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Paperwork On 18 Tax Issues Filed In Athens County
Athens County towns, townships and school districts are trying to get 18 tax issues on the November ballot. Today was the deadline for filing the paperwork with the Board of… Read More
More Growth At Zanesville Industrial Park
The Zanesville-Muskingum County Port Authority is getting a state grant to help with further development of the EastPointe Business Park. Port Authority Executive Director Mike Jacoby says the $137,000 grant… Read More
Economic Development Effort Takes New Approach
The economic development game is changing in Southeast Ohio. There's a new manager in the dugout. And there's a new team taking the field. The new manager is John… Read More
Athens County Protestor Indicted For Inducing Panic
Madeline ffitch said today she will plead not guilty to a charge of inducing panic. ffitch is the 31-year-old Athens County woman who staged a protest at an Athens County… Read More
New Fire Station Opening In Vinton County
The Wilkesville Volunteer Fire Department will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony on August 15 for their new fire station. The 3,500 square foot structure has four bays and office… Read More
Vinton County Installs New Heating System
Columbia Gas of Ohio officials today presented the Vinton County Commissioners a check for more than $43,000. The money is to to help pay for new gas boilers at the… Read More
Plant Accident Fatal In Chillicothe
Update 2:20 p.m. We now know a female worker was killed in this morning's fatal mishap at the Glatfelter plant in Chillicothe. Bill Wilkerson with the Occupational Safety and Health… Read More
Plant Accident Fatal In Chillicothe
The Chillicothe Police Department is investigating a fatal mishap this morning at the Glatfelter plant. It's being called "an industrial accident" and it happened at 7-30 but beyond that we… Read More
Monroe County Mine Seeks EPA Permit
The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency is reviewing plans for a mining project in Monroe County. American Energy Corporation has filed an application for a permit to discharge treated runoff from… Read More
Athens Food Company Official Says Economy Better
Thousands of people turned out for an Ohio wine festival Friday and Saturday. An Athens food vendor says his sales at the event suggest a comeback for the economy. "This… Read More
No Guarantees For Former Burr Oak Workers
When Burr Oak Lodge and Conference Center closed earlier this year, approximately 45 people lost their jobs there. Now that the Lodge is reopening, will they go back to work?… Read More
Athens Attorney And Historian Relished Civil War Anniversary
Bill Walker enjoys studying the American Civil War. He's constantly reading, researching and talking about the war. Walker – who is an Athens attorney – is not alone with… Read More
Regional Leaders Talk Economic Development In Marietta
Economic development leaders from around the region were to gather in Marietta this morning to meet with the new president of the Appalachian Partnership for Economic Growth. That man is… Read More
Former OU Football Player Indicted For Felonious Assault
A former Ohio University football player accused of punching another student in the face has been indicted for felonious assault. Athens County Prosecutor Keller Blackburn says 19-year-old Christopher Tarrant turned… Read More
Second Person Dies From Car Crash
A Scioto County traffic accident last week has claimed another life. Kathy Beesler, 60, of South Webster has died at a Columbus hospital. The Highway Patrol said today that Beesler… Read More
First Casino Money Received By Athens County
Athens County has just gotten a little over $56,000 as its share of casino money. The quarterly payment from the Ohio Department of Taxation is tax revenue from the new… Read More
Newport Man Arrested For Four Year Old Murder
Washington County Sheriff Larry Mincks says the man who murdered Patrick Arnold four years ago is now in custody. A Marietta newspaper is reporting that Mark Stevens, 48, of Newport… Read More
Athens County Hit By Another Funding Cut
A cut in federal funding is cited as the reason for a reduction in help for Athens County residents wanting job-training. Athens County Job and Family Services made the announcement… Read More
Burr Oak Announcement Tomorrow
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources will make an announcement tomorrow regarding the lodge at Burr Oak State Park. The lodge was closed in January because business was bad and… Read More
OU Gets Funding For Energy Overhaul
Ohio University is getting $29 million in financing to implement a comprehensive energy efficiency and conservation overhaul of 72 buildings at its main campus in Athens. The money is from… Read More
House Committee Hearing Looks At “War On Coal”
Pro-coal politicians converged on St. Clairsville Tuesday to bash President Obama for his, quote, "energy failures." The United States House Sub-committee field hearing drew the attention of about 50 people… Read More
Cambridge Historical District Project Receives State Award
Mike Edwards calls the revitalization of Cambridge "a breath of fresh air." And Edwards, the city's downtown grant coordinator, says it was "much needed" by the merchants. "They're fighting… Read More
Former Nelsonville Interim City Manager Hired Again
Joe Scherer is leaving as Nelsonville's city manager but not before passing the torch to Mark Hall. Law Director Garry Hunter says Hall has been hired to replace Scherer, whose… Read More
Hocking Hills State Park Ranks No. 1
Folks in Hocking County now can make the claim they're "number one" and get backing from the country's premier website for camping and hiking. Tripleblaze.com has just released its list… Read More
Appalachian Women Wanted For HPV Study
Health experts say girls and young women are not protecting themselves against cervical cancer as much as they should, and the problem is worse in Appalachia Ohio. The concern is… Read More
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