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Teen dies in southeastern Ohio crash
VINTON COUNTY, Ohio (WSAZ) - A teenager died Friday in a four-car crash on state Route 93 near McArthur, the Ohio State Highway Patrol said. The teen died at the scene of the crash, troopers said. Investigators say the teen was a passenger in a 2012 Honda driven by a...
Trimble High School's Class of 2024 graduates
GLOUSTER — Trimble High School celebrated the Class of 2024 with a Commencement ceremony Saturday afternoon. Family and friends braved the hot and sunny weather to watch the school’s seniors, wearing white and red robes, walk across the stage at Glouster Memorial Stadium to receive their diplomas. The Trimble High School Band, which included members of the graduating class, started the ceremony with several performances, including “Don’t Stop Believing” and...
Athens County student-athletes compete at regional track & field meets
Athens County student-athletes competed over the past week at various regional track & field meets with the postseason winding down. With some athletes securing a spot at the state tournament in Dayton, here’s how regionals played out. Division II New Concord Regionals: Boys: In the 110 meter hurdles, Alexander’s Jake Roush (16.20) finished seventh. ...
Severe thunderstorm watch issued for central Ohio
A number of central Ohio counties are under a severe thunderstorm watch issued by the National Weather Service on Sunday afternoon. Franklin, Delaware, Fairfield, Fayette, Hocking, Licking, Madison, Pickaway and Union counties, along with 23 other Ohio counties, are in the watch area. It is set to expire at 8 p.m.
Brig. Gen. Andy Stone speaks during Athens' service
Brig. Gen. Andy Stone told a crowd of about 100 people that the best way to honor those who died while serving in the US military is to tell the story of how beneficial serving the nation can be. Stone, who also is the City of Athens service-safety director, spoke during Athens’ Memorial Day service Monday at West Union Street cemetery. The US Army conducted a study in 2022 that...
'You will rise to the occasion'
NELSONVILLE — Nelsonville-York High School held Commencement for the Class of 2024 on Thursday in the school gymnasium. Graduation speeches inspired optimism and thanked the Buckeyes community for its support. A video of the seniors marching to their seats to the tune of Pomp and Circumstance appears on the Athens Messenger’s Facebook page. “Remember the late nights, the friendships forged and the lessons learned,” Principal Elise Stephan said during her...
Nelsonville Police contract with Athens County dispatchers starts May 30
The Nelsonville Police Department will changing dispatching services to the Athens County 9-1-1 Central Communications Center at 8 a.m. Thursday. At that time, the (740) 753-1736 non-emergency number previously used to call the Nelsonville Police Department will ring into a telephone tree with several options for callers to select from. For emergencies, call 9-1-1. To reach a police officer or file a police report, press 1 to be connected to...
Taylor’s Table Talk: Fresh Start policies remove academic barriers
On May 6, Ohio University’s Faculty Senate met to discuss a resolution to adopt an Academic Fresh Start policy. Under this policy, students could request a “fresh start” at re-enrollment 24 months after their last enrollment. Fresh Start students could have “certain grades disregarded” in their cumulative...
6 large cities in Ohio experienced population growth last year. Here they are
Columbus remains one of the most populous cities in the US. Athens, Ohio, checks in as one of the fastest-growing cities in the US. Are Ohio's biggest cities growing or shrinking? What cities are growing the fastest?. Thanks to a recently-released U.S. Census Bureau report tracking population changes from July...
Mustangs end season as district runners-up
ATHENS — It was a battle for a Division III SE District championship Friday night on the campus of Ohio University between the Lynchburg-Clay Mustangs and the Portsmouth Trojans. Each team had positives go their way in the seven innings played, but when it mattered most, it was Portsmouth sliding into home plate for the walk-off win against the Mustangs.
Athens High School's Class of 2024 graaduates
THE PLAINS — “Move your tassels from the right to the left, you are now graduated from Athens High School.” The words of Athens High School Principal Chad Springer rang through McAfee Gymnasium Saturday morning moments before the packed gym erupted in applause during the 2024 Athens High School Commencement. “You can change what you can change and you can’t change others, you can only change your reaction to them....
Hocking County Humane Society saves lives
LOGAN - As footsteps make their way through the narrow corridor the barking begins. Paws on the gate, scratching at the ground, and puppies tackling their siblings is something one would experience when walking through the Hocking Hills Humane Society. The Humane Society has been open since the early 2000s....
Phone scammers are impersonating local police
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Phone scammers are exploiting locals by disguising themselves as the police. The Athens Police Department reported the callers used the identities of officers and told people they had outstanding warrants and requested that they pay legal fees. Athens Police Chief Nick Magruder noted that calls...
Remember When: Legacy of two families, Part I
A boy was born April 30, 1902 in the Hocking County village of Murray City to John and Hannah Slater. His parents, born in England, emigrated to the U.S. in search of new opportunities. They settled in Hocking County’s coal mining area where John was a foreman for a coal mining company. The boy, Albert, was one of five children and would become a football player and OSU student.
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