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Sean Hogan is on a Mission
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Sean Hogan knows all about OHIO Hockey’s rich and successful history. He sees the multitude of championship banners hanging triumphantly above historic Bird Arena’s ice every day as he walks to the locker room. He remembers nearly every story from Ohio Hockey alumni about the ‘golden days’ under legendary coaches Dan Morris who won national… Read More
OU Choral Group to Perform with The Rolling Stones
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You can’t always get what you want, but one Ohio University choir has scored the opportunity of a lifetime. The Ohio University Singers, an elite choral group within the School of Music, will be performing on stage with The Rolling Stones at Ohio Stadium this summer. So how did a group of 30 students get… Read More
New Local Business Provides Mix Of Music And Fashion
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A new store is set to have its grand opening Friday. William Hoffman has more on Fiddle and Bow.
Morgan County Unofficial Election Results
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Republican Incumbent Tim Van Horn is the unofficial winner over Democrat Keith A. Nelson for the County Commissioner seat. Tim Van Horn received 2,281 votes, while Keith A. Nelson received 1,527 votes. All proposed levies for Morgan County passed. The renewal levy for the operation and maintenance of The Kate Love Simpson Library passed. The county-wide… Read More
Unofficial Election Results For Hocking County
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Unofficial results are in for Hocking County. Republican Jeff Dickerson received 4,009 votes over Democrat Larry J. Dicken with 3,460 in the race for County Commissioner. Voters also passed the Southern Local School District Tax Levy with 11 votes to 7. The levy will cost taxpayers $9.84 per month for each $75,000 of assessed home… Read More
Unofficial Election Results For Noble County
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Unofficial results are in for Noble County. Virgil J. Thompson, is the unofficial winner in the race for county commission. Thompson beat out his challenger Kevin C. Walters by 155 votes. Incumbent Andy Thompson is the unofficial winner for the 95th District seat in the Ohio House of Representatives. In Noble County Thompson received 2,153… Read More
Gas Leak Forces Evacuations In Jackson County
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30 homes have been evacuated after a gas line rupture in Jackson County, Ohio. Officials tell WSAZ.com the breach happened about 4:15 in the area of Keystone Furnace Road and Charles Lewis Road. Robert Czechlewski, Director of Jackson County Emergency Management, tells WSAZ.com a 24 inch line was breached by Columbia Gas crews who were… Read More
Ohio Splits Exhibition Doubleheader
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Ohio University’s softball team opened the fall campaign with a double header against the Marshall Thundering Herd Saturday. The Bobcats split the two games with Marshall, winning the shortened second game by a score of 6-0 in three innings. After Marshall started off the first game with a two-run first inning, the Bobcats loaded the… Read More
Trial Underway for Clinic Owners Charged with Health Care Fraud
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Opening statements begin for the owners and operators of two medical clinics in Lawrence County, Ohio, charged with federal health fraud. In June 2011, 40 local, state and federal agencies raided Advance Family Medical Center and Watkins-Tsai Imaging Center in Coal Grove. In June 2013, Peter Tsai, 44, his father, Tahsiumg Tsai,72, and mother, Ruey… Read More
Ohio focuses $45 Million On Reading Support For Students In Most Need
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Three Athens County school districts are among those awarded more than a total of $45 million from the Ohio Department of Education. A total of 247 schools and community-based programs were awarded funds as part of the 21st Century Community Learning Center grants. Locally, Athens City Schools, Trimble Local and Federal Hocking will benefit from… Read More
Route 7 Reopens After Diesel Fuel Explosion Sparks Massive Fire
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Route 7 between Belpre and Marietta reopened at 12:30 a.m. Monday. Some firefighters stayed overnight at Greenleaf Recycling Facility just to make sure the fire didn't rekindle. Route 7 was closed because a hose from the river was blocking it. There's no word yet on what started the fire, though WTAP Television in Parkersburg reported… Read More
Update: 2 Enter No Contest Pleas In Animal Cruelty Case
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The current and former warden at the Gallia County Dog Shelter have pleaded no contest to an animal cruelty charge. Current warden, Paul L. Simmers, and former warden, Jean A. Daniels, made no contest pleas on Tuesday, according to Gallipolis Municipal Court documents. That means they accept the punishment, but do not admit to committing… Read More
Feed On-Campus Parking Meters With Your Smart Phone
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Ohio University has soft launched the new meter system on part of the Athens Campus, and drivers can pay for parking at some meters with their smart phones using the ParkMobile app. The meters will continue going online next week and should be fully implemented by July 1. Metered areas by Bird Arena, Grover Center… Read More
