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Buchtel Voters Turn Down Electric Aggregation
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Voters turned down electric aggregation in the Nov. 4 election, although the result wasn't known until Friday's official count broke an 81-81 election-night tie. The official vote was 83 against… Read More
Hocking College Implements Layoffs, Furloughs
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Hocking College has announced that 36 people will lose their jobs due to layoffs in order to help reduce a portion of the $4.4 million deficit the college is currently… Read More
Nelsonville Seeks To Renew Street Levy
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Nelsonville residents will be asked to support a 2-mill renewal street levy this election. The five-year levy generates $92,958 per year and would cost the owner of a $100,000 home… Read More
Uniforms Stolen From Athens EMS Station
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A burglary at the Athens station of Athens County Emergency Medical Services has the agency's chief cautioning the public to be on the lookout for anyone impersonating an EMS employee…. Read More
Athens Woman Dies In Traffic Accident
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An Athens woman died in a traffic accident Sunday morning on Route 550 in Athens County, according to the State Highway Patrol. The patrol said Mindy Mohney, 29, was was… Read More
Athens Co. Job And Family Services Director To Resign At End Of The Year
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Athens County Department of Job and Family Services Director Jack Frech will resign from his position at the end of the year. The decision was announced following a pre-disciplinary hearing… Read More
The Work Station To Host Hiring Events
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The Work Station, located at 70 N. Plains Road in The Plains, will be hosting three hiring events starting this week. Tim Hortons has arranged to have open interviews on… Read More
108th Circleville Pumpkin Show Set For Oct. 15-18
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photo: Nancy Radcliff 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…. Read More
Fetty Back As CFO Of Hocking College
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Just a few days after Ron Erickson resigned as president of Hocking College, the person he removed last month as the college’s chief financial office has been reinstated. The college… Read More
Go Ohio Valley: Vinton County Air Show
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photo: Joy Dickerson/Vinton County Courier 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… Read More
PHOTOS: 2014 Steampunk Spectacle
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Athens' second annual Steampunk Spectacle was held over the weekend, featuring artwork, dance performances, games and workshops at ARTS/West and the Athens Public Library, plus a masquerade ball at Central Venue.
We hope you enjoy these photos by WOUB's Yi-Ke Peng and Brooke Herbert Hayes.
Pedestrian Hit On Richland Avenue
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A woman was taken to the hospital after being hit by an SUV while crossing Richland Avenue near Porter Hall. A woman was reportedly hit by an SUV while crossing… Read More
Nelsonville Bypass Getting New Barriers
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Motorists driving the Nelsonville bypass might wonder why there are orange construction barrels lining the new highway on its western end. A contractor will be installing cable barrier in the… Read More
Prosecutor Announces Fresh Start Initiative
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A program geared at providing addiction services and other community justice efforts in Athens County was announced on Friday by the Athens County Prosecutor’s Office. In a press release, Prosecutor… Read More
Athens Doctor Surrenders Medical License
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An Athens physician has voluntarily surrendered his medical license, according to a spokeswoman for the State Medical Board of Ohio. The license of Dr. William Platt was suspended by the… Read More
Fraternity Has New Home On College Street
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An Ohio University fraternity now has a home of its own. A building at 8 N. College St. was recently purchase for $1.35 million by C.P.T. Moore Housing Corp., which… Read More
Albany Tries Again For Police Levy
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The village on Albany is trying again to gain passage of a levy to continue support of its police department. Paperwork was filed this week with the Athens County Board… Read More
Car Dealer Buys Land Off East State Street In Athens
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An Athens businessman has purchased a 32-acre site off East State Street, but plans for the property have not been announced. Don Wood bought the land from Century National Bank… Read More
Athens County Law Enforcement Agencies Join Major Crimes Task Force
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Law enforcement officials from several departments within Athens County have officially joined with officers from Fairfield County and Hocking County to form a major crimes task force. The Athens County… Read More
Proposed Fed-Hock Staff Reduction Dropped After Public Outcry
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Due to overwhelming public participation at the latest meeting of the Federal Hocking School Board, board members voted to remove a proposal to reduce the district’s staff by one physical… Read More
New Traffic Pattern For East State/Rt. 33 Interchange Selected
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Athens will once again see changes to the traffic patterns in the city. Four years after the construction of a roundabout at the Richland Avenue and Route 682 intersection, another… Read More
Possible Drowning At Forked Run State Park
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A man was taken to the hospital after Meigs County authorities responded to a possible drowning at an area state park. The Meigs County Sheriff's Office and Emergency Medical Services… Read More
Drilling Permit For K&H Injection Well Remains Valid
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The Ohio Oil and Gas Commission has denied a request to reconsider its decision to dismiss the appeal of a state permit that was issued in connection with an injection… Read More
Nelsonville-York Teachers’ Union Members Get Raises In 3-Year Deal
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The Nelsonville-York Board of Education has approved a new three-year contract with the Nelsonville-York Education Association. The agreement includes annual raises in each of the three years, according to Supt…. Read More
Coolville Man Dies After Truck Accident
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A Coolville man has succumbed to injuries sustained in an automobile accident that took place Sunday in Rome Twp. Steven H. Holter, 57, died Wednesday at Grant Medical Center in… Read More
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