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Guernsey Co. Woman Sentenced To 20 Years In Case Related To Son’s Death
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CAMBRIDGE, Ohio (WOUB) — A Guernsey County woman was sentenced to 20 years in prison for her role in the 2018 death of her 6-year-old son. Tiera Mounts, 30, pleaded no contest Monday in Guernsey County Common Pleas Court to four felony counts of endangering children and was sentenced to 20 years in prison, according… Read More
Ohio National Guard To Assist Winter Storm Cleanup In Lawrence And Gallia Counties
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WOUB) — Residents of Lawrence and Gallia Counties now have assistance in the cleanup of recent ice storms. Gov. Mike DeWine activated the Ohio National Guard Friday to assist the two counties currently under a State of Emergency. Members of the 1191st Engineer Company in Portsmouth were placed on state active duty to help… Read More
Glouster Man Who Stole From Father Sentenced To Prison
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A Glouster man was sentenced Wednesday to four years in prison after pleading guilty to stealing nearly $2,000 from his father. In late 2019, Jack W. Kasler made several wire transfers from his father’s bank account to himself. The transfers totaled $1,930.97. Kasler, 33, was on probation for drug-related charges at… Read More
Athens Co. Expanding COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County will have more COVID-19 vaccine providers next week as the state’s eligibility for the shots expands Kroger Pharmacies in the county, along with Shrivers Pharmacies and Hopewell Health Centers in Athens and Nelsonville will be offering limited amounts of vaccine to people in Phase 1B, which includes highest priority people… Read More
Ohio Saw Record Surge In Opioid Overdose Deaths Last Year
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(WOUB) — Deaths from opioid overdoses hit a record high in Ohio last year. During the three months of the second quarter, the overdose death rate statewide was 11.01 per 100,000 population, according to an analysis by the state’s Scientific Committee on Opioid Prevention and Education (SCOPE). This was higher than at any point since… Read More
Marietta Doctor Sentenced To Eight Years In Prison For Illegally Distributing Opioids
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COLUMBUS, Ohio – A Marietta doctor was sentenced in U.S. District Court Friday to eight years in prison for illegally prescribing opioids and other controlled substances and defrauding health care programs. A federal jury convicted Roger D. Anderson, 66, last March on one count of conspiring to distribute controlled substances, eight counts of illegal dispensing of… Read More
29 COVID-19 Cases Confirmed in Athens County For December 31
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 3,101 total cases of COVID-19 after 29 new cases were reported Thursday. One case remains uncategorized in an age group. The Ohio Department of Health confirmed the new cases on December 31. The agency also reported that no data will be released on New Year’s Day. The… Read More
Two Ohio University Students Die In Athens Crash
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Two Ohio University students are dead after an overnight crash in Athens. The Ohio Highway Patrol identified Laiken Nicole Salyers, 23, of Wheelersburg, Ohio and Richard R. Turner, 20, of East Orange, New Jersey as the victims. The crash was reported by a passerby Sunday at 8:33 a.m. Authorities said a… Read More
Scioto Co. Commissioner Dies After COVID-19 Hospitalization
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WOUB) — Scioto County Commissioner Mike Crabtree has died from COVID-19 after being hospitalized last week. A post on the commission’s Facebook page confirmed the news about the 71-year-old on Wednesday. “It is with a broken heart and profound regret that we announce the passing of our dear friend Scioto County Commissioner Mike… Read More
The OUtlet: COVID-19, Fall 2020 & Athens, Ohio
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The Ohio University students who work with WOUB News produced their first show since returning to a school year and community visibly affected by COVID-19. The stories range from quick looks at how entrepreneurs have worked to keep customers safe and workers employed to talking with custodians who are tasked with keeping the campus virus-free… Read More
COVID-19 Sidelines Logan-Hocking School District Employees
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LOGAN, Ohio (WOUB) — Within a week of starting the school year, three employees with the Logan-Hocking School District are under quarantine and dealing with COVID-19. Superintendent Monte Bainter is the most recent staff member to test positive. In a letter to parents and staff Bainter says he was tested Friday and informed of his… Read More
Update: Licking Co. Man Charged With Additional Rapes
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UPDATE 8/31/2020 Bryan C. Sattelmyer is now charged with raping a 10-year-old and an 18-year-old female, in addition to the original charge of raping a 13 year-old girl. On Monday, a grand jury indicted the 45 year-old on six counts of rape, three counts of gross sexual imposition, and one count of having weapons while… Read More
CORRECTION: Glouster Utility Customers Make Payments – Avoid March 23 Shutoffs
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CORRECTION: This updated version corrects a report from Monday, March 23 that indicated a shut off had occurred. The Village of Glouster stated the correct information is customers who faced shut offs paid their bills before Monday’s scheduled shut offs and no shut offs occured. GLOUSTER, Ohio (WOUB) — All customers of Glouster Water and… Read More