Famed Novelist And Former Ohio University English Professor Dies
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Daniel Keyes, the author of the high-school staple "Flowers for Algernon," died on Sunday, according to his publisher. He was 86. Keyes' short story "Flowers for Algernon," which he eventually turned into a novel, is narrated by a mentally disabled adult named Charlie Gordon. Charlie, who has an IQ of 68, undergoes an experimental procedure… Read More
Search Continues For Meigs Man Accused Of Abducting Child
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The Pomeroy Police Department reports that a Meigs County man, wanted wanted for abducting a child from Meigs County is still on the loose. Mydailysentinel.com reports that Joseph C. Taylor Jr., 42, of Pomeroy, has been charged with gross sexual imposition and abduction of a minor child in Meigs County Court. The website quotes Pomeroy… Read More
Power Restored To All AEP Ohio Customers
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All AEP Ohio power company customers have had their power restored following outages to more than 3,000 in Athens County alone Wednesday night. Severe weather hit much of the region – particularly South of Athens County, downing trees, creating high water on some roadways, and knocking out power to thousands. WSAZ.com reported that Lawrence County,… Read More
New West Virginia Cycling Law Implemented
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The sport of cycling is growing throughout West Virginia and in Parkersburg, making for busier roads and more awareness for safety. There are streets in Parkersburg that have bike lanes, but a lot don't. New laws help keep the roads safe for both cyclists and motorists. The laws state drivers need to slow down and be… Read More
Update: Former Meigs County Deputy Facing More Charges
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A former Meigs County deputy faces felony charges in three counties. Robert Tate, 34, of Little Hocking was arrested Friday after leading Athens County deputies on a chase ending in Coolville. He's charged out of Athens with a felony count of fleeing and eluding. Tate is also accused of not returning his equipment from the… Read More
Boil Water Advisory Affects 3,000 Customers In Gallipolis
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Update 10:45 a.m. Some residents of Gallia County are under a boil advisory until further notice. The main water line supplying water to the Mound Hill Reservoir broke around 5 p.m. Monday evening. The line runs under the Chickamauga Creek at the State Route 7 bridge. The line break affects those on State Route… Read More
Athens School Board Hears Plans For Safe Routes To School
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The Safe Routes to School program, designed to encourage more students to walk or bike to The Plains Elementary School, was presented during a recent Athens City Schools Board meeting by the Athens County Planner. “It’s a 5-step program and it addresses engineering, education, enforcement, and encouragement activities to help kids not only have the… Read More
Former Meigs County Deputy Arrested
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A fugitive ex-deputy is now in custody in Washington County. Former Meigs County Sheriff Deputy Robert P. Tate was wanted for theft and resisting arrest. Authorities say the 34-year-old was fired and refused to turn in his equipment, including uniforms and a bullet proof vest. Washington County Sheriff Larry Mincks says the items were worth… Read More
Pair From Logan County, W.Va. Arrested On Drug Charges In Southeast Ohio
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Two people from Logan County, West Virginia, face charges after a cocaine bust in Jackson County, Ohio. The sheriff's office says Terrindez Bryant and Deaidra Manuel were arrested after being pulled over for an expired registration. Deputies found nearly $40,000 worth of cocaine in the car. Investigators believe the pair was returning from Columbus, where… Read More
Explosions Reported Near Plant In Putnam County
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Update 2:38 p.m. According to the Charleston Gazette, the company said the fire was quickly extinguished. Putnam County Sheriff Steve DeWeese told WSAZ.com there have been two explosions reported at the John Amos Plant in Winfield. WSAZ reports the explosions were reported about 12:30 p.m. at one of the plant's large transformers. The explosions did… Read More
DeWine Adds Meigs Shooting Death To Unsolved Homocide Initiative
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As part of his Ohio Unsolved Homicides Initiative, Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine is asking for information regarding the shooting death of a Dayton man that happened 22 years ago. Ronald Pohl, 57, was found by a search party in the woods off of Price-Strong Road in Salem Township in Meigs County on May 9,… Read More
Seven Missing Children Found In Scioto County Following Friday Search
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Seven children reported missing near Lucasville have been found safe. According to the Scioto County Sheriff's Department, the children were found in the woods Friday morning near the Blue Run Road area. The children had been missing since Thursday after school. The children told authorities they were afraid to come out because they thought they… Read More
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