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Final Report, Recommendations Released on “Freedom Of Expression” Policy
By: Atish Baidya, Liam Niemeyer
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The advisory group reviewing Ohio University’s controversial interim police on freedom of expression released a report Monday with numerous recommendations for the creation of a new policy. Among the 24… Read More

Athens Community Rally to Support of Charlottesville Victims
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Chants of solidarity filled the air as dozens of community members sent a clear message of support of those killed or injured in Charlottesville, Virginia on Saturday. “Today is about… Read More

Broadband 101: Terms to Know
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Basic Terms You Should Know Broadband internet connection: the FCC currently defines broadband internet as a connection with at least a 25 Mbps download speed and a 3 Mbps upload… Read More

Search for Missing Kayaker Continues
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Update 7/10/17 @ 12:00 p.m. ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – Search and recovery crews are using side-scan sonar in their search for a missing kayaker from Meigs County. Ohio Department of… Read More

First-Ever Athens Pride Fest Set for This Weekend
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Members of the LGBTQ+ community will be coming together this weekend for the first-ever Athens Pride Fest. Douglas Koala Robinson is a member of the Southeastern Ohio LGBT Coalition, one… Read More

Athens Man Charged with Arson
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Authorities say they’ve arrested an Athens man in connection with six fires that were intentionally set early Thursday morning in Athens. In a news release, the State Fire Marshal’s Fire… Read More

Multi-County Issues Fail to Garner Voter Support
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Voters Fayette, Highland, Pickaway, Pike, and Ross counties rejected a 1 mill levy for the Paint Valley Alcohol Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services Board (ADAMH). The levy would have… Read More

Detectives Investigating Break-In at Movies 10
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Update Sat. April 29 A tip was received by the Athens County Sheriff’s Office leading to the arrest of two men in connection with the break-in. On Friday, investigators received… Read More

Crews Working to Repair Water Main Break in Athens
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Update 9 a.m. Feb. 18 – The boil order has been lifted for the city of Athens. Update 4:30 p.m. – Work is continuing on the waterline break in… Read More

OUPD Investigating Two Reported Rapes
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Ohio University Police say they are investigating two reported rapes of students. According to a crime alert issued by the department, one victim reported being raped to police at 6:20… Read More

Officers Fired On While Executing Search Warrant in Gallia County
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Law enforcement officers in Gallia County were fired on while executing a search warrant at home in Gallipolis early Monday morning. According to Gallia County Sheriff Matt Champlin deputies from… Read More

McDavis to Leave Ohio University in February for New Position
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Outgoing Ohio University President Roderick McDavis will be headed to Washington D.C. to serve as a new managing principal at AGB Search. McDavis’ last day at Ohio University will be… Read More

Suspect Wounded in Officer-Involved Shooting
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The Athens County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an incident involving three officers from the Athens Police Department that resulted in the shooting of a suspect Saturday morning. Samuel Lott, 18, of… Read More

Two More People Indicted in River Park Shooting Case
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Athens Police are looking for one of two people indicted in connection with the shooting death of a man at the River Park apartment complex. The Athens County Prosecutor’s Office… Read More

Athens Co. Sheriff – Missing 9-Year-Old Girl Located
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UPDATE From Athens County Sheriff’s Office: 6:13PM Haley Bedsole has been located safe. Thank you for your assistance! ***************************************** The Athens County Sheriff’s Office says its searching for a missing 9-year old girl last seen in… Read More

Unofficial Election Results from Ross County
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Voters in Ross County have approved 3.0 mill levy that will fund the Ross County Board of Development Disabilities, according to unofficial results. Fifty-three percent of voters cast ballots in… Read More

Dozens Arrested During First Fest Weekend
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City officials say two dozen people were arrested on alcohol-related charges during the first weekend of the spring fest season. The Athens Police Department arrested one person on an alcohol-related… Read More

Wheelersburg Teen Killed in Fatal Crash
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The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash in Wheelersburg that killed an 18-year-old man. According to a press release from the Portsmouth Post the victim, Ethan Pauley… Read More

Update: Athens County Reduced to Level 2 Snow Emergency
By: Associated Press, Atish Baidya
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Update 1/23/16 @ 2:00 p.m. Athens County is now at a level 2 snow emergency. Update 1/23/16 @ 12:40 p.m. Athens County is still under a level 3 snow… Read More

Athens County Sheriff Office Seeking Indictment in Youth Football Theft Case
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The Athens County Sheriff’s Office is recommending a grand jury charge the treasurer of the Federal Hocking Youth Football Association with theft. In a news release, Sheriff Rodney Smith says… Read More

Thomas Linzey, co-founder of the Community Environmental Legal Defense Fund
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In this episode of “Conversations from Studio B”, host Atish Baidya has a conversation with environmental activist Thomas Linzey, co-founder and executive director of the Community Environmental Legal Defense Fund…. Read More

Brown Announces $3.5 Million in Funding to Local Energy Company
By: Associated Press, Atish Baidya
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Athens-based SunPower Inc. will be getting $3.5 million in federal funding for a generator development project. U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) announced the funding today. “The generators built at SunPower… Read More

DeWine Announces Initiatives to Help with Campus Sexual Assaults
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The Ohio Attorney General’s Office will be providing $3 million in grants to help college campuses strengthen their sexual assault victim advocacy programs. Attorney General Mike DeWine announced the grants… Read More

City of Dublin Names Goss New Director of Development
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The City of Dublin has named Donna Goss as its new director of development. Goss has served as Director of Real Estate Management, Community Engagement and Economic Development at Ohio… Read More

Snow and Ice Hampering Power Restoration Efforts
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Update 3/6/15 @ 10:35 a.m. AEP Ohio says more than 800 people are working on power restoration efforts in the aftermath of a winter storm that dumped at least seven inches… Read More
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