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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 caller to a child welfare or law enforcement office in their area. The new hotline is an automated telephone directory that directs callers to local… 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 the caller to a child welfare or law enforcement office in their area. Director Michael Colbert says how important it is for people to be… 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 unique way. "Our motto basically is, is as long as it's legal and it's safe, we really encourage students to present their work in any… 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 legal and it's safe, we really encourage students to present their work in any creative way that they can think of," says Male-Brune. The expo… 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 pleased to have Jim there to help employers have a safer work environment. Blazer is tasked with helping businesses save money by preventing accidents and… 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 child, Tierra Simeona, called 911 on November 19. Scioto County Sheriff Marty Donini says the infant was treated for a skull fracture and other life… 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 drivers in Ohio and especially in District 10. Rose says green is the most visable light color for the human eye. "For ODOT kind of… 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 reported she had paid the company for work and had not returned. Lytle says they have attempted to make contact with the company Restore It… 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 admitted to stealing from the district when questioned by investigators earlier this year. Treasurer Matt Reed says Mincks started stealing in June 2007. "She would… 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 director, says Williams won by 77 votes. There was only a 115 vote difference for Williams and her opponent before the provisional ballots were counted…. 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 new tuition models during their morning joint committee meeting Thursday. According to the presentation, the university's subsidy funding from the state has decreased from 43… 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 blankets to donate to storm victims. Office Manager Tresha Bope says they have gotten quite a response. "One gentleman said he has watched TV and… 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) and Independent Steve Strauss with 11% (3,993). The second County Commissioner race is much closer with Jerry L. Lavy taking the lead with 51% (17,305)… 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 is charged with robbing the Jewell's Carry Out earlier this week. He's also being charged in connection with the September robbery of the Citizen's Bank… 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 said they will be open for in-person voting the Saturday, Sunday and Monday before November 6. "We have never been open in Athens County of… 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 a call regarding a home on Kenner Street. Jennifer Murrey said that Parsons, who was allegedly under the influence of an unknown substance, supposedly… 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 Court. She pleaded guilty to five felony charges including murder, aggravated murder, endangering children, tampering with evidence and attempted aggravated possession of drugs. Investigators… 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 staggering to his car with keys in hand at a service station in The Plains. Kelly says the officer could smell alcohol and tried to… 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 and Vinton counties either meet or are above the Value Added Growth measure. Preliminary District and School Report Card Data was released Wednesday from the… 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, Ashtabula County resident Jason Sams brought the juvenile to Hocking County in March. A witness called Hocking County Sheriff's Office after seeing what he… 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, says Brian Deckert, a prosecutor with the Ohio Attorney General, is assigned to the case. Albany resident Dave Jenkinson called 911 on Saturday and… 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 up to 24 from last year. "When you have that kind of pool, it kind a plays out through the whole process," said Cornell. Cornell… 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 dairy producers, livestock producers, specialty producers in the area are not going to receive, at least in this point in time, any assistance and help… 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" plan is underway and will be presented to the board of trustees on Friday. "There are six parts to this plan and what we're… 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 the western phase of the project. The completion date for that is November of this year," said Betzing. He says Phase three in the project… Read More