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Union Street Loses Historical Value From Fire
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The fire that devastated Union Street last Sunday has left some business owners wondering what will become of the buildings that have to be torn down. Andrew Lambala, The Union employee, said,"I just really hope its doesn't turn into apartments or something crappy because this street has been kind of its own little microcosm for… Read More
Gallia County Unofficial Election Results
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Republican incumbent for the Gallia County Commissioner, Harold G. Montgomery lead the race with more than 1000 votes over his Democratic challengerr, Justin Fallon. Montgomery received 3,918 votes while Fallon received 2,882 votes and unaffiliated challenger, Jack G. Rife, received 607 votes. Voters passed a renewal tax for the County Council of Aging with 5,187… Read More
Meigs County Unofficial Election Results
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Unofficial election results are in for Meigs County. Republican incumbent Tim Ihle is the unofficial winner in the county commission race. Ihle received 3,204 votes over Independent challenger Mick Davenport who received 2,398 votes. Mary T. Byer ran unopposed in the county auditor race and received 4,303 votes. Voters failed to approve the Meigs County… Read More
Haunted Athens Tour Provides History, Benefits Students
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After the block party and trick-or-treating, what's left to celebrate on Halloween in Athens? The Theatre Association for Graduate Students hosts a tour for participants that takes them around several of Athens most "haunted" locations. The scripted tour makes a stop at all of Athens' cemeteries which, according to the script, makes a pentagram, a… Read More
Challengers For Athens County Court Of Common Pleas Hold Forum
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The fairly civil forum simmered with slight tensions as challenger Herman Carson brought up the number of overdue cases that incumbent Judge George McCarthy has in his dock. "The number of overdue cases under Judge McCarthy's dock has doubled since the time he was appointed by Gov. John Kasich," Carson says." As of September 30th,… Read More
Halloween in Athens: Past and Present
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'Tis the season for costumes and live music; October 25th marks the 40th annual Halloween in Athens block party. With a history of street takeovers and general unruliness, the block party has come a long way since it's early years. According to Ron Lucas, Deputy Service Safety Director, the Halloween block party arrived to Athens… Read More
Candidates For Ohio State Representative Debate
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Democrat Incumbent Debbie Phillips and Republican Yolan Dennis debated in the race for the 94th District State Representative at the Athens Library on Monday. The 94th districts runs through Athens, Meigs, and parts of Vinton and Washington counties. Among topics such as abortion rights, climate change, and worker's rights, Dennis and Phillips touched on the… Read More
OU Alumni On Campus For Homecoming Weekend
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Ohio University's 92nd homecoming brings Alumni and Bobcat family members back to campus this weekend for a cornucopia of events. WOUB's Paola Santiago spoke with some people back in town for the festivities. Click here for the full schedule of Alumni and Homecoming Weekend events.
Glouster Man In Court After Police Pursuit
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A Glouster man appeared in Athens County Municipal court Wednesday morning after shooting at police. Athens County Sherriff Rodney Smith said deputies were called to assist Glouster Police after coming under fire while serving an arrest warrant Tuesday night. Smith said police were trying to arrest Matthew Arno at him home when he fired on… Read More
The Plains Hosts The Indian Mound Festival
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The Plains Community Park will be featuring unique events at their 30th annual Indian Mound Festival starting tonight and ending Sunday, October 5th. Events like folk singers, car shows, ventriloquists, and parades will be held. Main events include an Archery Torunament and a series of over 20 craftsmen and artisans that will display their goods… Read More
Trimble Local Schools Free Lunches
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Children at Trimble Local and Federal Hocking schools and are now guranteed to go to classes with a full stomach. All students in these districts are now able to have free lunch through the Community Eligibilty Provision. According to the US Department of Agriculture, this program allows schools that mostly serve low-income children to give… Read More
Ohio Testing Samples For Uncommon Virus Sickening Children Across Midwest
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The Centers For Disease Control and Prevention will be testing samples from at least one Ohio children's hospital for an uncommon virus officials believe could be causing severe respiratory illnesses in children across the midwest. The CDC said the Enterovirus EV-D68 is has sickened hundreds of children across more than 10 states. Melanie Amato, the… Read More
Athens County Residents’ Struggle For Food
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Ohio ranks as one of the worst states for food insecurity. As defined by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, food insecurity means the lack of access for enough food to live an active and healthy life. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 32% of all Athens County residents live below the Federal Poverty Level. One… Read More
West Virginia Attorney General Sues President Obama
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West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is suing President Barack Obama's administration over allegations of hand-picking which laws to follow. The Republican's lawsuit was filed in U.S. District Court in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday. The filing by Solicitor General Elbert Lin targets an Obama administrative fix to let some people temporarily keep unqualified plans under… Read More
Chemical Spill Bankruptcy
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Time is running out for residents and businesses affected by a January chemical spill in Charleston to file claims in federal bankruptcy court. Claims must be filed with U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Charleston by Friday. Forms can be obtained and filed on the court's website. Business losses must be accompanied… Read More
Ohio Gas Drilling Company Owner Facing Prison Time For Illegal Dumping
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Federal prosecutors are seeking a three-year sentence and a $250,000 fine for the owner of a northeast Ohio oil and gas drilling company accused of dumping large amounts of toxic brine down a storm sewer and into a creek that feeds the Mahoning River. Sixty-four-year-old Ben Lupo of Poland, Ohio, pleaded guilty in March to… Read More
Ohio Craft Brewers Face Potential Hops Shortage
By: Mandie Trimble | Ohio Public Radio • WOSU, Paola Santiago
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Talk to a microbrewer about hop varieties and you could be there a while. Remember Forrest Gump? There are 120 hop varieties worldwide. And craft brewers love their hops. “There’s this big race to see who can put the most hops into a beer.” Eric Bean is Columbus Brewing Company’s brewmaster. On this morning, Columbus Brewing Company… Read More
Young Girl Dies after Crash in Pike County, KY.
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SHELBIANA, KY. — A youg girl died Thursday in a two vehicle acccident on U.S. 460 in the Shelbiana Community of Pike County. 6-year-old Kyla Fouts passed away from injuries today after being air lifted from the scene of the crash yesterday. Kentucky State Police say Katherine Kilgore came upon a stopped vehicle whilst driving… Read More
OU Students, Athenians Debated Marijuana Legalization At Baker Center
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The Campus Involvement Center held the "Amazing Blazing Marijuana Debate" Tuesday night. The six member panel included John Pardee and Mary Jane Bordan from the Ohio Rights Group, Dr. Joe Gay, Executive Director of Health Recovery Services, Inc., Reggie Robinson, Program Manager of Health Recovery Services, Inc., and Ohio University students Shelby Delp and Will… Read More