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Athens Parks And Recreation Department Seeks Public Input On Future
The City of Athens Arts, Parks and Recreation department is still considering how to move forward with a master plan for the department's future. The department held a public forum… Read More
Hocking College Board Of Trustees Seek Fracking Education
Members of the Hocking College Board of Trustees say they are learning all they can about hydraulic fracturing before making a decision about whether they will lease college land for… Read More
Marietta Fire Hydrants To Receive Color Coded Makeover
Fire hydrants in the City of Marietta will soon be getting a new paint job. The Marietta Fire Department says it is partnering with the Marietta Municipal Court this summer… Read More
Athens And OU Formally Agree To Work Together
Ohio University and Athens city leaders say have hammered out an agreement to work together for the betterment of the community and the university. OU President Roderick McDavis and Athens… Read More
Local Pets Recipients Of Meals On Wheels
A multi-county organization is distributing pet food to Meals on Wheels clients with dogs and cats. Hocking Athens Perry Community Action received a $2,500 grant to create the program. The… Read More
OhioHealth, OU-HCOM Sign Affiliation Agreement
A new affiliation between an Ohio medical network and Ohio University means more opportunities for an upcoming class of medical students. OhioHealth and Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine… Read More
Days Numbered For Old McBee Chimney
Ohio University will be demolishing a historical landmark this week. An OU spokeswoman says an 85-foot stand-alone chimney will be razed Wednesday due to safety issues and upkeep problems. … Read More
Nursing Home Employee Charged With Sexual Battery
A nursing home employee is in custody today for allegedly sexually assaulting a resident of a Lucasville nursing home. Bobbie Shanks, 30, of Portsmouth is accused of sexually assaulting a… Read More
Afternoon Audio Update April 5
Perry County Commissioner Lonnie Wood will serve jail time for restraining, kissing and groping a county employee against her wishes in October of 2010. A body found in the Ohio… Read More
Jail Overcrowding Concerns Fairfield Co. Sheriff
A southeast Ohio prison is trying to figure out how to deal with an increase in prisoners without an increase in space to hold them. Fairfield County jail officials say… Read More
Afternoon Audio Update April 4
A Southeast Ohio national forest is taking part in an effort to keep the region clean. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland is kicking off 11 days… Read More
Wayne National Forest Hosting Beautification Event
A Southeast Ohio national forest is taking part in an effort to keep the region clean. The Wayne National Forest is hosting the kickoff of the Ohio Department of… Read More
Afternoon Audio Update April 3
A former Ohio University student has been indicted on charges that stemmed from an Ohio University dormitory fire that occurred in June. Several Ohio University students will be wearing visible,… Read More
Children Services Agency Asking Professionals To Wear Blue
Athens County Children Services is joining protection agencies across Ohio and inviting everyone across the county to wear blue to work on April 11th. As part of "Wear Blue to… Read More
Two Arrested For Meth Manufacturing Near Children In Portsmouth
Two Portsmouth residents are in custody on charges of manufacturing methamphetamine within 100 feet of children. Crystal Collier, 34, and Troy Munion, 28, were arrested Tuesday night after members of… Read More
Afternoon Audio Update March 27
A Hocking College communications instructor is one of a handful of educators taking the trip of a lifetime. Fire officials say a blaze that heavily damaged an industrial building in… Read More
OU Southern To Receive Capital Funds
An Ohio University campus is set to receive money from a bill passed by the Ohio House of Representatives. State representative Terry Johnston (R-McDermott) announced the Ohio House passed House… Read More
Athens Sheriff’s Office Investigating Murder-Suicide
The Athens County Sheriff's Office is investigating a homicide-suicide that occurred in Athens this morning. Sheriff Pat Kelly says in a press release, the 911 communications center received a call… Read More
OU Faculty Senate To Hear First Reading Of Fracking Resolution
Members of the Ohio University Faculty Senate are holding a meeting tonight to discuss their stance on the ever-controversial issue of hydraulic fracturing. The Finance and Facilities Committee will present… Read More
Organizations To Receive Home Repair Grants
A new housing grant will assist low-income and handicapped individuals in Southeastern Ohio with home repairs. The State Controlling Board awarded grants totaling $5 million to organizations throughout the state… Read More
Morning Audio Update For March 9
An Otway man will be arraigned today on a murder charge in Scioto County. Plus, officials at the the Columbus Zoo are taking issue with an exemption in an Ohio… Read More
Suspect Wanted For Dorm Hall Arson
Ohio University police are searching for a suspect wanted for arson. Investigators say Wednesday morning at approximately 4:00 a.m., a resident assistant in Boyd Hall reported that two room doors… Read More
Accident Closes State Route 668 Near Logan
UPDATE 2:30 p.m. A dispatcher with the Athens post of the Ohio Highway Patrol says State Route 668 is open to traffic following an accident on State Route 93 this morning…. Read More
Damage Reported Around Region Following Friday’s Storm
Some residents around southeast Ohio are still cleaning up from a major string of storms that hit the area Friday. While no injuries were reported in Athens, Pike, and Scioto… Read More
Afternoon Audio Update For March 1
The Ohio Envirnomental Protection Agency is on the scene of a train derailment in Lancaster. Listen to your audio update now.