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Name Released In Wood Co. Fatal Stand-off
The name of the person killed in a stand-off with local law enforcement officers in Lubeck early Sunday morning has been released. Wood County Sheriff Jeff Sandy says deputies fatally… Read More
Fire Destroys Home Where Boys Went Missing
An early morning house fire destroyed the Glenwood, West Virginia house where two boys went missing earlier this week. Valley Fire Department firefighters responded to the call around 6 a.m…. Read More
Missing Mason Co. Boys Found Unharmed
UPDATE 2:23 p.m. Two boys that were reported missing Monday evening from their Glenwood, West Virginia home have been found unharmed, but will not be going back home with their… Read More
Lancaster Zoning Board To Decide Recovery House Issue
The Lancaster Board of Zoning Appeals will now decide whether the area at West Chestnut Street and Memorial Drive is properly zoned for the Pearl House and Recovery Center. On… Read More
Conference Win Leads To Merchandise Spike
After the championship win in the Mid American Conference, Bobcat Basketball Fans are looking forward to the NCAA tournament. Local businesses are stocking all of the merchandise fans want to… Read More
Changes In Place At Fairfield County Jail Post-Escape
New procedures are in place at the Fairfield County jail now, following the February escape of an inmate there. Sheriff Dave Phalen says the investigation into Jeremiah Searles' escape was… Read More
Three Charged In Scioto County Homicide
Three men are in custody on murder charges after a body was found in a burned out truck in Scioto County Wednesday night. Thomas Steinhauer, 47, of Portsmouth, Raymond Linkous,… Read More
Depression Common Among College Students
For many young adults, becoming a college student is synonymous with starting a new life chapter that comprises exciting emotions and changes. But for an increasing number of students, those emotions aren't so… Read More
OU English Professor Selected As Distinguished Professor
An Ohio University English professor has been chosen to receive a special distinction. Professor Mark Halliday recently earned the title of Distinguished Professor. The award is given to a chosen… Read More
Guernsey County Unofficial Election Results
Cambridge school officials flunked the levy test today. Their tax proposal was turned down by about 250 votes. Guernsey County voters also decided two commissioner races. One of those goes… Read More
Athens County Unofficial Election Results
The Athens County Engineer race between two Democrats was a blowout. Incumbent Archie Stanley lost to challenger Jeff Maiden, who garnered nearly 83 percent of the vote. There is no… Read More
Monroe County Unofficial Election Results
Results for Monroe County show a close race for County Recorder. Democrat Ann Block won today's primary election with 54 percent of the vote. Block beat opponent Shiela Stoller. There… Read More
Washington County Unofficial Election Results
Washington County has voted and the unofficial winner for County Commissioner is David White. White has received 2,760 votes, while Steven Weber followed with 2,507 and David Locker finished with… Read More
Ross County Unofficial Election Results
Unofficial results for the Ross County Primary Election show close race for Clerk of Courts. Republican Todd Bennett took the nomination with 54 percent of the votes. Bennett beat opponent… Read More
Gallia County Unofficial Election Results
After a tight race, Gallia County unofficial election results show Republican Steve McGhee as the winner of County treasurer. McGhee narrowly defeated his opponent, Republican Tom Beaver, by a nearly… Read More
15th Congressional District GOP Results
Unofficial results are in for the 15th Congressional District Republican race, with Steve Stivers taking 89 percent of the vote. Stivers faced Charles Chope on the ticket. In the Democratic… Read More
US Senate Race Shows Mandel In The Lead
UPDATE 9:35 p.m. Candidate Josh Mandel has taken the GOP nomination for the Ohio Senate race. In the GOP primary for candidate for US Senate, John Mandel has taken an… Read More
Low Birth Weight Focus For Appalachian Care Group
An Athens group focusing on low birth weight will use a $350,000 grant to improve maternal and child health care in southeastern Ohio. Integrating Professionals for Appalachian Children (I-PAC) received… Read More
Athens Co. Drop Off Program Aims To Collect 50,000 Tires
Athens County is trying to get rid of a health problem and make the county more attractive. In order to combat disease and make the area look nicer, the county… Read More
Summer Start Possible For OU Renovation Projects
Five Ohio University renovation projects could begin this summer if the state legislature passes a capital budget this spring. The plan would give Ohio University more than $20… Read More
Low-Cost Domes Extend Growing Season For Local Farmers
Winter months often mean a slow down for local agriculture producers, but a new structure could help lengthen the growing season. Rural Action's Matt Moore the organization says plastic structures… Read More
Most Of Fuel Spilled During Lancaster Train Derailment Contained
Firefighters say most of the fuel spilled during a train derailment in Lancaster is contained in a holding pond. The train derailed yesterday morning in a corn field off of… Read More
Commission Expected To Release District From Oversight
The Federal Hocking Local School District is about to be free — free of state oversight. The Fed Hock School Board and a Fiscal Oversight Commission will meet at 4:30… Read More
Battle Over Dorm Room Hot Tub Heats Up
Students at Ohio University go to extreme measures to personalize their dorm rooms, but one student took personalization to whole new level. Senior Kevin Lenahan lives in James Hall on… Read More
Substitute Teacher Arrested On Prostitution Charge
A Wheelersburg substitute teacher is in jail after officers arrested him for allegedly offering minors money for sexual acts. Scioto County Sheriff Marty Donini says deputies arrested William Holtzapfel, 30,… Read More
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