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Jackson Man Begins Trial on Kidnapping, Rape Charges
After almost two years, Zachary R. Dunn’s trial has begun. The prosecution kicked off its case against Dunn Thursday afternoon with opening statements that outlined the alleged chain of events… Read More
Logan Man Endures Juvenile Diabetes For 45 Years
LOGAN – During the 1950s and 60s, children diagnosed with juvenile diabetes were often made fun of or were treated as though they had leprosy or some other type of… Read More
We Are Ohio Visits OU Campus
The political action group We Are Ohio stated its case for why right-to-work is wrong at Ohio University’s Baker Center on Thursday night. The Columbus-based coalition led the successful opposition… Read More
Officials, Public React to Kelly Sentence
With former Athens County Sheriff Patrick Kelly being sentenced to seven years in prison on Friday, many say they are glad the case is over, but note that no one… Read More
Bill Aims To Boost Penalties For Repeat Violent Criminals
Ohio lawmakers are targeting violent crime with a new bill that would increase prison time for repeat offenders. The legislation would increase mandatory prison time associated with a third offense… Read More
Former Sheriff Pat Kelly Sentenced to 7 Years In Prison
The former Athens County Sheriff who was found guilty on 18 felony counts including corruption and theft in office charges will now spend seven years in prison on the charges…. Read More
Meeting Set For Appointment Of Sheriff
Athens County Democrats are scheduled to meet this coming Wednesday to appoint a replacement for former sheriff Patrick Kelly, according to County Democratic Chairman Alan Trout. Rodney Smith has been… Read More
Road Crew Finds Remnants Of Meth Lab
A York Twp. road crew found what turned out to be a “one pot” meth lab that apparently was discarded along a roadway. According to a news release from the… Read More
Hino Motors To Expand West Virginia Truck Assembly Plant
Hino Motors Manufacturing U.S.A. Inc. says it plans to expand its Wood County commercial truck assembly plant and eventually add 50 full-time positions. The company announced Thursday the investment of… Read More
FBI Seeks Help Finding ‘Buckeye Bandit’ Serial Bank Robber
The FBI and local police are asking for help identifying a suspect in up to 20 bank robberies in central Ohio who they’ve dubbed the “Buckeye Bandit.” Authorities planned a… Read More
Cleanup Plan For West Virginia Chemical Spill Site To Be Outlined
The public will learn next week about plans to clean up a chemical storage site on the Elk River that was the source of a public water crisis in West… Read More
New Law Will Open Access To Adoptees’ Birth Certificates
Thousands of Ohio adoptees are about to take advantage of a law giving them access to their adoption files and birth certificates. Beginning Friday, individuals who were adopted between January… Read More
14 Medical, Dental students Committing To West Virginia Rewarded
Awards ranging from $10,000 to $20,000 are going to medical and dental students who are committing to practice for at least two years in high-need locations in West Virginia. The… Read More
New House Acquired For Presidential Residence
The Ohio University Foundation today announced it has entered into a lease agreement for a home and surrounding property, which will serve as the Ohio University presidential residence. The agreement… Read More
Former Athens County Sheriff To Be Sentenced Friday
The former Athens County sheriff Patrick Kelly is set to find out Friday how much time he will be spending in prison after a jury found him guilty of multiple… Read More
Water Main Break Affects Morrison Elementary
Lunch and drinking water is going to be coming from a different source at Morrison-Gordon Elementary while crews fix a water main break in the area. Athens City School District… Read More
Kasich Committed To Replacing Faulty Dam
Update 1:00 p.m. Gov. John Kasich says that work to replace a faulty dam at central Ohio’s Buckeye Lake will begin immediately. Kasich met with state and local officials on… Read More
Cities Challenge Ohio Traffic Camera Law
Two more cities are challenging an Ohio traffic camera law they say would restrict cities’ use of the cameras and are asking county courts to find the law unconstitutional. Dayton… Read More
Ohio Officials: Most Taxpayers Taking New Quiz Are Passing
Ohio officials say nearly 1 million taxpayers have taken a new quiz used by the state to catch phony income-tax returns and most have passed it. The quiz initially puzzled… Read More
AEP Gets OK To Remotely Disconnect Power Of Some Ohioans
State utility regulators have approved a request by American Electric Power to remotely disconnect the electricity of some Ohio customers who haven’t made payments. The Wednesday ruling by the Public… Read More
Teen Charged In Circleville Bomb Threat
A 17-year-old male is facing charges in connection with a bomb threat that was discovered at Circleville High School Monday morning. The Circleville Herald reports that a student reported finding… Read More
Spring Melt May Turn Up Dead Fish In Ohio Ponds And Lakes
Ohio Department of Natural Resources officials say that the long periods of heavy ice and snow cover over the winter may have resulted in fish kills in the state’s ponds… Read More
West Virginia Lawmakers OK Budget Taking $23M From Reserve Funds
West Virginia lawmakers have cleared a budget that relies on almost $23 million in reserves. The Republican-led Legislature voted Wednesday on the House-Senate budget agreement. Some votes crossed party lines…. Read More
Drilling Permit Issued For Injection Well In Troy Township
K&H Partners has been issued a state permit to drill its third injection well in Troy Twp. “The injection well permit was issued to K&H today and the Ohio Department… Read More
Trucks, Buses Could Travel At 75 MPH Under Ohio Senate Plan
State senators have given the green light to a proposal to increase the speed limit to 75 mph for all motorists on the Ohio Turnpike and rural interstates. The plan… Read More
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