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Court Affirms Life Sentence For Convicted Murderer
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A man involved in the 2009 murder of Donnie Putnam in New Marshfield will indeed have to spend a life sentence in prison without the possibility of parole until at… Read More
Man Gets Prison Time For Having 800 Doses Of LSD
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A Cutler man charged with having nearly 800 doses of LSD has been sentenced to four years in prison and is not eligible for early release. Jeremy Cutshaw, 42, appeared… Read More
Area Officials Undergo Training To Combat Terroristic Events
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A hands-on, live-action training seminar took place Wednesday at the Athens County Fairgrounds giving first responders and emergency management personnel valuable experience in dealing with biochemical and terrorist incidents. “It… Read More
Glouster residents sue after pipeline explosion
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Two Glouster residents are suing Tennessee Gas Pipeline Co. and its owner after a pipeline exploded two years ago, resulting in significant damage to property along Taylor Road in Morgan… Read More
Recognizing The Unknown
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The cemeteries at The Ridges in Athens is the final resting place for 86 veterans and maybe more than a hundred more. It's the "maybe" that is concerning and one… Read More
Death Penalty Maybe On The Table In Glouster Homicide Case
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A Glouster man has been implicated in the death of his father after a body was found in a well under a porch at the men’s residence. As the case… Read More
OU Student Misidentified As Alleged Rape Victim
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An Ohio University student who was misidentified as the victim of an alleged rape that took place over Homecoming weekend filed a complaint with police over telecommunications harassment. The female… Read More
Glouster Man Implicated In Father’s Death
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A Glouster man is in jail and may be the prime suspect in the death of his father. Paul J. Roberts, 40, of 68 Locust Street in Glouster, is being… Read More
Glouster Man Suspected In Death Of His Father
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A Glouster man is in jail and may be the prime suspect in the death of his father. Paul J. Roberts, 40, of 68 Locust Street in Glouster, is being… Read More
Glouster man implicated in father’s death
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A Glouster man is in jail and may be the prime suspect in the death of his father. Paul J. Roberts, 40, of 68 Locust Street in Glouster, is being… Read More
OU student misidentified as alleged rape victim, files harassment complaint
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An Ohio University student who was misidentified as the victim of an alleged rape that took place over Homecoming weekend filed a complaint with police over telecommunications harassment. The female… Read More
Accused Rapist Pleads To Lesser Charge, Sentenced To Six Years In Prison
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An Athens man has been sentenced to six years in prison after pleading guilty last week to felonious assault and theft. Shannon Williams, 41, was indicted last year by an… Read More
OU Football Player Gets Diversion On Drug Charge
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An Ohio University football player who was suspended indefinitely from the team after being charged with trafficking in drugs has pleaded guilty to the offense and entered the Athens County… Read More
Founder Of Breast Cancer Support Group Honored During Luncheon
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Seemingly everyone knows someone who has been impacted by breast cancer. Cancer in general can effect lives in a variety of manners, including the ability to take it altogether. Almost… Read More
Sheriff Asks For Quashing Of Subpoena
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Athens County Sheriff Patrick Kelly wants to quash a grand jury subpoena issued for records relating to his office’s use of confidential informants. The grand jury, convened by the Ohio… Read More
Spectacle Gains Steam with Inagural Event
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The walls, interior and even staff members of the Athens Public Library were transformed Saturday to feature a steam-powered alternate look at technology and life from the viewpoint of Steampunk…. Read More
Convicted Of Gross Sexual Imposition, Glouster Man Denies Wrongdoing In Civil Suit
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A Glouster man being sued by the families of sexually abused children has filed a response to the lawsuit and essentially denies any wrongdoing. Thomas Shifflet, 76, was convicted earlier… Read More
Woman Convicted In Death Of Stepchild Looks To Appeal Life Sentence
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A woman from The Plains who pleaded guilty to charges related to the death of her 4-year-old stepdaughter wants to appeal her life sentence, but she may be too late…. Read More
Belpre Man Convicted Of Attempted Murder Appealing Case After Plea Deal
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A Belpre man who accepted a plea deal which convicted him of 14 felony charges — including attempted murder — is appealing his case, arguing that he didn’t get along… Read More
Glouster Man Pleads No Contest To Charges In Shooting Death Of Alleged Burglar
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UPDATE 3:16 p.m. A Glouster man who shot and killed an alleged burglar last month pleaded no contest Tuesday in Athens County Common Pleas Court to a felony charge of reckless… Read More
Excessive Heat Damages Portion Of Route 7 In Belpre
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Soaring temperatures resulted in a relatively rare occurrence in Washington County — a portion of Route 7 burst upward Wednesday evening, causing the closure of the highway and a traffic… Read More
Former OU Students Gets Jail Time In Election Fraud Case
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A former Ohio University student will spend time behind bars after pleading guilty to 23 felony charges involving election fraud. Timothy Zureick, 22, of Cincinnati, entered into a plea agreement… Read More
Athens County To Create Wild Animal Response Team
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Following legislation drafted by Gov. John Kasich after the wild animal escape in Zanesville in 2011, each county in Ohio will be required to create a Dangerous Wild Animal Response… Read More
Chauncey Man Charged With Felonious Assault After Shooting
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A Chauncey man has been charged with felonious assault after a shooting incident Sunday in which the man was allegedly hired to kill another Chauncey resident. Joe Burch, 49, was… Read More
Copper Wire Theft Leaves Thousands Without Power, Hocking College Closed
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UPDATE 3:05 p.m. Athens County Sheriff Pat Kelly says his department may have a person of interest related to the theft of copper wire from a American Electric Power Ohio's station… Read More