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W. Va. Judge Rejected Wal-Mart In Putnam County
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TEAS VALLEY, W.Va. (AP) – A West Virginia judge has rejected an effort to bring a Wal-Mart grocery store to Teays Valley. The Putnam County Board of Zoning Appeals granted… Read More
Prosecutors Focusing On Drug Suppliers
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – With heroin overdoses killing more young people in Ohio than car crashes, prosecutors are increasingly going after dealers, friends and others who unknowingly provide doses that… Read More
More Rape Kits Being Tested By Ohio Scientists
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – The state’s forensic scientists have tested about 9,500 rape kits submitted by law enforcement agencies around Ohio to check for possible DNA matches. More than 11,800… Read More
Hoverboards Banned At Ohio University
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Ohio University has instituted a ban on the use and storage of “hoverboards” in all university buildings due to growing safety concerns over the products from the U.S. Consumer Product… Read More
Canine Unit Dies After Shooting By Burglary Suspect
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CANTON, Ohio (AP) – Authorities say a police dog shot during a burglary investigation in northeastern Ohio has died, and the suspect was shot when officers returned fire. Canton police… Read More
W. Va. Lawmakers Looking Ahead to New Session
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SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – In West Virginia, lawmakers, lobby groups and university researchers are gathering to preview the upcoming state legislative session. The 2016 West Virginia Associated Press Legislative… Read More
Canine Unit Apprehends Man Under Bed
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The Athens County Sheriff’s Office has its canine unit to thank for its latest apprehension. The sheriff’s office was searching for Benjamin Bellar, 24, who was wanted on a nationwide… Read More
Hocking Hawks Forced To Forfeit Wins
By: Susan Tebben
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The first season of the Hocking College Hawks’ football team won’t be a winning one, based on violations of the National Junior College Athletic Association. A representative from the NJCAA… Read More
Columbus Police Hope Signs Curb Panhandling on Exit Ramps
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Police in Ohio’s capital are hoping panhandlers who seek donations from drivers at freeway exits will be deterred by some new signs placed in targeted locations… Read More
Former OSU Band Director’s Fight Could Be Over
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Ohio State University’s fired marching band director can no longer afford the high-powered legal team that has been helping him fight for reinstatement. In court filings… Read More
Murderer Behind Bars Again After Sexual Relationship
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HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) – A convicted murderer is behind bars again after a reported yearlong sexual relationship with an underage family member. 34-year-old Granville Ray McCloud was arrested and charged… Read More
Nelsonville Notifies Residents of Water Contaminants
By: Susan Tebben
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After an analysis of water samples throughout 2015, the City of Nelsonville notified city residents that one chemical in the water was above normal levels. The notice was sent out… Read More
Mother, 16-Year-Old Daughter Found Dead
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MINFORD, Ohio (AP) – Authorities say a mother and her 16-year-old daughter found dead in their home in a Scioto County village apparently were shot. The discovery in Minford, was… Read More
City Parking Updates Behind Schedule
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Repairs to the Athens municipal parking garage are currently behind schedule, but the city still plans to have the repairs completed no later than August. Portions of the garage were… Read More
Chillicothe Police: Attempts To Pay For Dairy Queen With Counterfeit Bills
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CHILLICOTHE – A man was charged with criminal simulation after allegedly attempting to pass counterfeit money at a Chillicothe Dairy Queen on Saturday. The Chillicothe Gazette reports that 48-year-old James… Read More
Syrian Refugees Having Trouble In Ohio
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TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) – Syrian refugees seeking asylum in Toledo are finding the process long and difficult to navigate. The state Department of Job and Family Services reported that 48… Read More
Coal Mine Incident To Be Investigated
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CYCLONE, W.Va. (AP) – State officials are investigating a coal mine accident that killed a worker in southern West Virginia. West Virginia Department of Commerce spokeswoman Leslie Smithson says the… Read More
New Athens Judge Takes His Post
By: Susan Tebben
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The Athens County Municipal Court took a step back from the usual work on Wednesday to allow a new judge to step up. Judge Todd Grace was sworn-in as the… Read More
Ohio Supreme Court Allows Police Body,Dash Cam Lawsuits
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – The Ohio Supreme Court is allowing lawsuits that sought copies of police dash cam and body cam video to continue. In separate 5-2 decisions Wednesday the… Read More
W. Va.’s Capitol To Limit Public Entrances
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – West Virginia is limiting public entry points at its Capitol and making visitors walk through metal detectors to enter the building. The Division of Protective Services… Read More
Prosecutor Offers Community Treatment, Resource Awareness Day
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The Athens County Prosecutor’s Office is hoping to help people in the community with drug addictions before they become a court case. Starting Saturday morning, the office’s Community Justice Division… Read More
Kentucky Governor Will Make First Budget Request in New Year
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) – Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin will make his first budget request to the state’s General Assembly on Jan. 26. Bevin will have had just two months since… Read More
Man Indicted In Central Ohio Warehouse Fire
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – A grand jury has indicted a man on charges of aggravated arson following a massive fire at a warehouse in central Ohio. Franklin County Prosecutor Ron… Read More
Another Ohio Bill To Regulate Fetal Remains
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Fetal remains from abortions must be buried, cremated or subject to an authorized incineration method under new Ohio legislation. Republican state representatives previously announced the measure… Read More
Hundreds of Thousands Enroll For Health Plans
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Federal officials say more than 218,000 Ohioans have enrolled in health plans through the federal marketplace. The enrollment figures released Tuesday by the U.S. Department of… Read More
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