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Athens Based Nonprofit Organization Awarded For Making Festivals Zero Waste
An Athens based nonprofit organization was recognized for its excellence in helping festivals become zero waste events in Appalachian Ohio. Rural Action and the Appalachia Ohio Zero Waste Initiative (AOZWI)… Read More
In Focus: Poverty and the American Dream
Appalachian Ohio The counties in Appalachian Ohio are some of the poorest places in the state. Not only that, but there are very high unemployment numbers. In Ohio 7.1% of… Read More
Golden Buckeye Helping Ohioans Be Savvy Holiday Shoppers On Facebook
While the holiday is approaching, tips for holiday shopping are now at Ohioans’ fingertips. The Golden Buckeye program offers a daily tip on its page on Facebook through December. It offers… Read More
Gas Line Ruptures In Washington County
UPDATE 11:40 a.m. Washington County Sheriff Larry Mincks says a gas line rupture Monday night should be considered a natural accident. “At this point, we are not able to really… Read More
Newest Website For Ohioans’ College and Career Success Launched
Ohioans are going to have more resources geared to college and career success at their fingertips. The Chancellor Ohio Board of Regents Jim Petro will launch OhioMeansSuccess website this afternoon… Read More
Board Of Regents Chancellor To Make Announcement
UPDATE 1:00 P.M. Ohioans will soon have more resources at their fingertips geared toward college and career success. Ohio Board of Regents Chancellor Jim Petro will launch the OhioMeansSuccess.org website… Read More
Sheriff: Drug Take-Back Box Works In Lawrence Co.
Five days after installing it, a new drug take-back box in Lawrence County seems to be working very well. The Sheriff’s Office placed a drug take-drug in the lobby for people to drop… Read More
Albany Man Arrested In Nelsonville Bank Robbery
An Albany man has been arrested in connection with a September bank robbery in Nelsonville. The Hocking County Special Response Team took Jason Johnson into custody in Haydenville on Wednesday…. Read More
Athens City Schools Looking For Levy Renewal With Increase
The Athens City School District has a renewal levy with an increase on the ballot next week that includes emergency requirements. This levy was passed in 2004 and renewed in… Read More
A Drug Lab Discovered In Pike County
A Pike County man faces several drug charges after deputies found a methamphetamine lab in his home on Wednesday. Pike county Sheriff Richard Henderson reports that deputies were called to… Read More
Lancaster Girl Dies From Fall
An 11-year-old Lancaster girl who fell 40 feet from a rock ledge has died. Lancaster Police Department Captain Dan Patton says Elizabeth Fuller died of her injuries. Fuller slipped and… Read More
Mental Health And Recovery Services seeking Tax Levy Renewal
Muskingum county Mental Health and Recovery Services Board is seeking a renewal of the one mill tax levy. The new levy will be run for 10 years and it has… Read More
Athens Historic Preservation Board Under Consideration
The future of a possible Athens Historic Preservation Board is now in the hands of the city's law director. The Athens City Council is considering establishing a board to look… Read More
Athens County Commissioner Candidate Withdraws
An Athens County Commissioner candidate is no longer in the running. The Board of Elections confirms Anne Cornwell, an independent, withdrew her name from the race yesterday. Cornwell failed to… Read More
Ohio Dangerous Wild Animal Owners Required To Register
Dangerous wild animal owners in Ohio have a little more than a month to register their creatures or face criminal charges. The Ohio Department of Agriculture wants exotic animal owners… Read More
OU Celebrates The 20-Year Partnership With A German University
Ohio University and the University of Leipzig have renewed a Memorandum of Understanding in celebration of their 20-year partnership. The Memorandum was originally signed on June 23, 1994. It aims… Read More
The Killer Of Two Belmont County Men Is Executed
The killer of two strangers in Belmont County was executed today. Donald Palmer, 47, was given a lethal injection this morning at 10:35 for gun slayings of Charles Sponhaltz and… Read More
Ohio White-tailed Deer Affected By Disease
State wildlife officials want hunters to report unhealthy deer to their local wildfire officer as several counties battle a common deer disease. White-tailed deer in Ohio are affected by the… Read More
A Flag Display Is Preparing For The Yearly Tribute Of September 11th
Statehouse organizers are preparing to honor the victims of September 11th with a yearly tribute. On Thursday evening, volunteers will set up 2,999 small flags — each flag representing a… Read More
Hocking County Girl Lied About Attempted Abduction
Hocking County Sheriff Lanny North stated that the 16-year-old Logan High School student lied about the Monday morning attempted abduction to seek more attention from her parents. The student told… Read More