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Arraignment Scheduled Tuesday for Doc in Prescription Opioid Takedown
CINCINNATI, Ohio — One of four doctors charged in a federal operation alleging the overprescribing opioid painkillers through “pill mill” clinics in is scheduled to be arraigned Tuesday. Dr. Thomas… Read More
OU Suspends 15 Fraternities After More Allegations of Hazing Arise
ATHENS, Ohio — Ohio University has suspended all Interfraternity Council (IFC) fraternities on the Athens campus in light of hazing allegations involving multiple organizations. Dean of Students Jenny Hall-Jones made… Read More
Athens Co. BOE Disputes Characterization of State Auditor’s Findings
ATHENS, Ohio — The chairperson of the Athens County Board of Elections said the organization made changes to timesheets and other policy after a state audit found they overpaid employees. “To… Read More
Audit: Former Muskingum Co. Engineer Used County Resources on Personal Property
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A now-deceased, former Muskingum County Engineer and his bonding company have been ordered to pay back thousands of dollars after a state audit revealed he used public… Read More
Athens Co. Commission Names Acting Clerk of Courts
ATHENS, Ohio — The Athens County Commission has named an interim clerk of courts after the Tuesday death of Tina Willis. Candy Russell was selected during a special meeting of… Read More
Audit: Athens Co. Board of Elections Overpayed Employees
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Athens County Board of Elections paid back the county after an audit found the organization overpayed eight employees. Auditor of State Keith Faber released the fiscal… Read More
Athens Co. Clerk of Courts Dies, Commissioners to Discuss Replacement
ATHENS, Ohio — Athens County Clerk of Courts Tina Willis died Tuesday evening. The Athens County Commissioners’ Office confirmed the news Wednesday. Willis was appointed to the position in 2018… Read More
Two More Wanted on Charges Related to Athens Co. Drug Ring in Custody
ATHENS, Ohio – Two wanted Athens County residents have been arrested on charges related to their alleged involvement in a local drug ring. Natalie Hoffman, 32, and George Cloud III, 34,… Read More
Fourteen Charged in Alleged Athens County Drug Ring
UPDATE 11:30 A.M. 8/23 – Two more people allegedly connected to an Athens County drug ring have been apprehended and appeared in court. Athens County Common Pleas Judge George McCarthy set… Read More
Study: Nearly 500,000 Years of Life Lost in Ohio Due to Gun Violence Over 10 Years
ATHENS, Ohio — A group of researchers in Ohio found that between 2008 and 2018, the state lost hundreds of thousands years of life due to gun violence. The Ohio Alliance… Read More
Authorities Seek Suspect in Fatal Meigs County Shooting
POMEROY, Ohio (WOUB) — Authorities in Meigs County are searching for a woman accused in the shooting death of another woman Wednesday evening. Tammy Neace, 45, of Meigs County, faces… Read More
Drug Bust Made In Glouster Home
GLOUSTER, Ohio — Two men are under arrest after a search warrant was executed on an Athens County home suspected to be the site of drug trafficking. Jeffery Hammon, 39,… Read More
Stark Co. Doc Guilty on 187 Counts Related to Pill Mill
CANTON, Ohio – A physician accused of running a pill mill in Stark County has been found guilty on 187 counts related to the operation. Frank Lazzerini, who practiced in Jackson… Read More
Medical Marijuana for Autism, Anxiety?
COLUMBUS — The State Medical Board’s Medical Marijuana Expert Review committee unanimously voted Wednesday to recommend two conditions be added to the list of qualify conditions that doctors can recommend be… Read More
Primary Election Day Results
This Election Day appeared to sneak up on Ohio’s voters. Primary elections tend to have a lower turnout and this cycle was no different. One closely watched race in Southeast… Read More
Unofficial Primary Election Results for Belmont County
The race for the 4th Ward Council seat Democratic nomination in Martins Ferry has resulted in a tie, according to unofficial results in Belmont County. Larry Deaton and Rick Rodgers… Read More
Unofficial Primary Election Results for Scioto County
Scioto County voters decided the fate of one issue in Tuesday’s Primary Election. The Scioto County Career Technical Center 1 Mill permanent improvement renewal levy was approved with 819 voting… Read More
Unofficial Primary Results for Pike County
Unofficial results are in for Pike County after 8.55% of voters had their voices heard during Tuesday’s Primary Election. Debra Whaley secured the Democratic nomination for Village of Waverly Auditor,… Read More
Unofficial Primary Election Results for Pickaway County
Unofficial results are in for Pickaway County after 9.11% of voters turned out for Tuesday’s Primary Election. Incumbent Don McIlroy secured the Republican nomination for Circleville mayor, securing 792 votes… Read More
Unofficial Primary Election Results from Jefferson County
Unofficial results are in for Jefferson County after 13.73% of voters showed up to the ballots on Tuesday’s Primary Election Day. Steven Rebich, Ronald Holmes and Glenn Dickinson received democratic… Read More
🔈#457SEO: Can Marijuana Grow the #457SEO’s Economy?
Ohio’s medical marijuana program is still in its infancy as dispensaries continue to open their doors. Some around the region are working to make sure the #457SEO gets in on… Read More
Southeast Ohio Receives ARC Grant to Study Broadband Expansion
MCARTHUR, Ohio — The Appalachian Regional Commission has awarded a grant to study broadband internet expansion in two southeast Ohio counties. Vinton County Commissioners received $49,000 from the ARC for the… Read More
Two Face Felony Charges Related to Falsifying Concealed Carry Training
PORTSMOUTH — Two Scioto County men face felony charges after allegedly issuing or selling false training certificates used to obtain concealed carry permits. Jerry Hayes, 36, of Lucasville, was indicted on… Read More
Federal Lawsuit Filed Over State Ballot Initiative Process
ATHENS (WOUB) — Residents of two local counties have joined others around the state in a federal civil rights lawsuit claiming elections officials have violated their right to put initiatives… Read More
Former LGBT Center Director’s Reinstatement Denied, Appeal Process To Continue
Editor’s Note: delfin bautista uses the pronouns they/them, and does not capitalize their name. ATHENS (WOUB) — The former director of Ohio University’s LGBT Center plans to take the next… Read More
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