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Hocking College PR Director On Paid Leave
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Michael Brown, Hocking College’s executive director of marketing and public community relations, has been placed on paid administrative leave. Brown, also a broadcaster for the Hocking College Hawks football team, began work with the school on July 31. President Betty Young confirmed Friday that Brown was placed on leave “pending a review of his actions… Read More
Attempted Rape Reported in Athens
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The Athens Police Department is investigating an alleged attempted rape that took place early Saturday morning on East Carpenter Street in Athens. According to a police report, officers were dispatched to handle a possible sexual assault complaint on East Carpenter Street at 2:06 a.m. A female described her alleged assailant as standing around 5 feet,… Read More
Memorial Day Ceremony Remembers Asylum Residents
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Serving as a means of busting the stigma carried with mental illness, the 2015 Memorial Day Ceremony at The Ridges’ Tower Cemetery was somber with remembrance but also featured a number of smiles and a backdrop of determination. This year’s ceremony was presented by the combined efforts of the Athens Chapter of the National Alliance… Read More
Ratha Con Brings Out All Kinds of Characters
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Zombies, superheroes, lightsabers, steampunk, comic books, Ghostbusters and the like…all in the same place at the same time. It’s a geek’s or nerd’s dream come true and a good time was had by all. Ratha Con descended upon the Athens Community Center Saturday for the fourth time. The annual event is held by ARTS/West each… Read More
Athens Man Has Judicial Release Denied
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An Athens man sentenced to eight years in prison for robbing an Ohio University student has been denied a chance of early judicial release. Nicholas Dowler, 26, appeared in Athens County Common Pleas Court on Tuesday after applying for judicial release from a prison sentence. The sentence stemmed from guilty pleas to charges of robbery,… Read More
From Humble Beginnings, Frog Ranch Salsa Is A Local Food Powerhouse
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While sitting out on the deck of a newly purchased home in the middle of the woods, shooting the breeze with some friends, Craig Cornett and Kristi Hewitt talked about their financial future. From humble beginnings that started with some pickled peppers, Frog Ranch Salsa was born. More than a decade has passed and, with… Read More
Sexual Assaults Prompts Message from OUPD Chief
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Ohio University police officers are stepping up patrols in response to a number of sexual harassment reports made in recent weeks. Last week, a female Ohio University student reported a sexual imposition. She alleged that between 2-3 p.m. on Jan. 13, an unknown male approached her, touched her buttocks and then ran away. Police have… Read More
Connections Were Forged At The Union
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photo: Scott Winland Bars sometimes have their own niche of clientele, but for The Union Bar & Grill's regular patrons there is no niche — everyone is welcome. Some who have frequented the historic venue in Athens have come away with a special connection, be it to the music or even love, and after last… Read More
Six Injured and Dozens Displaced Because of Union Street Fire
By: Joe Higgins | Athens Messenger, Susan Tebben | The Athens Messenger
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Six people were injured, 30 Ohio University students were displaced and five buildings suffered extensive damage as a result of an early morning fire on Union Street in Athens. The buildings housing Jack Neal Floral, Campus Sundry, Smoke Zone, The Union and Jackie O's Public House were all damaged by the fire which started around… Read More
Former Bobcat Violates Terms of Judicial Release
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A former Ohio University football player sentenced to two years in prison for attacking a fellow student has violated the terms of his community control by not paying restitution. Christopher Tarrant, 21, of Hamilton, pleaded guilty in May of last year to felonious assault and was sentenced to two years in prison. In December, he… Read More
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