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Hocking Co. Man Charged With Wife’s Attempted Murder
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A Hocking County man faces attempted murder and felonious assault charges following the shooting of his wife. According to Hocking County Sheriff's Deputy Dave Valkinburg, Paul Sinkovitz, 65, shot his wife Delia Sinkovitz, 56, during a domestic dispute on Friday. Valkinburg says the bullet her husband fired at her did not penetrate the right side… Read More
Deputies Remove Highway Overpass Anti-Fracking Sign
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Athens County sheriff's deputies removed an anti-fracking sign from the overpass located at US Route 33 Strouds Run/ Peach Ridge Monday morning. Sheriff Patrick Kelly dispatched two deputies, Lieutenant Steve Sedwick and Deputy John Kulchar to remove the 20-foot banner that was drapped over the side of the bypass. Kelly says that his deputies arrived in… Read More
Unofficial Morgan County Election Results
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Unofficial results in Morgan County favor Democrat Adam Shriver who defeated his opponent, Republican Michael Chapin with 51% of the vote in the county commisioner race. More than half of the voters approved the Ambulance Service renewal levy for 1.6 mills for 5 years. The Morgan County Senior Citizens additional levy also passed with 55%… Read More
Trio Arrested For Allegedly Stealing Campaign Signs
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Three people are charged with theft for allegedly stealing political signs Saturday morning. The alleged thieves included a father who was driving the vehicle, his daughter, and another juvenile female of no relation. Athens County Sheriff Pat Kelly would not release the name of the man. The name of the girls were not released because… Read More
Vinton County Fire Ruled As Arson
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The Ohio State Fire Marshal ruled a fire that killed a Vinton County man is a case of arson. The body of 75-year-old Thomas Jackson was found inside a home on Goosecreek Road in South Bloomingville on October 19th. Investigators said there is specific evidence the fire was intentionally set but can't release the… Read More
First Woman To Lead Ohio University Alumni Association
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For the first time in its 150-year history Ohio University will have a woman lead its alumni association. Jennifer Lewis Neubauer, of Pittsburgh, Penn., has been named assistant vice president of alumni relations and executive director of the Ohio University Alumni Association. According to a university release, Neubauer, who currently serves as the director for… Read More
Attempted Abduction In Hocking County
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A 16-year-old girl living in Hocking County was almost abducted this morning at around 6:20 while waiting for her bus at Laurel Run Road. Sheriff Lanny North says the attempted abductor was an older man with white hair and a white beard who was driving a red Geo Metro. The man insisted that the girl… Read More
Stolen Semi Located In Scioto County
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A man is in jail in connection with stealing a semi truck in Kentucky and bringing it to Scioto County. Scioto County Sheriff Marty Donini says his deputies arrested 27-year-old Corey Murphy, of Stout, after the semi truck parked outside a business in Maysville, Kentucky was stolen. The victim of the theft returned to… Read More
ODOT Awards $16 Million To Ohio Counties For Safe Routes To School Program
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The Ohio Department of Transportation has awarded grants to four Southeast Ohio counties to ensure that children have a safe experience commuting to school. Athens, Licking, Guernsey and Washington counties are among 15 others across the state to receive a portion of $16 million dollars. The grants will fund 68 projects through the Safe Routes… Read More
Search Continues For Vehicle Involved In Athens County Hit-And-Run
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The Ohio State Highway Patrol is still seeking information on a vehicle that struck and killed a pedestrian in Athens County earlier this month. Roger D. Jordan, 57, of Glouster was killed on Pleasanton Road near US Route 33 on May 12. A witness reported that Jordan was lying in the road when they approached… Read More