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Service Dogs Help Veterans Heal Invisible Wounds
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For about two months, former Navy SEAL Frank Gordon and his dog Casey have been in intensive training. Casey is training to become a qualified service dog and is training… Read More
Agency Directors Predict Low-Income Residents Influence On Presidential Results
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UPDATE 12:07 A.M. Three Southeast Ohio counties that topped the list for the state's lowest median household income between 2006 and 2010 have voted consistently with their past political trends. Athens… Read More
Southeast Ohio Counties With Highest Unemployment Rates Vote Republican
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UPDATE 10:53 PM All of the top seven counties in Southern and Southeastern Ohio who had high unemployment rates voted for Republican challenger Mitt Romney in 2012 over President Barack Obama…. Read More
Fairfield Co. GOP Predicts Big County Win Due To Candidate Visits
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UPDATE 11:51 PM Fairfield County Republican Chairman Kyle Farmer said Tuesday he would be disappointed if he didn’t get a 60 percent vote for the Romney-Ryan ticket after they visited his… Read More
Athens County Man Pleads Not Guilty To Sexual Assault Charge Involving A Minor
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An Athens County man has pleaded not guilty to a sexual assault charge involving a minor. James Dawson, 39, of The Plains, appeared in the Athens County Court of Common… Read More
McArthur Outreach Program Receives Federal Grant To Help Homeless Youth
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A nonprofit youth development organization in McArthur has received a $600,000 federal grant to fund an outreach program that helps homeless, runaway and street youth in Southeast Ohio find stable… Read More
Ohio House Bill Requires Availability Of Three Year College Degrees
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Some incoming freshmen at Ohio University will now have an extra decision to make as they plan their college careers next year: to earn a bachelor's degree in four years… Read More
Meigs Co. Deputies Discover County’s 17th ‘Bake And Shake’ Meth Lab
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Two Rutland residents are in custody after Meigs County sheriff deputies discovered what they say is the county's 17th "bake and shake" meth lab this year. Stacy Williamson, 32, and… Read More
Man Accused In String Of Athens Co. Robberies To Serve Five Years In Prison
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A man accused in a string of Athens County robberies that took place between March and July of this year has pleaded guilty to all charges and will serve five… Read More
Obama: ‘I’m Not Too Proud To Beg; I Want You To Vote’
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A crowd of several thousand packed into a gated perimeter on Ohio University’s College Green Wednesday evening to hear President Barack Obama speak during a campaign stop in Athens. … Read More
‘Trees To Textbooks’ Generates $1.4 Million For Southeast OH Schools And Communities
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School districts and townships in Athens and more than 10 other Southeast Ohio counties will share nearly $1.4 million from the sale of timber in Ohio's state forests. Through the… Read More
Man Who Killed Girlfriend In 1992 Expected To Be Denied Parole
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A 41-year-old Athens County man who has spent nearly 20 years in prison for the 1992 murder of his girlfriend is expected to be denied parole, following his most recent… Read More
Chained-Barrel Protester Pleads Guilty To Misdemeanor Charge
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An Athens County woman who staged a protest at a waste disposal well in June pleaded guilty Wednesday to a misdemeanor charge of aggravated trespass. Madeline ffitch, 31, was originally… Read More
Chained-Barrel Protester Pleads Guilty To Misdemeanor Charge
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An Athens County woman who staged a protest at a waste disposal well in June pleaded guilty Wednesday to a misdemeanor charge of aggravated trespass. Madeline ffitch, 31, was originally… Read More
Group Pleads Not Guilty To Beating, Robbing Elderly Coolville Woman
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Three of four men accused of attacking an elderly Coolville woman at her home in January have pleaded not guilty to felony charges. Colin Stout, 20, of Coolville, Brandon Baker,… Read More
Section Of Eastbound Lanes To Open Next Week On Nelsonville Bypass
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Ohio Department of Transportation officials say a section of eastbound lanes are scheduled to open next week on the Nelsonville Bypass project. Phase Two Project Engineer Audrey Seals says there… Read More
Step-Mother Changes Plea In Murder Of 4-Year-Old Girl
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An Athens County woman pleaded guilty Tuesday to murdering her 4-year-old step daughter. Ashley Young, 26, of The Plains, withdrew her formerly entered not guilty by reason of insanity plea…. Read More
Man Pleads Guilty To Planting Pipe Bombs At Athens County Post Offices
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A man accused of using pipe bombs while he robbed a Coolville bank last year has pleaded guilty to a multi-count indictment. Patrick Slider changed his plea to guilty Tuesday… Read More
Tuscarawas Co. High School Awarded More Than $23,000 For Ecosystem Project
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A Tuscarawas county high school has received more than $23,000 to fund a project that will benefit 600 students from Stark and Tuscarawas counties. The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency awarded… Read More
Lion Cubs Discovered In Fairfield County Home
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Fairfield County Sheriff's deputies are investigating a pair of lion cubs possibly linked to the Zanesville exotic animal farm where a suicidal owner released dozens of animals before killing himself… Read More
Cambridge Man To Spend Life In Prison For Murder
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A Cambridge man will spend life in prison for killing a 21-year old man last year. Michael P. Smith, 43, of Cambridge was sentenced to 41 years to life Wednesday… Read More
Police Investigate Fatal Zanesville Shooting
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Police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred in Zanesville Sunday night. Captain Tony Coury said Zanesville police officers responded to a call at 409 1/2 Mead Street around 7… Read More
Gallia County Woman Sentenced For Workers’ Comp Fraud
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A Gallia County woman pleaded guilty to workers' compensation fraud and forgery this week after she was found forging documents in order to receive undue injured worker benefits. The Ohio… Read More
Fire Marshal Seeks Two Witnesses To Deadly Logan Fire
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The Division of State Fire Marshal is looking for two people who witnessed a Logan house fire that killed a man on Sunday. The State Fire Marshal's office and the… Read More
Buchtel Man Dies Days After Beating
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A Buchtel man who was assaulted in Chauncey on Wednesday and left unconcious has died. Athens County Sheriff Pat Kelly said Harley Aaron Pruitt, 20, died at approximately 1:45 p.m…. Read More