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Nelsonville Teen Admits To Shooting Death Of Another Boy
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A 14-year-old Nelsonville boy admitted in court Tuesday that he killed another boy while playing with a gun. Meanwhile, the boy’s father, Donald Platt, 37, was… Read More
Athens Senior Center Weighs Continued Operations
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The Athens Senior Center will close on Monday, March 16 while the staff meets to plan whether to change its schedule. The center is challenged by… Read More
Racine Man Named as Victim in Fatal Drowning
POMEROY — The man who died after being swept away by flood waters has been identified by Meigs County officials. Lawton E. Templeton, 54, of Racine, was identified in a… Read More
Tuition, Fee Increases To Be Discussed at OU Board Of Trustees
ATHENS (WOUB) — An 3.5-percent increase in tuition at all Ohio University campuses will be discussed at the next Board of Trustees meeting, along with housing and culinary services increases…. Read More
Unofficial Election Results for Tuscarawas County
Unofficial results are in for Tuscarawas County. Voters in Tuscarawas County have rejected Dover and Garaway school district emergency levies, according to unofficial results. The Dover levy was approved at… Read More
The Unofficial Election Results for Scioto County
Here are the unofficial election results for Scioto County: Republican Shane Tieman beat out Democrat Rachel Daehler as the new prosecuting attorney, winning with a total of 14,528 votes against… Read More
More than 100 Arrested During Athens Block Party Weekend
Just over 100 people are facing charges related to alcohol after Athens’ annual Halloween block party. The Athens Police Department arrested 12 people Saturday night. Ohio University Police arrested 9… Read More
Former OU Trustee Convicted On Federal Charges
CLEVELAND — A former member of the Ohio University Board of Trustees and former namesake for the terminal of the university’s airport has been convicted on embezzlement charges. C. David Snyder,… Read More
N-Y Band Boosters Thief Sentenced
ATHENS — A Nelsonville woman will have to pay back $50,000 to a local school district’s band boosters and spend nearly five years in prison for taking the money. Anna… Read More
Flooding Closes, Restricts Roads in Region
High water is affecting nearly every county in Southeast Ohio today, and the rain is forecasted to continue through weekend. Here are the roads where high water has been reported… Read More
Ohio University Students Speak Up About the Halloween Dorm Fee: Reagan McCurley
Ohio University students living in the dorms are required to pay a $50 upcharge fee to have a guest stay with them for Halloween weekend. Housing and Residence life has… Read More
Athens Police Investigating Bank Robbery
Update 5:25 p.m. Athens Police are searching for a bank robbery suspect. According to investigators, the suspect entered the Citizens Bank on Stimson Avenue around 11:15 a.m. Thursday morning. Police… Read More
Man In Critical Condition After Shooting In The Plains
UPDATE 5:15 p.m. – The victim in a shooting on Pine Street has been identified as Robert L. Anderson, Jr., of The Plains. As of Friday afternoon, Anderson was still at… Read More
Two Arrested In Athens Co. Drug Investigation
An investigation that lasted more than a year led to the arrests of two people in Athens. Jeffrey L. McKenzie, 53, of Athens, was arrested by deputies with the Athens… Read More
Special Task Force Investigating Tips on Alleged Athens Serial Rapist
ATHENS — A special task force, including the FBI and Ohio Attorney General’s Office, has been formed to investigate several tips relating to an alleged serial rapist already charged in… Read More
Tonight: Info Session On Coal Project’s Impact on Local Waterways
GLOUSTER — Trimble High School will play host to the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday night as they consider a new coal mining project in the area. A public… Read More
Washington County School Districts, Ambulance Services Fare Well In Primary
Marietta’s school districts and ambulance services got what they asked for in the May Primary Election. Marietta City School District’s 2.95 mill permanent improvement renewal levy passed with 64 percent… Read More
Fire Damages Athens Prokos Office
An early morning fire caused hundreds of thousands of dollars in damage to an East State Street building on Monday. Athens Fire Department officials said they responded to 88 E…. Read More
Athens City Schools Plan to Cap Enrollment Sizes to Keep Classes Small
ATHENS, Ohio — The Athens City Schools Board of Education decided Thursday to cap class sizes throughout the district and may decide to move the start of next year’s school… Read More
Hocking College Will Not Change Policy on Firearms
NELSONVILLE, Ohio — Hocking College will not change its current policy on firearms and dangerous weapons to allow concealed carry permits on its campuses. According to the Athens Messenger, the… Read More
Athens Man Charged With Arson For Alleged Market On State Break-In
An Athens man is in custody on charges of aggravated arson after a suspicious fire Tuesday morning at The Market on State. Christopher Oiler, 22, is being held at the… Read More
Partnership With OhioHealth, University Medical Associates Approved By Board
A partnership between two local medical groups was approved by the Ohio University Board of Trustees, which will consolidate the OhioHealth Athens Medical Associates and University Medical Associates. The new… Read More
Nearly Three Dozen Car Break-Ins Reported in Athens
The Athens Police Department is cautioning the public after nearly three dozen motor vehicles break-ins were reported within the city. At least 32 reports of theft were taken by police on… Read More
Glouster Man Killed In Athens Co. Crash
ATHENS – A Glouster man was killed in a Thursday crash in Athens County Fred Cavey, 81, was stopped on the berm of U.S. Route 50 westbound at about 1:40 p.m…. Read More
Athens County Honors Its Veterans
Locals spent Friday morning honoring those that are currently serving and the veterans that that have gone before them. High school marching bands, including Athens, Federal-Hocking & Alexander serenaded the… Read More