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Another West Union Sidewalk Project In the Works
By: Susan Tebben
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The Athens City Council wants to use a community development grant to build a sidewalk on West Union Street. This time it’s not the sidewalk project aimed at expanding West… Read More
Security To Be Increased At Columbus Pride
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – The Columbus police chief says security will be beefed up for this weekend’s Pride Festival, which is one of the largest in the Midwest. Chief Kim… Read More
W. Va. House Approves Tobacco Tax, Likely Averts Shutdown
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – Likely averting a government shutdown, West Virginia’s House of Delegates has approved higher taxes on cigarettes, e-cigarettes and other tobacco products. The GOP-led House voted 63-35… Read More
Orlando Vigil Brings Together City, University Community
By: Susan Tebben
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Community groups from around the Athens area came together to honor the victims of the Orlando shootings that killed 49 people at an LGBT nightclub. Poets, religious leaders, gay and straight… Read More
Vigil For Orlando To Be Held On OU’s College Green
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Ohio University and the Athens community are coming together Monday night to hold a vigil for those impacted by the shooting that killed at least 50 in Orlando on Sunday…. Read More
Video of the Day: Tiger Cubs!
Everyone likes a cute baby animal video! These Amur tiger cubs made their debut at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, playing and taking a nap with their mom. Check it… Read More
Athens Boys Basketball Coach Not Renewed Due To ‘Behavior’ Problems
By: Kevin Wiseman | Athens Messenger
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The Athens Bulldogs basketball team is looking for a new coach, after so-called behavioral problems led the district to dismiss Jeff Skinner. Athens High School Principal David Hanning confirmed with… Read More
Opioid-Treatment Law Takes Effect
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – Programs that use medication to treat substance abuse are now more tightly regulated under West Virginia law. The law endorsed by Democratic Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin… Read More
Lawsuit Filed Against Governor Candidate’s Business
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – A lawsuit claims a Kentucky woman who worked for an automall owned by a West Virginia gubernatorial candidate experienced sexual advances and was paid less than… Read More
Former Vets Affairs Director To Be Sentenced
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CLEVELAND (AP) – A former director of two Veterans Affairs medical centers in Ohio who admitted to providing confidential information to companies seeking work with the VA is scheduled to… Read More
Ohio Requires New Alerts For Public Water
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Ohio’s governor has signed off on requiring public water systems to alert residents within two days after lead is found at the tap. The new rule… Read More
W. Va. Lawmakers Head Back To Work
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – On a tightening timeframe to avert a shutdown, West Virginia lawmakers are returning to budget work. The GOP-led House and Senate will restart their work Saturday…. Read More
W. Va. Schools Will Now Be Graded For Work
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – Schools in West Virginia will now be graded on their work. The West Virginia Board of Education voted to adopt an amendment to its accountability policy… Read More
Nelsonville Man Gets Four-Year Prison Sentence For Child Abuse
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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A Nelsonville man was sentenced to four years in prison after pleading guilty to charges regarding abuse to his infant son. Nathan T. Pyke was charged after an investigation by… Read More
Ohio Casino Revenue Decreases
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – New state data shows revenue decreased by 6 percent at Ohio’s casinos last month as the racinos saw a 6 percent increase. The figures released by… Read More
Plea Deal Accepted In Girl Scout Cookie Embezzlement
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PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (AP) – A Wood County judge has accepted a plea deal involving two women accused of embezzling over $2,000 from the Girl Scouts. A judge agreed Monday to… Read More
Prescription Price Control Supporters Gather Signatures
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Supporters of an effort aimed at controlling the price Ohio pays for prescription drugs are collecting more signatures to try to get the idea before voters…. Read More
Indiana Governor Headlines Bill Cole Fundraiser
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – Indiana Gov. Mike Pence is headlining a Charleston fundraiser for Republican Bill Cole’s campaign for governor. Cole campaign spokesman Kent Gates says the fundraiser will take… Read More
Former Highway Patrol Commander Pleads Not Guilty
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MARIETTA, Ohio (AP) – A former State Highway Patrol commander accused of stalking a subordinate’s wife after an affair has pleaded not guilty to abduction, criminal trespassing and other charges… Read More
Former Vets Commission Exec Indicted For Theft
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CIRCLEVILLE – A former executive director of the Pickaway County Veterans Service Commission (PCVSC) has been indicted on seven counts of theft in office. The Pickaway County Grand Jury indicted… Read More
West Union Street Money, Timeline Brought To Council
By: Susan Tebben
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Enhanced sidewalks and a newly-paved West Union Street are on the way, if city council approves the money needed to bring the changes to fruition. The city will need $75,000… Read More
Bag Fee Ordinance Tabled
By: Susan Tebben
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An ordinance on plastic bag fees was tabled at Monday night’s Athens City Council meeting, but not without more of the public getting their two cents in. The subject of… Read More
Nelsonville Man Dies in Athens County Motorcycle Crash
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ATHENS, Ohio (AP) – Authorities say a 50-year-old man has died after the motorcycle he was driving struck a deer and overturned in Athens County. The Ohio State Highway Patrol’s… Read More
Pike County Families Start Custody Proceedings For Survivors
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PIKETON, Ohio (AP) – At least three families have started efforts to gain custody of two of the children found unharmed after eight family members were slain in southern Ohio…. Read More
Gentile: Marijuana Bill ‘Rushed Through’
By: Susan Tebben
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As the Ohio Legislature takes a break for the summer, a local Senator said he hoped to see other issues besides a medical marijuana take focus during the session. Lou… Read More
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