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Meigs County Teen Found
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A Meigs County teenager missing for nearly a week is back in Meigs County after being found in Morgantown, West Virginia, on Sunday. Ali Wooten, 14, of Racine was reported… Read More
Missing Meigs County Teen Found Safe
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The Meigs County teenager missing since Monday has been found safe according to the Meigs County Sheriff. Meigs County Sheriff Keith Wood stated on Sunday afternoon that Ali Wooten, 14,… Read More
Athens Man Killed In Jackson County Crash
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An Athens man was killed early Thursday morning in a two-vehicle crash on Route 35 in Jackson County. Richard W. Cartwright II, 21, of Athens was pronounced dead at the… Read More
Meigs County Teen Reported Missing
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UPDATE: Missing teen found on Sunday, March 15. The Meigs County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a teenager who went missing on Monday afternoon. In a news release on Wednesday… Read More
Appeal of Glouster Man’s Conviction Connected To Reversed Case
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Sentenced to a mandatory five-year prison term, a Glouster man convicted of gross sexual imposition is appealing his prison sentence and believes new case law will help his appeal. Thomas… Read More
Kasich’s Budget Proposal Leaves Questions In School Funding
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Gov. John Kasich released his 2016-17 state budget proposal in February, and while more than $7.5 billion has been proposed for education funding, the impact on local schools is a… Read More
Sex Ed Possible For Athens Schools
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After a difficult start to 2015 centering around allegations of sexual misconduct and failure to report, Athens City Schools is focusing on prevention of these matters in the future. Following… Read More
Not Many Local Students Opting Out of Tests
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After much debate and concern leading up to the beginning of testing for schools throughout Ohio, relatively few parents are choosing to “opt-out” of the testing for their children in… Read More
Area Code to be Required for All Calls
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It will soon require 10 digits to make a local call instead of the traditional seven when a new area code is put in place for portions of central and… Read More
32 Apply To Be Next Hocking College President
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There are 32 applicants under consideration to become the next president of Hocking College. Chairman of the Hocking College Board of Trustees Andy Stone stated via email on Wednesday morning… Read More
Athens Bulldogs Honored By Red Cross For Record Breaking Season
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State runner-up, Ohio’s Mr. Football and Coach of the Year are all titles that can be associated with the 2014 Athens Bulldogs football team. Now, there can be another added… Read More
Federal Hocking Moving Forward To Find Principal For Amesville Elementary
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Federal Hocking Local School District has begun the process of searching for a new principal at Amesville Elementary for the second time in as many years. The new search comes… Read More
PHOTOS: Fire And Ice Fest Returns To Nelsonville
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Fire and ice took over Nelsonville’s Public Square on Friday evening as part of January’s Final Friday event. Despite the below-freezing temperatures, dozens of people ventured out to enjoy ice… Read More
Art Project Connects Coolville Students To Community
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To some it may be just another painting of a house, but for students at Coolville Elementary the “Houses of Coolville” project is about much more than just painting a… Read More
Hocking College Union Questions Management Decisions Of Board Of Trustees And Administration
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The Hocking College Education Association (HCEA) responded Thursday to management decisions being made by the current administration and Board of Trustees. A news release provided to the Messenger by HCEA… Read More
Athens City Schools Alters School Days For Championship Game
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Update 12:00 p.m. Athens City Schools sent out this email to parents regarding Thursday's early dismissal and Friday's late start. School is now being released at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday… Read More
Small Business Saturday Brings Shoppers To Local Shops
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The hustle and bustle of the holiday shopping season was left to the local small businesses on Saturday as customers turned out to support the shops often owned by their… Read More
Grant Brings Dance To Beacon School Students
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Students at Beacon School are getting a lesson in dance after receiving a grant for the artist-in-residence program earlier this year. This is the fourth time Beacon School has received… Read More
Hocking College Begins First Phases Of Presidential Search
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In a set of memos sent to the Hocking College Community on Wednesday, the Board of Trustees detailed its plan for selecting the next president of the college. The college… Read More
Veterans Memorial Garden Rededicated At Hocking College
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The rededication of the Staff Sgt. Curtis A. Oakes Veterans Memorial Garden at Hocking College honored not only Oakes, but those who served alongside him. Oakes, a graduate of Alexander High… Read More
Impact Of Hocking College Budget Cuts Not Yet Known
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Facing a $4.7 million budget deficit for the current fiscal year, Hocking College's Board of Trustees approved a revised balanced budget at Monday's special meeting. The revised budget calls for… Read More
Alexander Students Honor Veterans
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"The reason we are here is the men and women sitting in front of us today. These men and women have sacrificed their lives in the past, some are sacrificing… Read More
Wall Of Honor Recognizes Area Veterans
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Walking along the front aisles inside Athens Wal-Mart it is hard to miss the array of pictures on the front wall and a nearby display. They're not just random photographs,… Read More
Long Awaited Meigs ER To Open In A Few Days
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"This is a great example of making the impossible possible and making a dream a reality," said Meigs County Economic Development Director Perry Varnadoe at a reception marking the completion… Read More
Hocking College Working On Plan To Manage Programs
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As enrollment continues to decline at Hocking College, the school is looking at ways to address the management of its academic offerings and programs. Associate Provost Joe Wakeman presented a… Read More