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Athens Co. Officials: The Fair Is Safe
By: Michael Locklear
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Athens County officials are reassuring the public that attending the fair is safe. A news release says the pigs "are all looking very healthy" as of noon Thursday. There are… Read More
Two Dead In Oak Hill Murder-Suicide
By: Michael Locklear
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We now know who died in what appears to be a murder-suicide in Oak Hill. Police say 49-year-old Michael Carter shot and killed his wife Tina Carter before turning the… Read More
20th Senate District Candidates Talk Collective Bargaining, Fracking, Job Creation
By: Michael Locklear
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The two candidates in the race for Ohio's 20th Senate District butt heads on collective bargaining and fracking, among other hot topics in southeast Ohio. A political newcomer will take… Read More
Pearl House Developers Awaiting Zoning Decision
By: Michael Locklear
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Developers of a controversial housing project in Lancaster are awaiting a decision by the Board of Zoning Appeals on whether they can move forward. Fairfield Homes has asked to deviate… Read More
62 Sickened In Gallia Co. After Contact With Pigs
By: Michael Locklear
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Update 5:15 p.m. Four cases of H3N2v have been confirmed in Gallia County after "individuals had direct contact with swine at fairs." Seven Gallia County residents have been hospitalized. All… Read More
Athens Co. Health Department, Fair Officials Keeping Close Eye On Pigs
By: Michael Locklear
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Those overseeing the Athens County Fair are on heightened alert after exposure to pigs at other fairs in Ohio have resulted in more than a dozen human cases of influenza… Read More
Afternoon Audio Update For August 6
By: Michael Locklear
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We have more details on this morning's fatal mishap at a Chillicothe company, and Columbus Gas of Ohio officials have presented Vinton County Commissioners with a check for new gas… Read More
Plant Accident Fatal In Chillicothe
By: Fred Kight, Michael Locklear
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Update 2:20 p.m. We now know a female worker was killed in this morning's fatal mishap at the Glatfelter plant in Chillicothe. Bill Wilkerson with the Occupational Safety and Health… Read More
Ohio Superintendent Steps Down
By: Michael Locklear
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State Rep. Debbie Phillips of Athens says the Ohio Superintendent of Public Instruction made the right move by resigning amidst a probe that turned up evidence of wrongdoing. Phillips lodged… Read More
Complaint Made By Rep. Phillips Sparked Ohio Superintendent Probe
By: Michael Locklear
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State Rep. Debbie Phillips of Athens says her main concern has been the use of public funds after she lodged a complaint against Ohio Superintendent of Public Instruction Stan Heffner…. Read More
Former OU Football Player Indicted For Felonious Assault
By: Fred Kight, Michael Locklear
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A former Ohio University football player accused of punching another student in the face has been indicted for felonious assault. Athens County Prosecutor Keller Blackburn says 19-year-old Christopher Tarrant turned… Read More
Coal Company Announces Layoffs In Jefferson Co.
By: Michael Locklear
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The closure of a Jefferson County coal mining operation means at least 24 people are out of work. OhioAmerican Energy says an additional 32 employees will be laid off in… Read More
9,000 AEP Ohio Customers Still Without Power
By: Michael Locklear
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About 9,000 AEP Ohio customers are still without power. The company says restoration should be compete by 6 p.m. Saturday "(b)arring additional damage from any new storms that are forecast… Read More
Pomeroy To Get $750,000 For Water Line Replacement
By: Michael Locklear
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Some federal and state dollars are going to "help build and improve the water quality in Meigs County." U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) says Pomeroy will receive $750,000 to replace… Read More
Classes Resume At OU Southern After Water Line Breaks
By: Michael Locklear
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Classes have resumed at Ohio University Southern after a water line broke Wednesday. Adam Riehl, Director of Facilities Management at the campus in Ironton, says it happened during a construction… Read More
Sheriff’s Proposal For Firing Range Still On Hold
By: Michael Locklear
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An Athens County park group is raising concerns over the sheriff's proposal to use the firing range at Strouds Run for local law enforcement training. Marie Mimi Morrison is on… Read More
Ohio University’s Medical School Names New Dean
By: Michael Locklear
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A new dean has been named for Ohio University's Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine. Kenneth Johnson will take on the role Aug. 20. OU Executive Vice President and Provost Pam… Read More
Governor Imposes New Rules On Injection Wells
By: Associated Press, Michael Locklear
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Ohio Gov. John Kasich has issued an order immediately imposing new state regulations on deep-injection wells used to dispose of chemically-laced wastewater from oil and gas drilling. The directive issued… Read More
Zanesville Company Recalls 9,000 Pounds Of Deli Items
By: Michael Locklear
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A Zanesville company is recalling about 9,000 pounds of fully-cooked deli items because of possible contamination with a bacteria that can cause a deadly disease. Carl Rittberger Sr., Inc. says… Read More
Ohio Governor Requests Federal Disaster Assistance
By: Michael Locklear
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Update 9:35 p.m. The feds have approved Ohio Gov. John Kasich's request for emergency assistance. Kathleen Nelson with the Ohio Emergency Management Agency says that gives the state the ability… Read More
AEP Says Restoring Power Could Take 5 To 7 Days
By: Michael Locklear
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Update 10 p.m. American Electric Power is now reporting 9,000 "wires down and other hazards" and still says "restoration is expected to continue for at least 5-7 days for the… Read More
Southeast Ohio Employers Posting More Jobs Online
By: Michael Locklear
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Employers are posting more jobs online in southeast Ohio. That's according to the latest snapshot of job postings from the state's website OhioMeansJobs.com. The report covers mid-April to mid-May and… Read More
Woman Faces Felony Charge After Attaching Herself To Barrels At Well Site
By: Michael Locklear
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The woman who attached herself to a pair of barrels outside an injection well site says she now faces a fifth-degree felony of inducing panic. Madeline ffitch (lowercase spelling is… Read More
Meigs County Organization Awarded $99,000
By: Michael Locklear
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A Meigs County organization is getting $99,000 in federal money to establish a revolving loan fund for up-and-coming local businesses. The Meigs County Community Improvement Corporation received the grant from… Read More
Woman In Custody After Chaining Herself To Barrels At Well Site
By: Michael Locklear
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Update 12:10 p.m. Athens County Sheriff Pat Kelly says Madeline ffitch voluntarily freed herself after chaining herself to two concrete-filled barrels outside an injection well site this morning. Kelly says… Read More