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Gas prices across region drop 11 cents
This week’s average prices for a gallon of unleaded gas in South Central Ohio average is $3.543. The average price per gallon last week $3.657. The average price a year ago, during the week of May 1was $3.482 per gallon. Pike County has the second highest average price in the state, according aaagasrices.com, with a average price of $3.631. Only Athens County with an average price $3.671 per gallon. ...
Ravenswood City Councilmember resigns due to investigation
Ravenswood City Councilmember Denise Toler recently resigned from all boards, commissions and authorities effective immediately due to the results of an ongoing investigation, Mayor Josh Miller says in a press release.
Monica Batteiger honored for helping people impacted by substance use disorders
MIDDLEPORT – Monica Batteiger of Zanesville was recently honored for going above and beyond in service to others during a ceremony at the Blakeslee Center in Middleport, hosted by the Jenco Foundation and the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO). Batteiger was among five Appalachian Ohioans celebrated as 2023 Jenco...
Athens Co. fracking leak, inaction show the dire public health dangers of Ohio regulatory capture
Let’s say you, like roughly 45% of Ohioans, rely on groundwater wells to provide a constant supply of clean, safe drinking water. Now suppose, unbeknownst to you, an exceptionally toxic cocktail of radioactive wastewater has been leaking underground and possibly contaminating the water you and your family drink. As your alarm and outrage builds with […] The post Athens Co. fracking leak, inaction show the dire public health dangers of Ohio regulatory capture appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Man charged in connection to several car wash break-in
JACKSON COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — A Calhoun man has been charged in connection to breaking into several car washes and businesses throughout the state, authorities said. Levi Travis Harris, 32, of Arnoldsburg, is facing multiple charges following an investigation into a break-in at the Duke of Suds Car Wash in Ripley, according to a social media post from the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office.
Alexander completes walk-off comeback victory over Athens in extras
ALBANY - Stick around until the end, you never know what might happen on the diamond. In a wild contest that saw the game go into extra innings, 19 runs scored in total with five of them coming in the final frame and a miraculous comeback from Alexander, the Spartans (5-10, 4-8 Tri-Valley Conference-Ohio) would grab a walk-off victory over Athens (10-6, 6-4 TVC-Ohio) with the final week of the regular season wrapping up. ...
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BioBlitz Palooza NELSONVILLE — Wayne National Forest will host Summer BioBlitz Palooza on Thruday and Friday at Baileys Trail System as part of COSI — Center of Science and Industry's annual Science Festival. These free, self-led activities use the iNaturalist smartphone app to identify plants, animals, and other wildlife in some of our most popular recreation areas. Your BioBlitz journey can begin at any open public area. ...
Ohio man sentenced to prison for Grand Larceny
MASON COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – An Ohio man was sentenced on felony charges in Mason County court on Monday. According to Mason County Prosecuting Attorney Seth Gaskins, on Monday, April 22, 2024, David C. Irvin, 34 years old of Wellston (Ohio), was sentenced in the Circuit Court of Mason County for the conviction on the […]
Ohio man charged in pursuit that spanned several counties, ended in Gallia County crash
GALLIA COUNTY, Ohio (WCHS) — An Ohio man was taken into custody after a pursuit through several counties that ended with a crash Thursday in Gallia County. Odell Ladell May, 30, of Akron, Ohio, was taken into custody on felony warrants and charged with fleeing and eluding a police officer, according to a news release from the Gallia County Sheriff’s Office.
David Pepper says participating in local elections among ways to save democracy
Former Ohio Democratic Party Chairman and author of the book “Saving Democracy” David Pepper told about 70 people that the battle to save democracy starts where they are — “on the local level” — and that running for all elected offices is important. Pepper spoke on April 23 at the Athena Cinema. The Athens County Democratic Party sponsored the event, which also included speeches by Ohio Supreme Court Justices Melody Stewart and Micheal Donnelly, who are running for re-election, and a meet-and-greet session with Democratic...
Meigs County Deputy Medically Airlifted, Two Arrested After Traffic Stop Incident
Reedsville, Meigs County – A routine traffic stop conducted by deputies from the Meigs County Sheriff’s Office took a dangerous turn on Pine Tree Drive in Reedsville on Saturday evening around 6:30 PM. According to reports from deputies, upon being pulled over, the female occupant of the vehicle...
Athens routs Alexander to move one step closer to divisional title
ALBANY - Beating a team once is hard enough, taking down a program twice in a season is always going to be difficult. Unless you’re the Athens Bulldogs. Matching up with Alexander on the road just over a week after a two-run victory over the Spartans, Athens (15-3, 9-0 Tri-Valley Conference-Ohio) pummeled the baseball en route to a dominant 13-1 victory in five innings over Alexander (6-9, 5-6 TVC-Ohio) in Albany. The Bulldogs would rack up 12 hits on the day in an impressive offensive...
Court records: Ripley teacher's aide accused of dragging student across floor, using force
JACKSON COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — A Jackson County, West Virginia, teacher’s aide was charged after she was accused of dragging a young student across a floor and using excessive force, court records said. Nicole Lea Lupardus, 43, is charged with battery after an incident Monday, April 15, at...
Nancy White recalls life in Albany, condensed books in Messenger
Nancy White, age 86, and her family all played significant roles in the shaping of the community today. She has been a loyal reader of the Athens Messenger for over the last 80 years. Her story leading up to why she is still one of the newspaper’s loyal readers is a beautiful one to be told. White was born about a mile and a half outside Albany and has lived...
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