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Possible Explosion on West Union
By: Abby Grisez, Chelsea Sick
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Authorities in Athens are investigating a possible explosion that occurred Sunday evening in the apartments above Cycle Path Bicycles at 104 1/2 West Union Street. The building partially collapsed. Deputy Service Safety Director Ron Lucas says everyone in the building is out and accounted for. One male in his early 20s was rescued and transported… Read More
College Readiness in Ohio Appalachia Schools
By: Chelsea Sick
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High schools in the Ohio Appalachian region are working to make sure their students who want to go to college can, and will succeed once they are there. According to the Ohio Appalachian Collaborative, only one third of Ohio Appalachia students go to college, less than half of the national average. In addition, only half… Read More
Rain, Rain, But No (Big) Flood
By: Chelsea Sick
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ATHENS— After a week of preparation in Athens County in anticipation for a major flood event, there is no longer a flood threat from the Hocking River, according to data from the National Weather Service. At the end of last week, officials were preparing for the Hocking River to crest at 25.2 feet overnight Sunday,… Read More
Pothole Pain: Who Pays if Your Car is Damaged?
By: Chelsea Sick
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Chris Reimer turned onto East State Street on his way back to his home in Columbus when he hit a pothole big enough to damage two of his wheels. “There was a big pothole and I tried to avoid it but there was another car on the left hand side of the road,” Reimer said…. Read More
Purple Gala To Benefit Women’s Serenity Grove House
By: Chelsea Sick
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Seniors in the Ohio University nursing program are organizing a gala to bring light to the community’s struggle with the opioid crisis. The Purple Gala will be a night of education, discussion, and dinner as the community learns about how they can help with the opioid crisis. The Purple Gala team lead and senior nursing… Read More
Federal Hocking School Board Fills Three Open Seats
By: Chelsea Sick
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Three empty seats are now filled on the Federal Hocking School Board. Kerry Sheridan-Boyd and Sara Brumfield took the lead on election night. Sheridan-Boyd earned 1,045 votes with 29% of the votes and Sara Brumfield earned 983 votes with 27% of the vote. Incumbent Lester Green will return to his seat on the board after… Read More
Federal Hocking School Board to Fill Three Open Seats
By: Chelsea Sick
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Tausha Pullins’ son is a senior in the Federal Hocking School District, but has been going to school in the district since he was in Kindergarten. Pullins said she has seen the school district drastically improve since he began school. “I’ve seen a lot of changes, it seems to be going for the better,” Pullins… Read More
Vietnam Veteran Wall Arrives in Athens
By: Chelsea Sick
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It was a morning of solidarity, emotions, and energy as more than 100 motorcyclists escorted the Vietnam Veteran Wall, also known as the Wall That Heals from Logan to Athens. The wall is a half-size replica of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. The wall will be on display Wednesday evening through Sunday at… Read More
Athens County Commissioners Fear Trump Budget Cuts
By: Chelsea Sick
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President Donald Trump is proposing to eliminate the Community Development Block Grant program from his 2017 federal budget proposal. This federal program has provided federal funding to counties with financial needs since 1974. The possible loss of the funding has community leaders worried about how they will fund projects in Athens County without the $135,000 they receive from the… Read More
New Technology at O’Bleness Hospital to Help Sexual Assault Victims
By: Chelsea Sick
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A new photography system at OhioHealth O’Bleness Hospital will make it easier for nurses to obtain visual evidence of patients who are victims of sexual assault. The Cortexflo Machine allows clinicians to take high-definition photographs in a hands-free manner so nurses can focus on the patient while collecting the evidence they need. “The Cortexflo provides a higher resolution… Read More