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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,… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… Read More
Bank Robber Granted Judicial Release
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An Albany man has been granted judicial release after serving a year in prison for robbing a bank in Athens. Emmanuel Arocho, 32, was sentenced to four years in prison… Read More
Athens Co. Job And Family Services Director Resigns After Pre-Disciplinary Hearing With Commissioners
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After a pre-disciplinary hearing conducted by the Athens County Commissioners Tuesday regarding Jack Frech, director of Athens County Department of Job and Family Services, the commissioners decided not to take… Read More
Bulk Amount Of LSD Allegedly Found In Nelsonville Home
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A Mason woman was arrested Friday from a home in Nelsonville on drug-related charges stemming out of Franklin County. Her arrest may also lead to additional drug-related charges in Athens… Read More
Attorney Claims Client Is A Victim Of Circumstances
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An attorney for a Michigan man accused of raping an Ohio University student claims her client is innocent, a victim of circumstances and is only being charged due to pressure… Read More
Erickson Says He Was Forced Out As College President
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The former president of Hocking College says he did not resign voluntarily but was instead forced to do so because he was protecting an employee. Ron Erickson stepped down as… Read More
Hocktoberfest Entertains Students And Community (PHOTOS)
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"So these two guys used ropes and climbed like 80 feet into the air and after that they tried to knock each other off a log into the water." That… Read More
Police Adapt To New Technology
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Years ago, a police officer in the city of Athens would sit in a cruiser, virtually cut off from the rest of the police force thanks to the use of… Read More
Police adapt to be adept with new technology
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Years ago, a police officer in the city of Athens would sit in a cruiser, virtually cut off from the rest of the police force thanks to the use of… Read More
Drowning Ruled As Cause In 1 Death, Undetermined In Another
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Investigators have ruled drowning as the cause of death of one man who went missing and was found in the Hocking River but the cause of death for another man… Read More
Charges Related To Bone Theft From OU Dismissed
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An Ohio University employee accused of tipping off a fellow employee to a bone theft investigation has had charges against him in Athens County Common Pleas Court dismissed. Jerry Reed,… Read More
The Plains Man Gets Eight Years On Burglary Charges
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A 24-year-old man from The Plains is headed to prison for the next eight years after pleading guilty to a number of burglaries that have taken place in Athens. Joseph… Read More
Former Wee Cats Coach Pleads Guilty To Theft
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The former cheerleading coach of Trimble Local Schools and the youth organization known as Wee Cats has pleaded guilty to an allegation of theft. Christa Shutts, 30, of Jacksonville, appeared… Read More
Glouster Police Chief Arrested
By: Joe Higgins | Athens Messenger, Susan Tebben | The Athens Messenger
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The chief of police in Glouster was arrested Friday and currently faces two felony charges. The Athens Messenger first made contact with Glouster Mayor Miles Wolf who confirmed that the… Read More
Go Ohio Valley: Ohio Glass Museum
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Go Ohio Valley is a free app produced by Adams Publishing Group of Ohio and presents an avenue to explore numerous categories and activities in the region including dining, lodging,… Read More
Nelsonville Open Gateway To Historic Square
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A new feature was erected in Nelsonville Tuesday, clearly marking the way toward the city's historic downtown Public Square. Piece by piece, the new arch was assembled over Rocky Boots… Read More
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