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SEPTA Inmate Caught; Police Search For Third Escapee
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Another SEPTA Correctional Facility escapee was arrested earlier today in Licking County. SEPTA Program Coordinator Scott Weaver said after Justin Stanley, 25, was… Read More
Athens County Democrats Appoint Smith As Sheriff Once Again
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Athens County Democrats have appointed a new sheriff for the fourth time. After being appointed for the first time one-year ago this month, Rodney Smith was appointed to Acting Athens… Read More
Council Passes $2 Million Parking Garage Renovation Ordinance
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Athens residents will be paying more to park later this year. Athens City Council passed anordinance Monday night to renovate the city’s East Washington Street parking garage. Athens mayor Paul… Read More
Students Protest Ferguson Decision
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After hours of protesting, nearly 100 Ohio University students finally got the result they wanted. Baker University Center officials agreed to keep the building open until students felt ready to… Read More
Monroe Voters Refuse School Levy
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Two schools will likely close now that Monroe County voters rejected their income tax levy. The Switzerland of Ohio Local School District Income Tax Levy failed 3,132- 1,946. As a… Read More
Trick-or-Treating Schedule
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Albany: 6:00-7:00 (10/30) Amesville: 6:00-7:00 (10/29) *Party at Amesville Fire Department after Athens: 5:30-6:30 (10/30) *Party at community center from 7:00-9:00* Athens Uptown Business Association: 5:30-7:00 (10/27) *Held at participating… Read More
CDC Creates New Ebola Regulations
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The American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) is teaming up with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Emergency Nurses Association to fight the Ebola epidemic. They… Read More
Police Seek Help to Find Local Man
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Police are seeking community assistance to locate a local man. 26-year-old Brad Kasler is wanted for three active felony warrants out of Athens County for aggravated posession of drugs, recieving… Read More
Student Senate Treasurer Resigns, Calling Senate A ‘Circus’
By: Ann Jacob, Atish Baidya
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Ohio University’s Student Senate treasurer resigned from the organization at Wednesday’s meeting after saying it had turned into a “circus” in the aftermath of the controversy surrounding a video posted… Read More
Man Arrested In Hit And Run Case
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West Virginia State Police have made an arrest in a hit and run involving a 15-year-old bicyclist. Officials arrested and charged Darren Parsons Wednesday morning with leaving the scene,… Read More
Chillicothe Gets New Garbage Trucks
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Late trash pick up shouldn't be a problem for Chillicothe residents thanks to new garbage trucks. The Chilliocothe City Council allotted $300,000 earlier this year to replace two city… Read More
Sojourners Receives YouthBuild Grant
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Thousands of young people will being gaining support to achieve academic and occupational milestones. The U.S. Department of Labor announced Thursday an award of $73,654,300 in YouthBuild grants. YouthBuild of… Read More
Suspect Identified In Crash At Court Street Bar
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Update 10:40 a.m. The identity of a driver involved in a late night Court Street crash has been released. According to the report filed by Athens Police, 29-year-old Logan Graber… Read More
Local Technology Business Makes A Move
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From Mac's to PC's, Matrix J Technologies has the answer. MJT celebrated 13 years of business with an open house to introduce its new location and to thank loyal clients…. Read More
Athens Presented With $400,000 EPA Grant
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency presented Athens with $400,000 for environmental cleanup. The award was given to the Athens County Port Authority Wednesday with brownfield grants for new investments to… Read More
Athens Sears Will Likely Stay Open
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Sears stores all across the nation are closing down but Athens residents shouldn’t worry. According to the Associated Press, sales have gone done 7 percent this past quarter. The Athens… Read More
Chilicothe Police Search For Shoplifting Suspects
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Chilicothe police are asking for an information regarding a shoplifting case last month in the city. It happened at the Certified Oil station on 825 North Bridge Street in the… Read More
Has Ukraine Fallen Out Of The National Spotlight?
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The issues in Ukraine were headline news for weeks as rallies overthrew a government, and even more as Russia began to move into Crimea. Now, it seems as if the… Read More
Gas Line Company To Repair Pipes In Athens County
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The Athens County Commissioners met Wednesday to discuss damage to its roadways caused by a company responsible for a Morgan County pipeline explosion over two years ago. Tennessee Gas Pipeline… Read More
Trimble’s School Levy Passes After 3 Tries
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After three consecutive fails, Trimble Local School District has finally passed their levy in the May 6 primary election. The five mil, five year levy was approved in Trimble Twp…. Read More
Village Of Trimble Is In Fiscal Emergency
By: Ann Jacob, Merle Tilk
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The village of Trimble has been declared to be in a state of fiscal emergency. The announcement came Tuesday from Auditor of State Dave Yost. The Auditor's office found that the… Read More
Ohio House Committee Votes To Raise Tax On Oil And Gas Drilling
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A state House committee has narrowly approved legislation raising Ohio's tax on oil and gas drilling despite objections from Democrats and anti-tax Republicans. It cleared the Ways and Means Committee… Read More
Athens Law Enforcement News Conference Scheduled On Major Drug Arrests
By: Ann Jacob, Joe Higgins | Athens Messenger
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UPDATE: Law enforcement personnel from the Athens County Sheriff's Department, Athens Police Department, Ohio University Police Department and the Athens County Prosecutor will be holding a news conference at 2… Read More
Sybarite5 Comes To Ohio University
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Ohio University is hosting the Sybarite5 in Baker University Center. The event, held in the Baker Theatre, will feature the group, playing all genres of music. The string quintet, known… Read More
Students Spell Their Way To Victory
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Ohio University hosted the regional spelling bee Saturday morning at Baker Theater. After two and a half hours of spelling and 54 eliminated contestants from Region I, one 7th grade… Read More