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State Sets Up New Child Abuse Reporting Hotline
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Reporting suspected child abuse in Ohio is now as simple as calling one number. The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services has set up 855-O-H-CHILD (855-642-4453) to link the… Read More

Ohio Has Easier Way To Report Child Abuse
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All 88 county's in Ohio now have an easier way to report suspected child abuse. The Ohio Department of Job and Family Serivices has set up one number to link… Read More

OU Student Expo Set For April
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Ohio University students will once again have a chance to showcase their creative abilities in the upcoming Student Expo 2013. Organizer Roxanne Male-Brune says the topics are presented in a… Read More

Student Expo Set For April 11th
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Ohio University's student expo features presentations from all disciplines. Organizer Roxanne Male-Brune says the topics are presented in a unique way. "Our motto basically is, is as long as it's… Read More

Blazer Appointed BWC Business Development Manager
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Owner of Blazer and Associates, Inc., Jim Blazer, has been appointed Ohio's Bureau of Workers' Compenstion business development manager. Steve Buehrer, administrator and CEO of the BWC, says he is… Read More

Scioto Co. Man Charged With Murdering Baby
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A Rosemount man is in jail, accused of murdering his girlfriend's infant child. Brandon Wilson, 23, is facing charges for the murder of ten-month-old Neylan Wilson. The mother of the… Read More

ODOT Adds Lights To Improve Snow Plow Visability
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The Ohio Department of Transportation is currently adding green strobe lights to snow plows. Public Information Officer David Rose says the goal is to make the plows more visable for… Read More

Chillicothe PD Search For Company Accused Of Fraud
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The Chillicothe Police Department is looking for information on a company that has failed to repair roofs damaged by hail and wind. Public Information Officer Bud Lytle says a woman… Read More

Marietta School Theft Total Rises
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An auditor found a former Marietta City School District assistant treasurer allegedly stole more than $145,000 over a period of five-and-a-half years. According to Washington County Sheriff detectives, Barbara Mincks… Read More

Winner Declared In Meigs Co. Prosecutor’s Race
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After two weeks of waiting for the provisional ballots to be counted in Meigs County, Colleen Williams has been re-elected as prosecutor. Becky Johnston, the Meigs County Board of Elections… Read More

Ohio University Board of Trustees Addresses Financial Cliff
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The Ohio University Board of Trustees are discussing new approaches to take on an anticipated budget gap as a result of the Fiscal Cliff. The trustees heard proposals on two… Read More

Lancaster Doctor’s Office Taking Donations
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More than 50 blankets will soon be on their way to victims of Hurricane Sandy, thanks to the staff at Kosier Eye in Lancaster. The office has collected about 50… Read More

Muskingum Co. Unofficial Results
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Unofficial election results are in for Muskingum County. For County Commissioner Republican Todd Sands is in the lead with 54% (18,877) against Democrat John D. Bates with 34% (11,922)… Read More

Authorities Make Arrests In Connection With Two Robberies
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An Albany man faces a host of charges for the robberies of a Glouster store and Nelsonville bank. Authorities arrested Jason Johnson in his home in Haydenville on Wednesday. Johnson… Read More

Board of Elections Open Sunday For Early Voting For The First Time
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Voters will be able to cast their ballots on the Sunday before Election Day for the first time in Athens County. The Athens County Board of Elections Director Debbie Quivey… Read More

Possible Murder Call Ends In Parkersburg Arrest
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A Wood County man is in custody in connection with a possible murder. George Parsons was taken into custody on Andrew Street early this morning when officers responded to… Read More

Young Sentenced To Life In Prison
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An Athens County woman accused of killing her 4-year-old stepdaughter was sentenced to life in prison Wednesday. Judge Michael Ward handed down Ashley Young's sentence in Athens County Common Pleas… Read More

Senior Citizen Arrested For Assaulting Deputy
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A 70-year-old man is in jail following an alleged altercation with an Athens County sheriff's deputy on Wednesday. Sheriff Pat Kelly says an off duty reserve deputy noticed Danny Thompson… Read More

Preliminary School Report Card Data
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A majority of schools in Athens and surrounding counties are meeting benchmarks set by the Ohio Department of Education. 80% of schools in Athens, Hocking, Morgan, Meigs, Perry, Washington, Wood… Read More

NE Ohio Man Arrested In Hocking Co. Sexual Assault
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A Northeast Ohio man faces sexual assault charges after authorities say he brought a male juvenile to a cabin in the Hocking Hills. According to Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine,… Read More

Albany Man Alleges Assault By Athens Co. Sheriff
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An alleged assault case involving Athens County Sheriff Pat Kelly is now in the hands of the state's attorney general's office. Jill Del Greco, spokeswoman for Attorney General Mike DeWine,… Read More

Enrollment At Ohio University Is On The Rise
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Ohio University is expecting an improvement in their freshman class in the next few years. Craig Cornell, vice provost for Enrollment, said the average ACT score for incoming freshman is… Read More

USDA Promotes Agriculture Bill
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U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack says that agriculture is in danger if Congress doesn't pass a farm bill that is set to expire on September 30th. "First of all… Read More

McDavis To Discuss “Ohio For Ohio” Plan
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Ohio University leaders are putting the finishing touches on a proposal of ways to link the university to the state's economic progress. President Roderick McDavis says the "Ohio for Ohio"… Read More

ODOT Works on Bypass Near Athens County
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ODOT is doing construction of part of the Nelsonville bypass. District 10 Construction Engineer Cary Betzing says the projects overlap in Athens and Hocking counties. "Phase two which would be… Read More