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Protesters Shut Down Athens Meeting on Fracking in Wayne National Forest
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ATHENS – Opponents are pushing back as a federal agency again considers requests to open Wayne National Forest in southeastern Ohio to oil and gas drilling. According to the Athens… Read More
911 Director To Be Reprimanded
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A written reprimand will be given to Athens County 911 Director Dan Pfeiffer for not following a union contract, the county commissioners decided Tuesday. The commissioners upheld a grievance filed… Read More
Pickaway Park Offers Respite from Everyday Life
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Go Ohio Valley is a free app produced by Adams Publishing Group of Ohio and presents an avenue to explore numerous categories and activities in the region. This week’s featured… Read More
Task Force Investigating Farmers Market Locations
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A task force looking at options for relocating the Athens Farmers Market is investigating three possible locations. The Athens Foundation task force that is helping the market find a new… Read More
Washboard Music Festival Set for 15th Iteration
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Go Ohio Valley is a free app produced by Adams Publishing Group of Ohio and presents an avenue to explore numerous categories and activities in the region. This week’s featured… Read More
Conference on Athens Asylum to Be Held in June
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A one-day conference will be held to discuss the historic Athens Asylum — now called The Ridges — on June 7 with a variety of speakers discussing the history and… Read More
Meigs County Teen Dies In Crash
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A Meigs County teen died as the result of a Tuesday-night crash. Jillian N. White, 17, of Pomeroy, was traveling southbound on Flatwoods Road, near Old Forest Road, when her… Read More
Commissioners Take Action Requested By Fed Hock In Holzer Tax Case
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Actions requested by the Federal Hocking School Board, which is embroiled in a tax dispute with Holzer Clinic, were taken Tuesday by the Athens County Commissioners — at least in… Read More
Canine Officer Dies In Fire
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Update 4:26 p.m. – Athens County Sheriff Rodney Smith said a memorial service will be planned for canine officer Ryder, but no details are available. A beloved member of the Athens… Read More
New Sheriff Asks to Be Part of Lawsuit
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Even before he took the oath of office Monday to officially become Athens County sheriff, court papers were filed in an attempt to add Rodney Smith to a federal lawsuit…. Read More
Judge Asked To Add Sheriff Smith To Lawsuit
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Even before he took the oath of office Monday to officially become Athens County sheriff, court papers were filed in an attempt to add Rodney Smith to a federal lawsuit…. Read More
Six-Year Sentenced Issued For Burglary, Assault
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A Zanesville man has been found guilty by a judge in Athens County Common Pleas Court of two first-degree felonies involving the attack of a Nelsonville resident and has been… Read More
RecycleMania Scheduled This Weekend
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Community members in Athens and the surrounding area will have the opportunity to bring recyclable items and donations to the RecycleMania Community Recycling Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m…. Read More
Meeting Set For Appointment Of Sheriff
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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
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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
Dozens Arrested During Millfest
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More than two dozen people were arrested over the weekend during the kickoff to the spring fest season. Hundreds lined the Mill Street despite the rainy weather Saturday for Millfest…. Read More
Lawsuit Filed In Fatal Traffic Accident
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The daughter of a Guysville man killed in a wreck in 2014 has filed a lawsuit in Athens County Common Pleas Court against the driver of a pickup truck at… Read More
Nelsonville Man Sentenced To 9 Years In Burglary Case
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A Nelsonville man is headed to prison for nine years after orchestrating the robbery of his own roommate with the help of two others. Bradley D. Hairston, 23, appeared… Read More
DiCaprio Sparks Interest In Local Milligan Video
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News that Leonardo DiCaprio is slated to portray multiple-personality figure Billy Milligan in a film has led to a local video on YouTube getting 20,000 views in just four days,… Read More
Two Area Youth Organizations Receive Grants from Law Enforcement
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Two local organizations are recipients of grants provided by the Athens County Sheriff’s Office and the Athens County Prosecutor’s Office. In separate news releases, it was announced that both the… Read More
OUPD and D.P. Dough Partner for Drunk Driving Awareness Campaign
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A drunk driving awareness campaign designed to educate students and the community about the costs associated with drinking and driving is set to launch this spring, with fliers designed by… Read More
Children Services Gets Funding for New Programs
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Programs aimed at helping address the significant impact substance abuse and addiction are having on children and families are being developed by Athens County Children Services and partner agencies. Athens… Read More
Eliason Takes Out Candidacy Petitions For Athens Law Director Position
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Chief City Prosecutor Lisa Eliason has taken out petitions to be a Democratic candidate in the 2015 primary election for Athens law director. The term she will be seeking begins… Read More
High Wind Causing Power Outages Across The Region
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Update 5:30 p.m. AEP Ohio is bringing in crews from outside the region to help restore power to thousands of customers in its service area. It could take crews as… Read More
Athens Earns Auditor of State Award
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The city of Athens and City Auditor Kathy Hecht were recent recipients of the Auditor of State Award. State Auditor Dave Yost issued the commendation saying, “Clean and accurate record-keeping… Read More
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