue Gets OK from Ballot Board
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Another effort to legalize marijuana in Ohio is proceeding toward the ballot. The proposed constitutional amendment backed by Better for Ohio would legalize both medical and… Read More
Nelsonville Residents Propose Initiative to Dump City’s Charter
By: Sara Brumfield | Athens Messenger
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NELSONVILLE, Ohio – If certified by the Athens County Board of Elections, Nelsonville city residents could be voting this November on whether or not to return the city to a… Read More
Inspector General Asks for Records Related to OU President’s New Residence
By: Steve Robb - Athens Messenger staff reporter
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The Ohio inspector general has asked Ohio University for records related to a lease-purchase agreement entered into for a new residence for OU President Roderick McDavis. Inspector General Randall Meyer… Read More
Trimble Middle School Principal Placed on Leave
By: Sarah Hawley | Athens Messenger staff reporter
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GLOUSTER, Ohio – The principal at Trimble Middle School has been “relieved from duty” and the renewal of her contract will not be recommended, according to documents The Messenger obtained… Read More
Albany Man Offers Rides and Stories to Moonville Tourists
By: Tim Sharp
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On most Saturdays between July and November you can find John Hutchison hitching his team of Percherons to his 20-passenger wagon for trips to what many believe to be the… Read More
City to Acquire West Union Cemetery
By: Sara Brumfield | Athens Messenger
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The city of Athens is in the process of taking over ownership of the West Union Street Cemetery after the Athens Cemetery Association announced that it won’t have the funds… Read More
Ohio State Drum Major Instructor Indicted on Rape Charges
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – A drum major instructor for Ohio State University’s marching band who is accused of sexually assaulting a female student has been indicted on rape charges. Twenty-eight-year-old… Read More
Alleged Stabbing Causes Lockdown in The Plains
By: Susan Tebben
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – A man is in custody and an elementary school lockdown has been lifted after an alleged stabbing this afternoon. The Plains Elementary was placed on precautionary… Read More
Panel Continues Review of Ohio’s Alternative Energy Targets
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – A committee evaluating the future of Ohio’s alternative-energy standards is continuing to gather testimony from experts. The Energy Mandates Study Committee meets again Thursday. The panel… Read More
Childrens Services Levy Approved Despite Low Turnout for Election
By: Steve Robb - Athens Messenger staff reporter
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ATHENS, Ohio – Three-fourths of the voters — and there weren’t very many of them — cast ballots in favor of the Athens County Children Services levy in Tuesday’s primary… Read More
Kostes, Cochran, Kraynanski Move on in City Council Race
By: Sara Brumfield | Athens Messenger
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ATHENS, Ohio – Six Athens City Council Democratic at-large candidates were narrowed down to three during Tuesday’s primary election. Incumbent Jennifer Cochran and newcomers Peter Kotses and Joan Kraynanski will… Read More
Lawmaker Wants Superintendent to Discuss Truancy Allegations
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – A state lawmaker wants the chance to question Ohio’s top public-schools official about newly surfaced allegations that an online charter school failed to withdraw hundreds of… Read More
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