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Former Athens High School Teacher Begins Prison Sentence
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The former Athens High School social studies teacher who pleaded guilty to sexual battery against a student reported to the Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail to begin his prison sentence. Isaac… Read More
Man Allegedly Sold 100 LSD Doses to Confidential Informant
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An Athens man was arrested Friday after he allegedly sold drugs, including 100 doses of suspected LSD, to a confidential informant for the Athens Major Crimes Unit. Benjamin P. Finkel,… Read More
Fire Department to Provide Smoke Detectors
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The Athens Fire Department is trained to respond to all sorts of fires, but now they are part of a new attempt to prevent fires from claiming lives. Starting Monday… Read More
OUPD Officer Allegedly Assaulted
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An Ohio University Police Department officer was injured while attempting to arrest an allegedly disorderly Athens man. Camden R. Pierce, 20, of 12 N. McKinley Ave., was being arrested Monday… Read More
Man Dies In Thursday Morning Crash In York Twp.
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A 70-year-old male is dead after a one-vehicle crash on Thursday morning in York Twp. The man was the only occupant of a black SUV that collided with a tree… Read More
Homecoming Sexual Assault Leads to Five-Year Prison Sentence
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A Michigan man that was charged in a sexual assault that happened during Ohio University’s 2013 Homecoming has pleaded guilty in Athens County Common Pleas Court and been sentenced to… Read More
Sexual Assault Reported to Athens Co. Sheriff’s Office
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A female alleged that she had been sexually assault after a date two weeks ago, according to the Athens County Sheriff’s Office. The office is seeking more information about the… Read More
Man Named in Kelly Bill of Particulars One of Few Not Subpoenaed
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With the criminal trial of Athens County Sheriff Patrick Kelly less than a week away from starting — and with more than 60 subpoenas issued for witnesses — there are… Read More
Final Fridays Stay Hot And Cold
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The combination of hot and cold features will be back for this month’s Final Friday in the Nelsonville square. The “Fire and Ice Festival” was so popular last year that… Read More
Fire Destroys Albany Home
By: Sara Brumfield | Athens Messenger, Susan Tebben | The Athens Messenger
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A fire claimed the home and Christmas presents of an Albany family, along with the life of the two dogs that alerted them to the fire. The fire broke out… Read More
Athens Police Violence Against Women Act Refunded
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The refunding of a grant for the Athens Police Department will allow for the continuation of nearly 20 years of work against violence directed at women. The department's grant application… Read More
Rape That Allegedly Occurred 3 Years Ago Reported
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A rape that allegedly occurred three years ago on the Ohio University campus was reported to police on Tuesday. Because the investigation is still ongoing into the case, police are… Read More
“Uptown For The Holidays” Gingerbread Contest Winners Announced
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The winners of the 2014 Uptown for the Holidays Gingerbread Competition are pretty familiar with the feeling. Both grand prize winners were champions last year, including Nancy Mingus, who defended… Read More
Reinstated Deputy Fired Again
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Seven months after an Athens County Sheriff’s Office deputy was reinstated upon winning an appeal of his termination, that deputy has again been terminated. Deputy Shannon Sheridan was fired on… Read More
Firefighters Need Help With Christmas Baskets
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The Nelsonville and York Twp. fire departments are asking their communities to donate funds to help them distribute food to those that need it most. The Christmas basket program started… Read More
Gingerbread Competition Spices Up
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First-timers to the Uptown for the Holidays Gingerbread competition are probably nervous enough about finishing one structure, but after a recent tragedy in Athens, Sarah Boumphrey decided to go big… Read More
One Year Later: Still No Arrests In Walmart Arson
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It was one year ago today that Walmart officials and local shoppers were wondering whether Black Friday sales would go on as planned. A fire, later ruled an arson, damaged… Read More
Is Found Copper Wire Connected To Sheriff’s Case?
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Two spools of copper wire were found at the Athens County 911 Center that may or may not be connected to the criminal case of suspended Athens County Sheriff Patrick… Read More
OU School Of Music Professor Emeritus Dies After Being Struck By Car
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A retired professor and musician died after being hit by a car while crossing Radford Road on Friday. Richard D. Syracuse, of Athens, was crossing the road at about 9:40… Read More
OU, City Find Roles In Fire Aftermath
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Both the city of Athens and Ohio University were immediately a part of the Union Street fire response, and both entities are continuing to play their role in the assistance… Read More
Structures Of Union Street Buildings Still Being Assessed
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Athens City Code Enforcement Officer John Paszke was hesitant to take the stage at Monday night’s meeting of the business owners from Union Street. But when he did, he was… Read More
Business Owners Discuss Future After Fire And Help For Employees
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We will rebuild. That was the general consensus of a meeting of business owners affected by the Union Street fire that took place in Athens early Sunday morning. The meeting,… Read More
Charity Overwhelms In Wake Of Union Street Fire
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Charity efforts began almost immediately after flames erupted and destroyed five buildings on Union Street Sunday morning. Those efforts include area organizations as well as online movements. The American Red… Read More
Six Injured and Dozens Displaced Because of Union Street Fire
By: Joe Higgins | Athens Messenger, Susan Tebben | The Athens Messenger
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Six people were injured, 30 Ohio University students were displaced and five buildings suffered extensive damage as a result of an early morning fire on Union Street in Athens. The… Read More
Officials: Bullying Survey Shows Need For Communication
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Bullying is definitely a problem in the area, according to a survey of area students conducted by the Athens County Sheriff's Office. The survey was posted online from Oct. 28… Read More
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