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Two people are arrested after the investigation into a Nelsonville man’s death concludes
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NELSONVILLE, Ohio (WOUB) – The Athens County prosecutor has filed charges against two people in connection to the 2021 death of a man that sparked a long and extensive search after his disappearance. Bryan Kyle Bridgeman, 30, disappeared from his home in Nelsonville on June 4, 2021, after ostensibly going out to buy a video… Read More
Ohio University announces raises and a bonus for employees
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Ohio University, which will end its fiscal year with a large budget surplus, on Thursday announced bonuses and merit raises for eligible employees. The bonus is $2,000 before taxes for permanent employees who were hired before Jan. 1, earn a base salary below $250,000 and are in active pay status on… Read More
Nelsonville man is sentenced for the fatal shooting of a young boy
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A Nelsonville man was sentenced Tuesday to four years in prison in connection with the shooting death of a young boy. Donald Platt, 37, was found guilty last month on charges of involuntary manslaughter and endangering children. In March 2021, Platt left a loaded and unsecured firearm in his home that… Read More
Ten Ohio National Guard members will be deployed to O’Bleness Hospital to assist with COVID-19 relief efforts
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The Ohio National Guard is sending 10 members to Athens to assist O’Bleness Hospital with COVID-19 relief efforts next week. The guard members will not provide direct patient care but will serve as non-clinical support to hospital workers, according to a release from OhioHealth. The hospital said examples of what they… Read More
Here’s a link to the unofficial results for the 2021 General Election
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Unofficial results from the 2021 General Election in our region can be found here.
Southeast Ohio is receiving more than $25 million for local jail projects
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The state is awarding $50 million to rebuild or expand local jails, and more than half of that is coming to southeast Ohio. The funding was announced Friday by Gov. Mike DeWine and Annette Chambers-Smith, director of the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction. Here are the allocations, as detailed in… Read More
Resident of The Plains faces multiple rape charges in connection with child pornography
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Authorities arrested a resident of The Plains and charged him with three counts of rape in connection with child pornography he allegedly created with a young girl. Acting on a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, Athens County sheriff’s deputies got a warrant on Monday to search… Read More
Ohio University Suspends Another Fraternity For Hazing Violations
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Ohio University has suspended another fraternity from campus after an investigation revealed members committed multiple Student Code of Conduct violations related to hazing. Assistant Dean of Students and Director of Community Standards and Student Responsibility Taylor Tackett on Tuesday notified the Delta Pi chapter of Sigma Chi of the four year suspension,… Read More
Ohio University Suspends Fraternity For Hazing, Alcohol Violations
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Ohio University has suspended a fraternity from campus after an investigation revealed members committed multiple Student Code of Conduct violations related to hazing and alcohol. Interim Vice President of Student Affairs Dr. Jenny Hall-Jones on Tuesday notified the Beta chapter of Delta Tau Delta of the four year suspension, according to a… Read More
Fourth Member Of Bellar Family Arraigned In Sexual Abuse Case
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – The brother of a previously missing Athens County girl has pleaded not guilty to an indictment implicating him in the abuse that allegedly led her to run away from home. Josiah Bellar, 24, appeared in Athens County Common Pleas Court Thursday and was issued a $100,000 bond from an indictment charging… Read More
Nelsonville Teen Admits To Shooting Death Of Another Boy
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A 14-year-old Nelsonville boy admitted in court Tuesday that he killed another boy while playing with a gun. Meanwhile, the boy’s father, Donald Platt, 37, was indicted Tuesday on charges of involuntary manslaughter, endangering children and tampering with evidence. The accused boy was charged Friday with reckless homicide in connection with… Read More
Nelsonville Teen Charged With Homicide Over Shooting Death Of Young Boy
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A 14-year-old Nelsonville boy was charged with reckless homicide Friday in connection with the shooting death of another boy. The boy is accused of causing the death of 11-year-old Eli Spangler by playing with a firearm. (WOUB is not naming the accused boy because of his age and because his case… Read More
Nelsonville Firefighter Dies After Collapsing At Scene Of Fire
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A Nelsonville firefighter is dead after collapsing at the scene of a structure fire. Senior firefighter Jeff Armes was among the Nelsonville Division of Fire crew that responded to a call on Pleasantview Avenue at 5:04 p.m. Sunday. Armes collapsed while working on the scene, according to a release from the division…. Read More
Ohio University Switching COVID-19 Vaccine In Response To Safety Concerns
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Ohio University is switching to the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for its student clinics after federal officials recommended a temporary halt in use of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine for safety reasons. Also, because the Pfizer vaccine requires two doses three weeks apart, students will be allowed to get one of the… Read More
Former Nelsonville Deputy Auditor Sentenced To Prison For Embezzlement
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Nelsonville’s former deputy auditor was sentenced Monday to nearly five years in prison for stealing money from the city for several years while in office. Stephanie Wilson, 47, was also ordered to pay back the more than $200,000 she stole. She had previously pleaded guilty to multiple charges connected with the… Read More
Former Nelsonville Deputy Auditor Indicted On Additional Theft And Corruption Charges
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – The former deputy auditor in Nelsonville pleaded not guilty to new felony charges related to theft while in office after previously pleading guilty to similar charges. Stephanie Wilson, 47, of Stewart, was arraigned Thursday in Athens County Common Pleas Court after being indicted on a felony charge of engaging in a pattern… Read More
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
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