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FracTracker To Set Up Shop In Ohio
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Shale gas drilling continues to attract intense interest in Ohio. Big money is involved, and jobs, and there are environmental concerns. Executive Director, Brook Lenker, and… Read More
McDavis Focuses On Change, Potential In University Address
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Ohio University President Roderick McDavis says everything the university does "elevates Ohio's potential for economic development and cultural fulfillment." He made the statement Tuesday at his state of the university… Read More
Wayne Nat’l Report Calls For No Add’l Fracking Analysis
By: Fred Kight
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There is no need for further environmental analysis of possible fracking. That's the announcement Monday from the Wayne National Forest. Forest Supervisor Anne Carey signed a report that concludes… Read More
500+ Ohioans Expected To Attend RNC
By: Associated Press, Fred Kight
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The Republican National Convention begins today and local party chair Pete Couladis says it's an exciting time. Exciting in the sense that with the convention comes a growing interest in… Read More
Pike Co. Crash Claims Lancaster Man
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The Ohio State Highway Patrol says "drugs and alcohol are believed to have contributed" to a car crash in Pike County over the weekend that killed a man. Christopher Murphy,… Read More
New GOP Office Opens In Athens
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With a helping hand from the Ohio Secretary of State, the Republican Headquarters is now open in Athens. It happened at noon Friday with Secretary Jon Husted, who is a… Read More
“Snacks In My Backpack” Program Fills Nutritional Void
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On the most basic level, "Snacks in My Backpack" is an anti-hunger program. But you could call it an educational program, too, and a unification program. Karin Bright of… Read More
“Guilty By Popular Demand” Details Hocking Co. 1984 Double Murder Trial
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Long-time residents of Southeast Ohio will remember the name Dale Johnston. It will not be a fond memory, since it's associated with a grisly double-murder. And it will probably… Read More
Commissioner Sullivan Cleared Of Drug Accusation
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Athens County Commissioner Mark Sullivan will not face drug charges. A spokesman for the Ohio Attorney General's Office says a grand jury today determined charges are not warranted. "After an… Read More
Glouster Man Indicted For Stealing At Least $150,000
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An Athens County man was arraigned today for stealing from his grandmother, after she had passed away. Brent Poches, 39, of Glouster had been indicted for aggravated theft. Athens County… Read More
OU Students Head Back To Campus
By: Fred Kight
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The lazy days of summer come to an end today in Athens. Ohio University students will begin their fall invasion with the opening of the dormitories. University leaders have… Read More
Boulder Removal Project Looking For Contractor
By: Fred Kight
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The Fort Street Rock Fall Emergency Project is going to bid on August 31. "It's a threat that deserves our immediate oversight," said Blake Arthur, who manages the Abandoned Mine… Read More
Cambridge Stabbing Victim In Fair Condition
By: Fred Kight, WOUB Contributing Writer
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UPDATE 9:52 a.m. A Cambridge man, stabbed in front of a Steubenville Avenue residence on Wednesday morning, is now in "fair" condition. 24-year-old Stephen Ford III was reportedly stabbed in… Read More
Sara Marrs Takes Leadership Role
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Sara Marrs is the new director of the Athens County Economic Development Council. Marrs has been the acting director since Todd Shelton left in May to take another job. She… Read More
$2 million For Burr Oak
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The State Controlling Board released $2 million for remodeling at the Burr Oak Lodge and Conference Center on Monday. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources asked for the money as… Read More
Athens County: Make Rules Stronger
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Athens County is asking for tougher controls on waste disposal injection wells in Ohio. New state rules took effect in July but they are subject to review and Athens County… Read More
Announcement Coming On New Development Leader
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An announcement is expected today on a new leader for the Athens County Economic Development Council. Todd Shelton resigned as director back in May to work for U.S. Senator Rob… Read More
Hocking Co. Church Fire Ruled Arson
By: Associated Press, Fred Kight
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Ohio Division of State Fire Marshal investigators have determined Friday's church fire in Hocking County is the result of arson. The fire was on State Route 664 in South Bloomingville…. Read More
New Start For The Plains Elementary
By: Fred Kight
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Students in the Athens City School District start a new school year Monday. And The Plains Elementary starts a new era. A bigger bunch of students will fill the… Read More
Hocking College Trustees Appointed
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Hocking College has a new member of the Board of Trustees. Larry Rentschler of Perry County has just been appointed by a caucus of local school officials. He is a… Read More
New Contract For Athens City School Workers
By: Fred Kight
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Bus drivers, cafeteria workers and maintenance staff who work for the Athens City School District have a new contract. The school board approved the agreement Thursday evening after the agreement… Read More
Athens Farmer Doing Ok Despite Some Bad Weather
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While more Ohio counties are getting disaster area declarations because of drought and heat, Athens is not among those hit hard. As a matter of fact, farmer Kelly Abfall of… Read More
Building Doctors Visiting Somerset
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A team from the Ohio Historical Society will be in Perry County this evening to offer advice to old building owners. It's the Society's Building Doctor Clinic, which spokeswoman Mariangela… Read More
Grants For Distressed Areas
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The Ohio Department of Development has a program that targets distressed areas by giving grants to make improvements. Communities in four Southeast Ohio counties are getting such grants. They are… Read More
Lake Hope Will Be Bid Again
By: Fred Kight
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The Ohio Department of Natural Resources is not giving up its search for someone to run the new dining lodge a Lake Hope State Park. ODNR's Jim Henahan said today… Read More
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