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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 no reports of illness in pigs or people at the Athens County Fair. Statewide, 30 human cases of the flu virus known as H3N2v have… 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 gun on himself. Officers responded to a domestic disturbance call with shots fired just before 9:30 Wednesday night. They found Tina Carter on the porch… 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 on Republican incumbent Troy Balderson. Democrat Teresa Scarmack is a kindergarten teacher in the Logan-Hocking School District. She says the fight over Senate Bill 5… 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 from city code in four areas for Pearl House, which is meant to house homeless people who have substance-abuse problems while they receive treatment. Lawyers… 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 but the one most recently admitted have been discharged. Health Commissioner Gerald Vallee says in general, people are recovering quickly. More than 60 people have… 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 A variant H3N2. That's according to Charles Hammer, the administrator for the Athens City-County Health Department. Hammer says there have been no cases of that… 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 boilers. You'll find more in this afternoon's audio update.
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 Administration says she was operating a piece of heavy equipment, possibly a bulldozer, when she "somehow was run over by that piece of equipment." Wilkerson… 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 a complaint against Stan Heffner that sparked the state's watchdog to conduct a year-long investigation. "It was clear that he did have a conflict of… 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. A year-long investigation by the Inspector General turned up evidence of wrongdoing. Phillips says lawmakers have to keep track of where the money's going. "This… Read More
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