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False Calls Leads To Marijuana Bust
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Athens County Sheriff’s deputies shut down an indoor marijuana grow operation Sunday after receiving false phone calls about a possible kidnapping. According to Sheriff Pat Kelly, deputies first received a… Read More
Strong Storms Knock Out Power And Damage Buildings
By: Atish Baidya, Gabe Ross, WOUB Contributing Writer
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UPDATE 7:35 p.m. American Electric Power crews are slowly restoring power to customers in Ohio and West Virginia, but thousands still remain in the dark. According to AEP Ohio's outage… Read More
New Project Maps Suspected Impacts To Well Water
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A new mapping project by a group of environmental organizations aims to document impacts to well water quality people believe is caused by unconventional gas and oil operations like hydraulic… Read More
Statewide Amber Alert Issued For Three Missing Teens
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A state wide Amber alert has been issue for three teens last seen in Ottawa Ohio. The three boys are identified as Blaine Romes, 14, Blake Romes, 17 and Michael… Read More
Portion of Interstate 70 East Closed Outside Of Columbus Due To Fatal Accident
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A portion of Interstate 70 is closed in western Franklin County as investigators work the scene of a fatal accident. Dispatchers with the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office say two people… Read More
Incumbents And Newcomer Move On To November Ballot
By: Atish Baidya, Sara Brumfield | Athens Messenger
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UPDATE 11:13 p.m. Athens City Council at-large incumbents Chris Knisely and Steve Patterson, as well as challenger Jennifer Cochran will move on to face independent candidate Troy Gregorino in the November… Read More
OU Lancaster Students Work Toward Ending Use Of “R” Word
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Students from Ohio University Lancaster have spent the last semester working towards ending the use of the word “retard” when referring to those with mental disabilities. The semester long campaign… Read More
Final Test Results Back On White Powder Found In Envelope
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Ohio University says test results show the unknown white powder that forced the closure of its Legal Affairs office and the People’s bank next door is dried up toothpaste. In… Read More
Two Area Companies Receiving Job Creation Tax Credit
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Two area companies are among 15 across the state approved for a job creation tax credit by the Ohio Tax Credit Authority. In a news release, Governor John Kasich's office… Read More
Spring Clean Up Efforts For US Rt. 33 Slated For April 27
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An army of volunteers is expected to flood the roadside of U.S. Route 33 on Saturday as part of the nationwide Great American Cleanup Campaign. The Ohio Department of Transportation… Read More
Ohio University Alumnus Named Board Of Regents Chancellor
By: Atish Baidya, Megan Moseley
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UPDATE 4:58 p.m. An Ohio University alumnus chosen to lead one of the largest comprehensive systems of public higher education says he's ready to work with business and education leaders to… Read More
Ohio Department Of Health No Longer Testing Mosquitos For West Nile
By: Associated Press, Atish Baidya
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The Ohio Department of Health will no longer test mosquitoes for West Nile virus. A spokeswoman said the testing program had a yearly budget of about $265,000, but Ohio is… Read More
OU Board Of Trustees To Vote On Final Approval Of Construction Projects
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The Ohio University Board of Trustees is expected to give final approval to five major capital improvement projects on the Athens campus Friday. The projects total more than $38 million… Read More
OU Trustees Approve Tuition Increases For Next Academic Year
By: Atish Baidya, Michael Locklear, Taylor Mirfendereski
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UPDATE 4/19/13, 6:32 PM: Ohio University trustees have approved an undergraduate tuition increase for the upcoming academic year. The Board of Trustees met Friday at Ohio University's Athens campus. The… Read More
OU Professor: Ricin Letters Not Effective At Spreading Substance
By: Associated Press, Atish Baidya
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An Ohio University forensic chemistry professor says the letters tainted with what preliminary tests indicate is ricin, does not pose a widespread threat to public safety. “I would say it… Read More
Athens Runners Reported Safe After Fatal Marathon Blasts
By: Associated Press, Atish Baidya, Taylor Mirfendereski
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UPDATE 7:02 p.m. Two Ohio University staff members, a former OU men’s track student-athlete and the owner of a local Chinese restaurant were running in the Boston Marathon where spectators… Read More
Woman Falls From Bridge Walking Back From NumberFest
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At least one person was seriously injured walking back from the annual NumberFest music festival on Saturday. Athens County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) said the 19-year-old female victim reportedly fell… Read More
Special Guest Helps Mark 40th Anniversary of Athens Film Festival
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The audience at the Athens International Film Festival received a surprise visit from a very special neighbor Saturday morning before the showing of a series of short films for children…. Read More
Powerful Storm Moving Through The Region
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A powerful storm that brought winter weather to parts of the midwest and Great Lakes region will be moving through the region Thursday. The National Weather Service says the storm… Read More
Same Suspect Named In Proctorville And Wheelersburg Bank Robberies
By: Atish Baidya, WOUB Contributing Writer
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UPDATE: 3:05 PM Lawrence County Sheriff's deputies believe a suspect in the robbery of a Wheelersburg bank is also connected to the Monday robbery of a Proctorville bank. The Scioto… Read More
Firefighters Battle Two Separate Brush Fires
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Firefighters are putting out hotspots from one of two brush fires that shut down roads in Athens County Monday. The fire forced crews to close Ervin Road at Radford Road…. Read More
Meigs County Man Pleads Guilty To Killing Father
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A Meigs County man will spend the next 15 years in prison for murdering his father. According to a news release by Meigs County Prosecutor Colleen Williams, James E. Gardner,… Read More
Online Job Ad Postings In Southeast Ohio Rise
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Online ads for jobs in Southeast Ohio rose in January and February by more than 700 compared to the same period last year. More than 6,200 job openings were posted… Read More
Chillicothe Police Alleged Burglar Inside Home
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A Chillicothe man faces a burglary charge after police arrested him inside a home. Officers discovered Steven Burns, 40, inside the home at 616 Commanche Road around 6 a.m. Wednesday…. Read More
Coshocton Deputy Injured In Crash
By: Associated Press, Atish Baidya
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UPDATE 2:08 p.m. A spokeswoman with the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation says the suspect shot by a Coshocton County deputy sheriff has died. The suspect was shot after a pursuit… Read More
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