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Fire in a truck carrying lithium ion batteries lead to a 3-hour evacuation in Columbus
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Authorities evacuated an area of Columbus for several hours on Thursday out of fear that a fire in truck’s trailer could have caused lithium ion batteries… Read More
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The city of Athens is considering a hiring freeze to help shore up its budget
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The city of Athens is considering a hiring freeze because its cash reserves for the year have already dropped below a level that is considered financially… Read More
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Official: Firm ‘Devastated’ by Fire at Large Ohio Egg Farm
By: Associated Press
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UPDATE (6:30 p.m.) Authorities say a fast-moving fire at a large egg farm in Ohio destroyed one large building and also killed hens in other buildings. The blaze was reported… Read More
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West Virginia Couple Found Dead in House Fire
By: Associated Press
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PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (AP) — Authorities in West Virginia say two people have died in a house fire. WTAP-TV reports Parkersburg Fire Chief Jason Matthews identified the victims as 84-year-old Raymond Tanner and… Read More
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Authorities: House Explosion Probed as Possible Hate Crime
By: Associated Press
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STERLING, Ohio (AP) – Authorities say a house explosion in Ohio is being investigated as a possible hate crime after racial slurs and a swastika were found spray painted on… Read More
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Officials Name Victims of Deadly House Fire
By: Associated Press
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COSHOCTON, Ohio (AP) – Officials have identified the victims of one of two Ohio fires that killed a total of four children and two adults. The Licking County Sheriff’s Office… Read More
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Official Identifies Victims in House Fire
By: Associated Press
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DAVISVILLE, W.Va. (AP) – West Virginia fire officials have identified two people who died after being pulled from their burning home. Deputy State Fire Marshal Jason Baltic told The Parkersburg… Read More
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Nelsonville Fire Rekindles Memories Of Past Blazes
By: Steve Robb - Athens Messenger staff reporter
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“I cried,” is how Judy Sinnott of Nelsonville described her reaction when the Public Square was hit Saturday night by a fire, a blaze that Sinnott said also fueled “a… Read More
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Nelsonville Square Buildings Catch Fire
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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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