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Environmental Groups Appeal Wayne National Forest Coal-Lease Decision
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Environmental groups are appealing a decision by Forest Service Supervisor Anne Carey that consented to the leasing of coal for mining within the Wayne National Forest. The appeal was filed… Read More
Athens County Revises Investment Policy
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The Athens County Commissioners are considering borrowing $1.5 to $2 million from county coffers to pay for capital improvement projects. On Tuesday, the Athens County Investment Committee set the interest… Read More
Law Enforcement Officers Involved In Shooting Ask Judge For Ruling In Their Favor
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Law enforcement officers accused of using excessive force in a Perry County shooting are asking a federal judge to rule in their favor without the case going to trial. Sheriff’s… Read More
Route 33 Projects Remain, But Unlikely To Go Forward
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Opening the Nelsonville bypass eliminated a bottleneck on Route 33 that stymied a long-term goal of having all four-lane highway on what is the shortest route between the state capitals… Read More
Route 33 projects remain, but unlikely to go forward
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Opening the Nelsonville bypass eliminated a bottleneck on Route 33 that stymied a long-term goal of having all four-lane highway on what is the shortest route between the state capitals… Read More
Lawmen involved in shooting ask judge to rule in their favor
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Law enforcement officers accused of using excessive force in a Perry County shooting are asking a federal judge to rule in their favor without the case going to trial. Sheriff's… Read More
Mixed Reasons Given For Closing Of Nelsonville Businesses
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Three businesses have closed recently in Nelsonville, and two of the owners are saying the opening of the Route 33 bypass was a factor in their decision to close. "It… Read More
Athens County Commissioners To Host Public Meeting On Injection Wells
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A public meeting will be held by the Athens County Commissioners so that people can express their views on a pending injection well permit application. The meeting was requested Tuesday… Read More
Biomedical Company To Increase Presence In Athens
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Quidel, the parent company of Diagnostic Hybrids in Athens, is moving some of its operations from other states to Athens. The company is moving molecular manufacturing operations from both Boston… Read More
Federal Judge Rules For OU In Lawsuit Filed By Former Student
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A federal judge has granted summary judgment in favor of Ohio University and dismissed a lawsuit filed by a former student who claimed his rights were violated when OU took… Read More
Consultant To Look At Issue Of Controlling Destination Of Athens-Hocking Trash
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A consultant will be hired to look at whether the Athens-Hocking Solid Waste District should designate the disposal site for all trash collected in the two counties. At a meeting… Read More
Yost: Auditor’s Office Will Only Communicate In Writing With Sheriff Kelly
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Ohio State Auditor Dave Yost said Wednesday he is ordering his staff to only respond to inquiries from Athens County Sheriff Patrick Kelly in writing because of Kelly’s penchant for… Read More
Part Of Insurance Increase Pass On To County Employees
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In a split decision, the Athens County Commissioners voted Tuesday to pass on to county employees part of a health insurance rate increase. The affected government employees are those non-union… Read More
PHOTOS: Glouster Festival Brings Family Fun
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It was sky's the limit — literally — when Cody Woolever of Glouster got his bride-to-be a wedding gift Saturday. The two took a helicopter ride around the Trimble Twp…. Read More
Legislation To Allow Regional Jail To Borrow Money Working Way Through Ohio Senate
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Supporters of legislation that would allow Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail to borrow money for repairs are slated to testify Tuesday before an Ohio Senate committee. Senate Bill 82 was introduced… Read More
Legislation Would Allow Regional Jail To Borrow Money
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Supporters of legislation that would allow Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail to borrow money for repairs are slated to testify Tuesday before an Ohio Senate committee. Senate Bill 82 was introduced… Read More
Judge Will Review Sheriff’s Office Records
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A judge will review Athens County Sheriff's Office records to determine if they should be turned over to the Ohio Attorney General's Office as part of a grand jury investigation…. Read More
State Rejects Sheriff’s Domestic Violence Grant Citing Other Audit Findings
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An application for a grant to fund the domestic violence advocate position at the Athens County Sheriff’s Office has been turned down by the state, which is citing prior audit… Read More
Abrio’s Closing After Judge Gives Go-Ahead
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A judge gave approval Wednesday for a court-appointed receiver to close Abrio’s Vera Cucina, a debt-ridden restaurant on East State Street in Athens. Follow the ruling, receiver Jack Harris of… Read More
OU Students Looking At Regional Jail Cost Sharing
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A group of Ohio University economics students is looking at how to make the distribution of operating costs of Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail more equitable. Athens County Commissioner Charlie Adkins,… Read More
Court Permission Sought To Close Athens Restaurant
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A man appointed by a court to operate Abrio's Vera Cucina is asking for permission to close the East State Street restaurant. Jack Harris of CMH Hospitality Inc., who was… Read More
Defense Seeks Mental Health Records In Rape Case
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A defendant in a rape case who is seeking the mental health records of his accuser has won a partial victory in court, but it remains to be seen if… Read More
Athens City, County Consider Draft Agreement For Route 50 Sewer Expansion
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Athens city and county officials appear close to reaching an agreement outlining the conditions under which the city would treat sewage from a proposed sanitary sewer expansion out Route 50W…. Read More
Commissioners To Ask For State Hearing On Injection Well
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A public hearing on a permit application to drill an injection well in Troy Twp. is being sought by the Athens County Commissioners, who also approved a resolution Tuesday in… Read More
BCI Serves Four Subpoenas On Athens County Sheriff’s Office
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Athens County Sheriff Patrick Kelly, who has maintained all along that he’s cooperated with state investigators looking into allegations against him, said Friday that the cooperation will stop. “I would… Read More
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