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New $3 Waste Fee Being Implemented
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A new fee is going into effect for residents of Athens and Hocking counties. This "Generation Fee" will go to the Athens Hocking Solid Waste District. "The operators will be… Read More
Petition Seeks Re-Districting Ballot Measure
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As we have already reported, former Governor Ted Strickland has been active in Southeast Ohio recently on behalf of President Barack Obama and other Democrats seeking election or re-election. Strickland… Read More
Athens School Board Moves Forward On Emergency Levy Proposal
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Residents of the Athens City School District apparently will see a 7.4 mill emergency operating levy on the ballot in November. The Athens School Board took the first formal step… Read More
Gentile, Thompson Face Off For Ohio 30th District Senate Seat
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The contest for state senator in Ohio's 30th District is now joined. Lou Gentile is the Democratic candidate and Shane Thompson is the Republican. Gentile now represents the 30th… Read More
Athens Developer Looks Toward Gas Drilling
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Ohio University is the big economic force in Athens, no doubt about it, but Brent Hayes has some influence, too. Although he lives out in the country, Hayes is going… Read More
OU Negotiating For Old Woolworth Building
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Ohio University is planning a move to a vacant building in downtown Athens. Officials are negotiating a lease for space in the old Woolworth building at 31 South Court Street…. Read More
Southeast Ohio Woman Goes To Jail For Fraud
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The Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation says 11 individuals have been convicted of charges related to defrauding Ohio's workers' compensation system during May. One of the 11 is a Gallia… Read More
Strickland Touring Southeast Ohio For Obama
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Former Governor Ted Strickland is a National Campaign Co-Chair for President Barack Obama and Strickland has been quite active in that role. He was in Logan and New Lexington Wednesday… Read More
OU Homecoming Parade To Follow New Route In Fall
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Ohio University President Roderick McDavis has approved a new homecoming parade route that avoids several bars on Court Street where alcohol-related problems have occurred in the past. The decision was… Read More
Athens Co. Children Services Still Searching For New Leader
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The hunt for a new leader at Athens County Children Services is on again. The Board had picked Chris Derry for the job of executive director of the agency but… Read More
Thompson Officially Announces State Senate Run
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If you ask Republican Shane Thompson what his focus is in the race for the Ohio 30th Senate District, he'll answer: "Job creation and economic growth for Ohio's Appalachian region."… Read More
New Appointee Begins Term At Next OU Trustees Meeting
By: Fred Kight
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Governor John Kasich announced Wednesday the appointment of Diana Hisey as a member of the Ohio University Board of Trustees. Hisey will take the position vacated by Robert Kidder. … Read More
GOP Candidate To Announce For Senate
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Shane Thompson is expected to officially announce his candidacy for the Ohio Senate Wednesday. Thompson is a Republican from St. Clairsville and is running in the 30th District. Laura Groux… Read More
Ted Strickland Visits Athens With Senator Lou Gentile
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Former Governor Ted Strickland made a campaign stop in Athens Monday. No, Strickland is not running for office but he's lending his support to Lou Gentile, who is. "I know… Read More
OhioHealth Names New O’Bleness CEO
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OhioHealth announced today that Greg Long has accepted the position of president and chief executive officer at O'Bleness Health System in Athens. Long is currently the chief operating officer at… Read More
Statewide Sweepstakes Encourages Ohioans To Explore Natural Landmarks
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The Nature Conservancy in Ohio has launched a statewide sweepstakes to encourage Ohioans to get outdoors this summer and see their state's best natural areas. "Natural Treasurers of Ohio" participants have… Read More
Statewide Absentee Ballot Requests Coming To Ohio Voters
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Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted is very aware this is a presidential election year. It's only June, but November and the General Election are very much on his mind…. Read More
Cambridge Man Faces Charges In Foster Father’s Murder
By: Fred Kight
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Guernsey County Prosecutor Daniel Padden says Perry Buco has been indicted for aggravated murder. The announcement Friday says Buco has also been indicted for aggravated robbery, theft and grand theft…. Read More
Tuition Will Top $10,000 At Ohio University
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Ohio University students and their parents will have to open their wallets and purses even wider for the next school year. For the first time, tuition and fees at OU… Read More
Gas Prices Expected To Fall As Summer Approaches
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A trip to the gas station can be a costly transaction, but it's not as bad as some predicted as the price of gasoline has actually fallen a bit as… Read More
Athens Officials Call For Impact Study On Proposed Wayne National Forest Leasing
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A crowd estimated to be at least 100 strong gathered at the Wayne National Forest Headquarters in Nelsonville Wednesday afternoon for a rally. Athens City Mayor Paul Wiehl, Athens City… Read More
Committee Suggests New Parade Route
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After complaints about drunken behavior along the old route, a committee is recommending a new one for the annual homecoming parade at Ohio University. The Ad Hoc Parade Route Committee… Read More
Political Opponents Agree On Exotic Animal Legislation
By: Fred Kight
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Both the Ohio House and Senate are expected to act this coming week on a bill regulating exotic animals. The legislation was approved by the House Agriculture and Natural Resources… Read More
Four Athens Educators Laid Off
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The Athens City School District laid off a principal and three teachers Thursday night. It also abolished 16 aide, cashier, cook and other positions. The action was largely due to… Read More
Grand Jury To Consider Murder Charges Against Glouster Man
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An Athens County Grand Jury will consider murder charges against a Glouster man. Gary Wooten, 20, of Glouster, was in court for a preliminary hearing that lasted until late Wednesday… Read More
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