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New Look, New Location For Former Regis Salon
The Regis Hair Salon on Court Street is no more, but a new salon will take its place thanks to a local business owner. Quinn Schaller, owner of Big Mamma’s… Read More
National Forest Biologists Wary Of Deadly Bat Fungus
Biologists with the Wayne National Forest want to slow the spread of a deadly disease affecting the nation's bat population. White-nose syndrome among bats was first found in Albany, New… Read More
Web-based Portal Launching At Adena
Adena Health System is launching its web-based portal system this week which will give select patients access to online services. Patients of Dr. Kirk Tucker and Dr. Wayne Coats will… Read More
Ray Small Arrested In Meigs County
A former Ohio State football player will appear in Meigs County Court next month after being arrested drug charges. Ray Small was a passenger in a vehicle that was stopped… Read More
Early Voting Turnout Lower Than Expected
The number of Athens County early voters for the upcoming March 6 primary election has not been as high as expected. Debbie Quivey, Director of the Board of Elections, says… Read More
Athens Business Owners React To PUCO Rate Rejection
Businesses in Ohio can expect to receive lower energy bills now that public utility regulators have rejected electric rate increases. The decision by the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio today… Read More
Fracking Panel Discussion From November 2, 2011
A panel discussion on fracking was presented on November 2, 2011, by the Ohio University Institute for Applied and Professional Ethics (IAPE), with support from the OU Environmental Studies Program. … Read More
Deputies Investigating Gallia County Death
A death investigation is underway in Gallia County. According to Sheriff Joe Browning, a call came in just before noon from a home on State Route 7 North just below… Read More
VIDEO: OU Photojournalist Documents Life In Afghanistan
While American marines are fighting on the front lines overseas, a group within their ranks is working to make positive contact with Afghan citizens, especially with the women. Female Engagement… Read More
Occupy Century Aluminum Receives Support From Athens Co. Residents
A group of protesters outside a Ravenswood, West Virginia plant now have a new set of supplies after nearly three months of camping out. About 15 protesters have been living… Read More
Athens County Commissioners Agree To Write Letter In Support Of Water Testing
Athens County Commissioners say they will write a letter in support of water testing to track the impact of hydraulic fracturing or fracking. Fracking is a process of extracting natural… Read More
OU Group Dealing With New Federal Energy And Climate Policies
The federal government is releasing new energy and climate polices that'll apply across the country. But what does that mean for us here in Ohio? The Ohio University Consortium for… Read More
Hocking College Bargaining Unit Moves Toward Staging Strike
A Hocking College employees union is not happy with the way things are going at the bargaining table and workers have moved toward staging a strike. Members of the Hocking… Read More
Sewer Plan Focuses On Three Perry County Communities
The Perry County Commissioners will examine three unsewered areas in an effort to address public health hazards. According to an Ohio Environmental Protection Agency press release, homes in the Rehobeth,… Read More
Zero Waste Survey To Be Sent Out
The Appalachia Ohio Zero Waste Initiative has announced it will be sending out more than 3,000 random surveys in Athens and Hocking Counties. Initiative Coordinator Kyle O'Keefe says this is… Read More
Athens County Auditor Alleges Conflict Of Interest In Fund Dispute
Athens County Auditor Jill Thompson remains locked in a financial disagreement with County Prosecutor Keller Blackburn and Sheriff Pat Kelly. It's an awkward situation to say the least because there… Read More
Bond Set At $50,000 For Buchtel Police Chief
Buchtel Police Chief Kelsie Lanning is being held in the Southeast Ohio Regional Jail on a $50,000 bond after being accused of participating in a drug transaction. The bond was… Read More
O’Bleness Offers Pain Management Clinic
An Athens hospital now offers a pain management clinic, but it is one that does not focus on prescriptions. O'Bleness Health System President John Yanes says physicians and staff will… Read More
Vinton Man Arrested On Murder Charges
The Gallia County Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal shooting that happened in Huntington Township. Gallia County Sheriff Joe Browning say the shooting happened this morning. Investigators are still… Read More
Coroner Changes Ruling On 40 Year-Old Suicide
The Hocking County Coroner has changed the ruling on a 40-year-old suicide case to undetermined after reviewing crime scene photographs. Coroner David Cummin says the 1972 death of Carolyn… Read More
Fiery Crash Claims The Life Of Waverly Woman
The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a fiery crash that killed a Waverly woman early this morning. Jacqueline Tackett, 43, had been driving southbound on Germany Road in Pike… Read More
Willis Appointed Scioto County Judge
Jay S. Willis of Portsmouth will begin serving as Scioto County Court of Common Pleas Court judge in the Domestic Relations Division on Friday. Governor John Kasich announced the appointment… Read More
Athens County Commissioners Approve Fracking Road Agreement
Athens County's roads and bridges will be protected against the effects of fracking now that commissioners have accepted a new road agreement. County Engineer Archie Stanley helped design the road… Read More
Zane State College Hosts Development Summit
Southeast Ohio community leaders will gather at Zane State College today to discuss energy and economic development. Business leaders, chamber members, local government officials, colleges and universities, and oil and… Read More
Community Center Offers Veterans Free Services
The Athens Community Center is offering a special service for veterans. Veterans can use the exercising facilities at the Community Center for free. They only have to show their… Read More
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