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Ohio Reports New Zika Case
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A Lucas County woman is the first case of Zika reported in Ohio to be acquired through sexual transmission, according to officials. The 61-year-old woman’s name was not released in… Read More
Inmate Walks Off Logan Work Site
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An inmate from a correctional facility in Nelsonville walked off a work site Monday, and is still at large, according to law enforcement. Logan police confirmed that Rodney Landis, of… Read More
Hillary Clinton To Return To Ohio
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Hillary Clinton plans to return next week to presidential battleground Ohio. The presumptive Democratic presidential candidate is expected to hold an event Tuesday in the Columbus… Read More
Nelsonville Man Gets Four-Year Prison Sentence For Child Abuse
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A Nelsonville man was sentenced to four years in prison after pleading guilty to charges regarding abuse to his infant son. Nathan T. Pyke was charged after an investigation by… Read More
One Injured in Alexander School Bus Crash
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A Shade woman was injured in a single-vehicle school bus crash Friday morning, according to authorities. The driver of the school bus, Kayleigh Stotts, 27, was traveling westbound on State… Read More
Cincinnati Man Dies In Athens Shooting
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A Cincinnati man has died as a result of a shooting at Riverpark Towers, according to police. Officers from the Athens Police Department responded to report of a robbery that… Read More
Gas Prices on the Rise
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Gas prices around Ohio have continued to increase heading toward the Memorial Day weekend. Prices are up 14.1 cents per gallon since last week, according to GasBuddy’s… Read More
One Arrested, One Hospitalized in Nelsonville Shooting
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A woman is hospitalized with multiple gunshot wounds after an alleged incident with a family member, law enforcement said. Deputies from the Athens County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to 801… Read More
Elevated Lead Levels Found in Central Ohio Schools
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HEATH, Ohio (AP) – Officials say elevated levels of lead have been found in water at two schools in a central Ohio district. Heath City Schools officials say water samples… Read More
Investigators: No Specific Threat to Athens, OU
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A threat that caused the closure of all Athens City Schools has been found not to be a threat to the area. Law enforcement received word of a threat posted… Read More
Breaking: Threat Closes Schools in Athens County
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Update 3:27 p.m. In a release by local law enforcement, the threat was found not to be specific to Athens or the Ohio University. Find the full update here. Update… Read More
Superintendent Speaks Out About Athens Schools Budget
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The superintendent of a local school reached out to parents about the schools financial situation, saying things are getting “worse each year.” The letter was in response to an article… Read More
Ohio AG: Pike Co. Killings ‘Pre-Planned Execution’
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The state attorney general has called the slayings of eight family members in rural Ohio a “pre-planned execution.” Mike DeWine said in a news conference late Sunday afternoon that the… Read More
Marching 110 to Perform At Thanksgiving Day Parade
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The Most Exciting Band in the Land had their own excitement last night as they learned they would be performing during a holiday tradition next year. Ohio University’s Marching 110… Read More
Organized Crime Unit Helps With Vinton County Arrest
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Four people were arrested Monday on drug and corrupt activity charges after an investigation by the Vinton County Sheriff’s Office and a state organized crime task force. Jan Barney, 54,… Read More
OU’s VP of Finance To Begin ‘New Role’
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A senior administrator with Ohio University is changing his role within the university, according to President Roderick McDavis. Stephen Golding, Vice President for Finance and Administration is now the Senior… Read More
Two Arrested in Alleged Illegal Narcotics Trade
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A Westerville man and a Pataskala woman were arrested on Athens County warrants after an investigation into alleged narcotics trade, according to law enforcement. Eric J. Miller, 36, was arrested… Read More
Children Removed From Vinton Co. Home After Meth Lab Found
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Update 8 a.m. – The fifth person investigators were searching for in connection with the methamphetamine operation was arrested Thursday night in Wellston. Jason L. Bishop, 38, of McArthur, was… Read More
OUPD Arrests Man After Alleged Assault
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A Canfield man is in custody after being charged in connection with an alleged assault at Bird Arena on Monday. James D. Howard was charged with burglary and having weapons… Read More
Athens County Sheriff’s Office Warns of Scams
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The Athens County Sheriff’s Office received at least 18 reports by mid-afternoon on Monday of scam calls received by local residents. According to the sheriff’s office, the alleged scam caller… Read More
Logan Woman Shot During Altercation
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A Logan man is in custody after being charged in connection with a shooting that hospitalized a woman. Deputies from the Hocking County Sheriff’s Office responded to Ellinger Road on… Read More
Southern Ohio Drug Task Force Bust
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Emily S. Anderson of Wheelersburg, Ohio is facing multiple drug charges after authorities arrested her in her home on Wednesday, February 24, 2016. According to a press release from Scioto… Read More
Winter Weather Closings and Cancellations
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A winter storm passing through the region has prompted weather warnings, closings and cancellations. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Athens, Meigs, Morgan, Perry, Vinton and Washington… Read More
Arrests Made In Connection With Vandalism
By: Katherine Blaine, WOUB Staff Writer
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The Athens County Sheriff’s office has made multiple arrests after reports of vandalism. Three juveniles, each 17 years-old, have admitted to causing over $10,000 worth of damage to cars around… Read More
Kiser’s on Court Street Closes
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After little more than a year on Court Street, a local restaurant said they will close up shop to make way for a new business. Kiser’s Barbeque expanded from its… Read More
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