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Judge Questions Sentencing Guidelines
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Following sentencing reform in Ohio, an Athens County judge says deciding sentencing has become even more difficult, especially considering that many of the rules regarding sentencing seem to contradict each… Read More
Child Injured In House Fire
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A home was destroyed and a child was reportedly burned by a fire early Saturday morning. The Waterloo Township Volunteer Fire Department was called out to a residence fire on… Read More
Lt. Jack Taylor Discusses Experience
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In our feature First Response, we highlight the local men and women who are first at the scene in times of need. Lt. Jack Taylor has been with the Athens… Read More
Rape Survivor Makes Emotional Comments During Canterbury Trial
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The former National Guardsmen who was convicted of raping an intoxicated Ohio University student was sentenced to seven years in prison in Athens County Common Pleas Court on Thursday. Last… Read More
Toddler Dies After Being Hit By Car
By: Atish Baidya, Megan Moseley, Susan Tebben | The Athens Messenger
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UPDATE 2:56 p.m. A three-year-old girl was killed Wednesday morning after she ran out into traffic on East State Street. Athens Police say Sophia Sheets was struck by a vehicle just… Read More
Trial For Woman Accused Of Raping Child Delayed
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An Albany woman facing accusations of raping a 10-year-old child will have to wait a little longer to have her day in court. Jennifer Davidson, 36, was scheduled to have… Read More
Police Arrest Woman For Allegedly Shoplifting Whiskey
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A woman from The Plains was arrested after allegedly walking into the Foodland grocery story intoxicated and shoplifting a bottle of whiskey. Crystal Smith was found at the store by… Read More
OUPD Look To Change Policies After Canterbury Case
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While an Ohio University Police Department investigation led to DNA evidence that helped convict Levi Canterbury on two counts of rape, the investigation also recognized a need for some policy… Read More
Jury Begins Deliberation In Rape Trial
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An Athens County jury began Tuesday to deliberate the guilt or innocence of a Gallipolis man charged with raping an Ohio University student. Levi Canterbury is charged with forcibly raping… Read More
Prosecution, Defense Rest Cases In Rape Trial
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Levi Canterbury took the stand Monday in Athens County Common Pleas Court and testified that he lied to investigators when they asked if he had sexual contact with the woman… Read More
National Guardsman Denies Raping College Female
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“No sir.” Levi Canterbury, 23, of Gallipolis, spoke those words when he was asked by investigators if he ever had sex, consensual or otherwise, with an Ohio University student who… Read More
Alleged Rape Victim’s Friend Gives Graphic Testimony
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In the third day of testimony in a trial for a Gallipolis man facing allegations that he raped an Ohio University student, witnesses who saw the woman on the night… Read More
Alleged Rape Victim Testifies Against National Guardsman In Trial
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An Ohio University student took the stand Tuesday to testify that a Gallipolis man serving in the National Guard raped her while she was intoxicated. Levi Canterbury is charged in… Read More
Jury Hears Opening Statements In Rape Trial
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The defense attorney for a Gallipolis man accused of raping an Ohio University student painted a picture that showed his client was a National Guard member who showed concern for… Read More
Jury Selection Underway In Trial Of Man Accused Of Raping OU Student
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Jury selection began Thursday in the trial of a Gallipolis man accused of raping an Ohio University student. Prosecutors expect the jury selection in the case of Levi Canterbury, 22,… Read More
Sheriff’s Office Investigates Sexual Assault of Juvenile
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The Athens County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the alleged sexual assault of a 12-year-old girl. Deputies responded to a complaint of an older male who had allegedly attempted to sexually… Read More
Portion of Rape Case Sent Back to Court
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The appeal of a New York doctor convicted of rape, kidnapping and aggravated burglary will return to Athens County Common Pleas Court in part. The 4th District Court of Appeals… Read More
City and County Talk Electricity Aggregation
By: Steve Robb - Athens Messenger staff reporter, Susan Tebben | The Athens Messenger
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Voters in Athens County will be asked in November whether they want to allow electricity aggregation, a process by which groups negotiate lower electricity rates. On Monday, Athens City Council… Read More
Multiple Athens County Methamphetamine Busts Made
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Carr Road in Athens has been the site of multiple methamphetamine lab finds in the last three days, according to the Athens County Sheriff’s Office. The Narcotics Enforcement Team and… Read More
Motorcycle Accident On Route 33 Kills Virginia Woman
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One of the victims of a two-motorcycle crash on Saturday has died from injuries sustained in the crash, according to the State Highway Patrol. June Rae Murray, 51, of Virginia… Read More
Farmers Cope With Too Much Rain
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Farmer Richard Vest talked to visitors of the Athens Farmers Market on Wednesday while he sold ripe tomatoes, sweet corn and the rest of the produce he’d brought. But his… Read More
Experts Say Storms Frequency Unusual
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Although the amount of storms the Athens area has received has been far from normal, storms like the ones that occurred Sunday night are relatively common for this time of… Read More
Alleged Chauncey Hitman Denies Allegations
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If not for a felony charge levied against him, Joe Burch probably would still be spending time with the friend he allegedly was hired to kill. “If the neighbor hadn’t… Read More
Python Found Under Trailer Of Former Owner
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The story of a snake at-large ended where the saga began. A ball python that was reportedly released by its owner from a trailer in Sand Stone Terrace Trailer Park… Read More
Details About Fatal Shooting In Glouster Released
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More details have been released about the June 20 shooting death of a man who allegedly burglarized a home on Taylor Ridge Road. According to Athens County Sheriff Patrick Kelly,… Read More
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