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Marijuana Ballot Issue May Clash with Anti-Monopolies Proposal
By: Associated Press, WOUB Staff Writer
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Ohio’s elections chief says a legislative proposal to bar monopolies from the state’s constitution could block a marijuana legalization amendment should both issues appear on fall ballots. State lawmakers want… Read More
Vinton County Sheriff’s Deputy Injured in Crash
By: Vinton County Courier staff reports, WOUB Staff Writer
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A Vinton County Sheriff’s Office cruiser was reportedly involved in a multi-vehicle crash in McArthur on Sunday night. Deputy Michelle Thomas was reportedly driving her cruiser southbound on South Market… Read More
Listeria Contamination Found Again at Jeni’s Ice Cream Production Kitchen
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Jeni’s Splendid Ice Cream’s says its stopped production and temporarily closed its shops after finding listeria in its production kitchen again. In a message posted on its website the company… Read More
Hocking Valley Bank Robbery Suspect Appears in Court
By: Sarah Hawley | Athens Messenger staff reporter, WOUB Staff Writer
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The man accused of robbing a local bank on Monday morning made his first court appearance on Wednesday, but has been released after posting bond. Willard Whitmore, 68, of The… Read More
Meigs County Man Shot, Marijuana Found During Suspect’s Arrest
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A Wellston man was reportedly shot in the hand, and the alleged shooter was arrested while allegedly loading a trailer with marijuana, according to authorities. The Meigs County Sheriff’s office… Read More
Alleged Accomplice Arrested In Connection With Glouster Robbery
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The alleged accomplice in a Glouster robbery has been arrested, according to the Athens County Prosecutor’s Office, and the alleged perpetrator of the robbery is “known.” Evan E. Smith, 46,… Read More
Rural Action, Inc., Receives $330,000 grant to support AmeriCorps Programs
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) today announced that $329,987 has been awarded to Rural Action Inc., headquartered in The Plains, by the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) to… Read More
International Space University to Come to Athens
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The 28th Summer Space Studies Program (SSP15) of International Space University (ISU), the world’s premier international space education institution, will begin on the Ohio University campus next week, with many events open to… Read More
Man Indicted in Hocking County for Allegedly Running Cattle ‘Scheme’
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LOGAN, Ohio – An Ohio man was indicted by a Hocking County grand jury for allegedly running a livestock and vehicle scheme through three states, according to the Ohio Attorney… Read More
Teens Charged In Reported Glouster Home Invasion
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A 14-year-old and the 17-year-old are at a Juvenile Detention Center after being charged in a reported home invasion in Glouster allegedly involving weapons. The names of the juveniles have… Read More
Benoit Withdraws From Chancellorship Consideration
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The Executive Vice President and Provost at Ohio University has withdrawn from the last remaining outstanding chancellorship consideration for which she was vying. Pam Benoit was being considered for the… Read More
Trimble Superintendent: Middle School Principal ‘Less Than Honest’
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The superintendent of Trimble Local Schools said Middle School Principal Danita Kern was removed from her position for financial reasons at Tuesday’s meeting of the Trimble School Board. However, public… Read More
The OUtlet News Feature Podcast
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The OUtlet is a new radio feature news program from the WOUB Newsroom that covers a variety of stories “where campus meets community.” In this episode we take you to… Read More
OhioHealth Intends To Purchase Land For Urgent Care Facility
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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OhioHealth has taken the next step in developing the new health center in Nelsonville by signing a letter of intent to buy land in the city. OhioHealth announced Tuesday morning… Read More
The OUtlet News Show – March 31, 2015
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The OUtlet is a new radio feature news program from the WOUB Newsroom that covers a variety of stories “where campus meets community.” In this episode we take you to… Read More
Waterline Work Could Affect West Side of Athens, Athens Mall
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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The City of Athens will be completing two waterline repairs on Monday, according to a release by city administrators. “There is a possibility of intermittent water outages for customers at… Read More
Nelsonville Square Buildings Catch Fire
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Multiple historic structures were damaged after a Saturday night fire tore through the former Preston Building on the Nelsonville Public Square. Report of a “blown electrical transformer” was called in… Read More
Trimble School Teacher Dies
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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Update 12:23 p.m. The name of the individual found dead is 47-year-old Christopher D. Downs. The body was found at the Jacksonville Volunteer Fire Department and pronounced deceased at the scene…. Read More
New House Acquired For Presidential Residence
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The Ohio University Foundation today announced it has entered into a lease agreement for a home and surrounding property, which will serve as the Ohio University presidential residence. The agreement… Read More
New President Named at OhioHealth O’Bleness Hospital
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A new president is taking over at OhioHealth O’Bleness Hospital, which brings him back to his roots in southeastern Ohio. Mark Seckinger was been named president of the hospital, where… Read More
Man Sentenced in Burglary Case
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Michael Dale Wright, 25, appeared before Athens County Common Pleas Judge Patrick J. Lang on Monday and changed his plea to guilty to an indictment charging one count each of aggravated… Read More
Athens and Ohio University Officials Encourage Safe Festing
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Ohio University and Athens city officials are urging students to make smart decisions during the upcoming Spring Festival season. In a press release Ohio University President Roderick McDavis and Athens… Read More
Judge Grim To Retire From Municipal Court In 2015
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Athens County Municipal Court Judge William Grim says he’ll be retiring at the end of his current term. Grim’s intended retirement date is Dec. 31, 2015. In a news release… Read More
Pedestrian Hit On Richland Avenue
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A skateboarder is in the hospital for evaulation after colliding with a CATS bus at the Richland Avenue crosswalk on the West Green of Ohio University. OU Police are still… Read More
OUPD Asking For Help Investigating Reported Rape
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The Ohio University Police Department is asking anyone with information about a reported rape on campus to contact them. OUPD said it received a call from an anonymous female reporting… Read More
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