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Former Southeast Imports Property Sold At Auction
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The former home of Southeast Imports Superstore on Columbus Road has been sold to the highest bidder after an auction Saturday that saw the property split into three pieces and sold at a total of $535,000. The sale price is reportedly lower than what Athens County recently offered when it was being considered as a… Read More

Hodson Thrilled To Fill In As Common Pleas Judge
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Sitting behind the judge’s desk in Athens County Common Pleas Court this week was a member of the media, and he felt right at home. But going from asking questions for news stories to deciding cases is not as much of a stretch as one might think for WOUB Director Tom Hodson. Monday, Hodson was… Read More

Man Discovers Meth In Car He Bought At Auction
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When Robert Pancake of Valley View Auto Parts in Nelsonville purchased a 1997 Chevrolet Tahoe for only $700, he received a lot more than he expected. A bag of clothes in the rear cargo area of the Tahoe contained a plastic bag, wrapped in black tape, which concealed a significant amount of a white, powdery… Read More

Man Indicted On 24 Felony Charges In Shooting Incident
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An Alexander Twp. man has been indicted on 24 felony charges which carry a maximum total prison sentence of nearly 200 years. Franklin Green, 34, was indicted by an Athens County grand jury Monday on 11 felony counts of attempted murder, 11 felony counts of felonious assault, one felony count of having weapons while under… Read More

Rockslide Further Damages Glouster Home
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Another rockslide has occurred near a Glouster home and officials fear more may be on the way. Last week, rocks hovering on a hill near the home of Tabby and Christopher Huddy at 19380 State Route 329 came crashing down, knocking the residence off its foundation. Saturday, a large boulder followed suit, making its way… Read More