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Former Athens Co. Sheriff’s Deputy Sentenced
Former Athens County sheriff's deputy Jerry Hallowell will never be able to work as an officer in Ohio again. This is an outcome of Hallowell's sentencing Wednesday for misusing a… Read More
Afternoon Audio Update For January 25
Ohio shows progress in trying to improve the quality of the state's teachers, a new national report concludes. Listen to your audio update here.
Green Seminar Series Begins Tonight In Logan
The Hocking College Logan Campus starts its Green Seminar Series tonight. The college is holding monthly seminars on green technology and energy efficiency for both its students and the public…. Read More
Prescription Drug “Tourist” Sentenced To Prison Time
The leader of an Ohio-Florida drug trafficking ring was sentenced in Jackson County Common Pleas Court today to nearly five years in state prison. Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine says… Read More
Group Asks Athens County Commisisoners To Support Fracking Protection Resolution
Athens County Commissioners are trying to decide what to do with a draft fracking resolution presented to them by a group of concerned citizens. The group met with commissioners this… Read More
Perry County Sheriff’s Deputies Asking For Help Locating Crooksville Man
Update 4:49 p.m. A man wanted in connection with a Perry County methamphetamine lab turned himself in to authorities this morning. The Perry County Sheriff's Office had been searching for… Read More
Active Warrants To Be Posted On Facebook
People with open warrants in Athens County can expect to get mail from the sheriff soon. Sheriff Pat Kelly is introducing a new program to resolve hundreds of criminal cases… Read More
Nothing Found In Search For Human Remains Along US 35
The Kanawha County Sheriff's Office has called off its search for the remains of Carol Rhim. Investigators say Nathaniel Lawton killed his girlfriend, Carol, last Tuesday. Then, deputies say Lawton… Read More
Hocking Hills Winter Hike Tomorrow
Outdoor enthusiasts will head into the Hocking Hills tomorrow for the 47th edition of the annual winter hike. Thousands of hikers will assemble at the Hocking Hills Campground tomorrow morning… Read More
OU Popularity Growing
The number of applications to Ohio University are up 34 percent this year compared to the same time last year. In an article from The Columbus Dispatch, Craig Cornell, Vice… Read More
Adena Medical Center Needs Volunteers
Adena Medical Center in Chillicothe needs a new batch of volunteers for this season. Director of Volunteer Services Cindy Drumins says that the number of older volunteers decreases as the… Read More
Audio Tour Of Region’s Coal Mining History Being Developed
Coal mining is a major part of the History of southeastern Ohio and now you can hear about it in a new way. The Little Cities of Black Diamonds Project… Read More
Possible Human Remains Found In Vinton County
Vinton County sheriff's deputies have found what are believed to be human remains next to a campsite in Londonderry. The discovery comes after six days of searching for 53-year-old Stephen… Read More
Meigs County Man To Sell Homemade Liquor In Spring
A local beer brewmaster has his sights set on the liquor industry. Kelly Sauber started out working in the restaurant industry and quickly grew unhappy with it because he says… Read More
Business Booms During Dads Weekend At Ohio University
This weekend is Ohio University’s annual Dads Weekend and likely a boon for area businesses. Additionaly people in town for the weekend’s activity means more shoppers. College Bookstore Manager Gene… Read More
O.U. Professor Says Jobs Number One Concern Of Ohioans In Primary
An Ohio University professor and statehouse news reporter says jobs and the economy are the issues that will dictate who Ohio voters choose in the March Republican Presidential Primary. "Obviously… Read More
Afternoon Audio Update January 18
A Parkersburg potato chip manufacturer will be producing the snack food soon. An Oregon, Ohio man plead not guilty to charges of kidnapping and robbery after allegedly abducting his girlfriend… Read More
Developmental Courses Still Offered At OU
There is no final word whether Ohio University will be discontinuing five courses currently being offered to students. According to the Ohio Revised Code, beginning in the 2014-2015 academic school… Read More
Reward May Increase In Three Year Old Licking County Murder Case
On the three year anniversary of a Licking County murder, Heath Police Chief Tony Shepherd wants to increase the reward offered to anyone with information in the case. Dondi Hickman… Read More
Anti-Bullying Bill Awaits Kasich’s Signature
All that stands between an anti-bullying act becoming law is Ohio Governor John Kasich’s signature. House Bill 155, revised as House Bill 116, requires Ohio public schools to prohibit bullying… Read More
Public Meetings To Be Held On FSA Closures
The Ohio Farm Service Agency plans to hold public meetings this month in counties affected by the state's proposed farm office closures. Last week, the United States Department of Agriculture… Read More
Citizens Present Fracking Report To Commissioners
A group of citizens from Athens County has given a presentation to the Athens county commissioners about the concerns they have with fracking. The group took a field trip last… Read More
Wet Road Causes Lawrence Co. Single-Car Fatality
A weather-related accident took the life of a local woman this morning. The Ohio Highway Patrol says Sara Boggs, 31, of Scottown, Ohio, died in the accident. According to… Read More
Afternoon Audio Update For January 17
A homicide suspect who led Washington County sheriff's deputies on a manhunt last week is scheduled for a preliminary hearing tomorrow afternoon. Listen to your afternoon audio update.
OU Fraternity Holds Silent March on MLK Day
Members of the Athens and Ohio University community honored and reflected upon the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. during the 12th annual MLK Silent March on Monday. The march,… Read More
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