Athens Co. Municipal Court Re-Schedules In-Person Hearings
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The Athens County Municipal Court is rescheduling all in-person hearings until May 1 or later, according to a post on the court web page, as a precaution to the coronavirus pandemic. Hearings that can be resolved remotely will take place via video or teleconferencing. People awaiting hearings should contact their attorney… Read More
First COVID-19 Death Reported in Gallia County
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GALLIPOLIS, OH (WOUB) — The Gallia County Health Department is reporting the county’s first death related to COVID-19. The department confirmed the news on its Facebook page Tuesday in a statement. According to the statement, the case investigation has been completed and all individuals who may have had contact with the person or symptomatic individuals… Read More
Fairfield County Confirms First COVID-19 Case
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LANCASTER, Ohio – Fairfield County reported its first positive case of the Coronavirus Tuesday. According to a news release from the Fairfield County Health Department (FDH), the person is being isolated. The release goes on to include, “FDH is working to identify close contacts of this resident and will contact anyone who would require testing… Read More
CORRECTED: Glouster Water and Electric Customers Pay Bills, Avoid Shutoffs
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CORRECTION: This updated version corrects a report from Monday, March 23 that indicated a shut off had occurred. The Village of Glouster stated the correct information is customers who faced shut offs paid their bills before Monday’s scheduled shut offs and no shut offs occured. GLOUSTER, Ohio (WOUB) — All customers of Glouster Water and… Read More
Kroger Adds Special Shopping Hours for High-Risk Customers in W. Va. and Parts of Ohio
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ROANOKE, Va. (WOUB) — Kroger stores in most of West Virginia and parts of eastern Ohio will have designated shopping hours for seniors and other customers at high risk of contracting the novel coronavirus. Kroger’s Mid-Atlantic Region said these hours will be from 7:00-8:00 a.m. every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, beginning March 24. This is… Read More
Hocking Co. Health Commissioner Orders all Cabins, Lodges Closed
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HOCKING COUNTY, Ohio (WOUB) — Cabin and lodge rentals in the the county that hosts Hocking Hills State Park will be closed as a precaution to the coronavirus pandemic. Hocking County Health Commissioner Dr. Douglas S. Fisher ordered all cabin and lodge rentals closed as of Monday night for public health reasons. This applies to… Read More
Athens Parks and Rec Department Closes Playgrounds, Park Shelters, and Public Restrooms
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The city of Athens says playgrounds, public restrooms, park shelters and picnic tables at city parks are closed until further notice. The Arts, Parks, and Recreation Department made this decision after Ohio Governor Mike DeWine’s press conference on Sunday. DeWine and Ohio Department of Health Director Amy Acton issued a “stay… Read More
Marietta Confirms First Positive Test for COVID-19
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MARIETTA, Ohio (WOUB) — Officials in Marietta, Ohio confirmed the first positive case of COVID-19 in the city on Sunday, March 22. According to a release from the Marietta/Belpre City Health Department, the person is a woman in her 50s who traveled outside of Washington County to an area with known cases. She is currently isolated… Read More
Most Ohio Kroger Stores to Begin Special Shopping Hours for Seniors and Other High-Risk Customers
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WESTERVILLE, Ohio (WOUB) — Kroger stores in most of Ohio will dedicate time for seniors and other customers at high risk for contracting the novel coronavirus to shop. This does not apply to Ohio’s Kroger locations in Marietta, Proctorville, and Belpre; see more information about this below. According to a press release, most Ohio Kroger… Read More
Walmart Designates Senior Hours, Will Give Bonuses to Hourly Employees
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BENTONVILLE, Ark. (WOUB) — Walmart has announced several initiatives to serve customers and employees during the COVID-19 outbreak. Senior shopping hours On Tuesdays from March 24 through April 28, Walmart stores will have a “senior shopping event” for customers 60 and older. The company says this will start one hour before the store opens, and… Read More
Historic Selection to Head E.W. Scripps School of Journalism
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Eddith Dashiell has been named the next director of the E.W. Scripps School of Journalism in the Scripps College of Communication at Ohio University, Dean Scott Titsworth announced on Friday. Dashiell will be both the first woman and the first African American to hold the position. “I see my role as… Read More
National Guard to Assist Southeast Ohio Foodbank During Coronavirus Pandemic
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LOGAN, Ohio (WOUB) – Members of the Ohio National Guard are expected to arrive at the Southeast Ohio Foodbank on March 23 to help across the foodbank’s 10-county service area. People may see military personnel and military vehicles in the 10 counties that the Southeast Ohio Foodbank serves: Hocking, Athens, Gallia, Jackson, Lawrence, Meigs, Morgan,… Read More
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