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A court says two women who challenged their removal from Nelsonville City Council no longer have a case
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Two Nelsonville women who say they were wrongfully removed from the City Council filed a legal action two years ago to reclaim those seats. Last week,… Read More
A state appeals court agrees that Athens’ plastic bag ban is unconstitutional
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A state appeals court has ruled the city of Athens’ ban on plastic bags is unconstitutional. The court said in its decision last week the ban… Read More
Judges hear appeal of former Ohio University student’s rape conviction
By: Donovan Varney
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A man serving eight years in prison for the rape of a former Ohio University student says his attorney rejected a plea deal without consulting with… Read More
Legal challenge over Nelsonville City Council seats headed to state Supreme Court
By: Alison Patton
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Two women who claim they belong on Nelsonville City Council are taking their dispute to the Ohio Supreme Court after an appellate court dismissed the lawsuit. … Read More
Outcome in legal case could call into question recent decisions by Nelsonville City Council
By: Alison Patton
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A state appeals court is deciding who has the legitimate right to two seats on the Nelsonville City Council. Depending on the court’s decision, it could… Read More
Man convicted in killings of 8 from another Ohio family seeks new trial
By: Bruce Shipkowski | AP
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(AP) — A man convicted in the killings of eight people from another Ohio family is seeking a new trial. George Wagner IV made the request in a filing Monday… Read More