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Searchers find body of man missing since January
CROOKSVILLE – On Wednesday, April 24, at around 1:15 p.m., the Perry County Sheriff’s Office was contacted and advised that Kaleb Russell had been discovered deceased in the crawl space beneath a home located at 700 Ceramic Road. Russell had been reported missing on Jan. 19. Deputies promptly responded to the scene and confirmed the presence of a deceased male, later positively identified as Russell. Russell’s body was discovered by volunteers aiding the family in the search for him. At the request of the family, an autopsy will not be performed, and his remains released to the family. No foul play is suspected. The Crooksville Police Department remains the lead investigating agency in the case. Any questions concerning the case should be directed to the Crooksville Police Department at 740-982-2666.
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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. ...
Wright throws no-hitter in shutout victory over Belpre to highlight weekend sweep
before getting thrown out at second to end the inning as Athens took a one-run advantage. With both teams threatening but not able to put any runs across home over the next couple innings, Jackson finally broke through in the third with the help of a crucial error. With a runner on base and two outs, Bennett would commit an error in right field to allow the inning to continue just before consecutive RBI singles from Wyant and Woldord stole the lead for Jackson, making...
Letter to the Editor: OU should tackle accessibility concerns in dorms
My name is Lauren Novak, and I am a sophomore here at Ohio University currently studying Communications. I am writing to strongly encourage school policymakers and faculty members to tackle the safety and accessibility concerns on campus. I am deeply concerned by the apparent neglect of an issue that impacts...
The Local Butcher LLC issues a voluntary recall
The Local Butcher LLC, of Athens, announces a voluntary recall of 82.83 pounds of bacon, 48.52 pounds of peppered bacon, 15.21 pounds of bacon burgers and 89.66 pounds of whole hams due to product produced without the benefit of inspection and misbranding. The products were produced and packaged from March 4, 2024, through April 11, 2024. The following products are subject to recall: various weights vacuum sealed whole smoked hamapproximately...
12 race-based scholarships worth $46,000 not awarded to OU journalism students
Twelve race-based scholarships totaling $46,000 weren’t given out at Ohio University’s E.W. Scripps School of Journalism’s awards banquet this week, said Journalism School Director Eddith Dashiell.
Letter to the Editor: Diversity scholarships impact Indigenous journalism students
“Alexa, play the 'Rocky' soundtrack." Last night, I cleaned my house, while my four-year-old and eleven-year-old swirled with laughs, coughs from allergies and sibling bickering. I needed music. I needed to clean. Now, I need to write. Writing, music, dancing and cleaning (apparently) all have helped me cope. My anger has now turned into sadness. Seeing an Indigenous-preferred scholarship in writing that my school cannot award because of an interpretation of the law almost shut me down again here. There are more than 850 members in the Indigenous Journalists Association.
Tomcats top Golden Eagles in duel between pitchers
GLOUSTER — It’s not about how many runs you can score, as long as you finish the game with more runs than your opponent. In a game that saw just one run and five hits between the two teams, the Trimble softball team was able to emerge victorious over conference rival Belpre with a 1-0 victory. The game became a high-stakes duel between the pitchers of each team, with the...
Parties still trying to pry loose police records for use in lawsuit
COLUMBUS — The parties in a federal lawsuit against the city of Nelsonville continue to dispute whether a state agency should have to turn over law enforcement records for use as evidence in the suit — though in this case, both the plaintiffs and defendants have asked that the records be produced, but the state agency is refusing. At issue are logs from the Law Enforcement Automated Data System (LEADS), a computerized system that police officers use to access information from other law enforcement agencies...
Farewell, Athens: It’s time to say goodbye
Two things play as I write this column: the roaring of my AC and a fiddle in the deepest core of my mind. It's time to come to peace with leaving the place I love. One of Ohio University's main campaign points is "Forever Ohio," and while it's almost time for me to leave this heaven I've called home for the past three years, it’s clear the “Forever” part comes from how this place will always stick with me.
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...
Support WOUB during Public Media Giving Days 2024
ATHENS, OH – Public Media Giving Days, a nationwide event asking viewers, listeners, members, music lovers, journalism aficionados, educators and fans to take a stand in solidarity behind their local public media outlet, returns for its second year on May 1 and 2. WOUB Public Media will be taking part with a pledge drive on WOUB FM and messages from nationally-known journalists, musicians, documentarians, actors and educators being broadcast on WOUB TV.
Benjamin Logan Elementary Wraps Up Successful Unified Arts Festival and Grandparent Game Night
After a Friday evening filled with games and fun with grandparents, Benjamin Logan Elementary concluded its highly anticipated Unified Arts Festival on Saturday, April 27, with a day brimming with creativity, music, and technological exploration. Parents, teachers, and students united to celebrate the culmination of their efforts throughout the year...
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