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Three criminal cases against a Nelsonville man were resolved Wednesday in Athens County Common Pleas Court with guilty pleas to eight counts. Matthew Long, 39, pleaded guilty to aggravated possession of drugs (F5), identity fraud (F5) and petty theft (M1) in one case and was sentenced by Athens County Common Pleas Court Judge George McCarthy to a total of a year in prison. He pleaded guilty to aggravated trafficking in drugs (F4), trafficking in heroin (F5) and identity fraud (F5) for a total of 18...

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) -There was plenty of emotion Friday evening as protesters rallied in Vienna to object to the recent Supreme Court decision. At least five dozen protesters rallied outside the Planned Parenthood administrative offices Friday evening, in a protest over the voiding of Roe-Vs.-Wade. The crowd chanted and cheer...

ATHENS - The following students were named to Ohio University’s Spring 2022 Dean’s list. Ohio University College of Arts and Sciences students Ali Moser from Bluffton; Aerin Cummins from Kenton; Mikayla Rigdon from Mount Victory; Lily Spiers from Lima; Mason Ault from Ada; Peyton Germann from Celina; Jack Kenny from Findlay; and Quinley Schlagbaum from Ottoville.

POMEROY, OH (WOWK) – Officials are investigating the cause of a house fire in Pomeroy yesterday afternoon, according to the Pomeroy Fire Department. The PFD says multiple departments responded to the fire that broke out at a home on Wetzgall Street just before 4 p.m. Thursday, June 23, 2022. Officials say heavy smoke was coming […]

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - 1922 was the first year Camp Kootaga was established and on June 25,2022 they celebrated their 100th year of being a camp. District Director, Michael Cidor, believes this is just the start of the impact. “We’ve been here 100 year and we’re looking forward to a...

An Old Landmark: “Dutch” Henry’s Resort Will Soon Be No More. The old brick house above Riverside, which has been for years known as “Dutch” Henry’s home, is sliding into the river [the Ohio]. The waters have washed away the banks adjoining the house, gradually encroaching upon the foundation walls, until at last the old mansion is about to go.

ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – Kiser’s Barbeque is in the early stages of construction at its new location on East State Street with hopes of opening in the coming months. The family owned restaurant closed its location in the Athens mall when its lease ended in February 2020 and put off opening a new location because of the pandemic.

By Luke Duncan ALBANY — When people hear of Albany, Ohio, they may only think about a small and quiet town, and the home of the Alexander Spartans. However, one couple is drawing attention to Albany with their new coffee shop, Threefold Roasters, and are paving the way for other small businesses as well. Mckenzie...

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - The 31-year anniversary of the West Virginia Independent Supermarket Petting Farm Tour is making its way through West Virginia and will be stopping in Parkersburg over the next two days. Back by popular demand for the 31-year anniversary, the petting zoo tour is one of the...

PARKERSBURG — The Great American Petting Farm will roost at local Piggly Wiggly supermarkets Thursday and Friday. The petting farm will be at Piggly Wiggly on Emerson Avenue on Thursday and at the Plum Street Piggly Wiggly on Friday. Admission is any purchase for any amount at the grocery,...

Myrtle Beach, S.C.–It’s 10 a.m. on Sunday. It’s time for brunch. Where to go? There are the usual spots, the chains, but not much for that special Sunday morning meal. Let’s try the House of Blues located at Barefoot Landing. The restaurant is packed on Sunday, but there’s a table open at the end of the bar. Paint is scuffed off the chairs and booths to make them look old.

There's nothing quite like the beach on a hot summer day. The wind in your hair, the sand between your toes, and the sound of the waves crashing in the distance can ease even the most stressed-out mind.

MARSHFIELD, WI (OnFocus) – Brittany Graves officially started Oscar’s Rabbit Rescue in April 2022, but has been unofficially rescuing bunnies since last autumn. She hopes to help prevent the increasing dumping of domestic bunnies locally by providing education, resources, and an alternative option. “In September, a friend found...

Mitzi Lou’s is a new fully functioning take-out restaurant that specializes in comfort food, prepared by a staff that embodies the term “service with a smile.” According to co-owner, Tami Bay, the restaurant, located at 817 W. Union St., officially opened on May 9 and also functions as a training facility for individuals with developmental disabilities. The concept for Mitzi Lou’s sprouted last October. At the time, Bay and her...

Join the Athens Uptown Business Association (AUBA) for their monthly Sidewalk Sale! Head Uptown to check out local products, grab some deals, and enjoy the Uptown Athens vibe while taking advantage of DORA!

If the News and Sentinel had any more water stops it could officially become a swim meet. I’m only exaggerating a little. Hydration is important. The hotter it gets and the harder you run relates directly to how much liquid you need to drink before, during and after a long race.

In accordance with Adopt-A-Cat Month this June, The Athens Messenger would like to spotlight the partnership between the Athens County Humane Society and PetSmart, which strives to give area shelter cats a second chance at finding their new forever home. According to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) approximately 6.3 million domesticated house pets end up in animal shelters in the U.S. nationwide each year. ...

CHARLESTON — A resident of Vienna won a lifetime fishing license in the West Virginia Gold Rush giveaway, the Division of Natural Resources said. Camel Garvin Jr. of Vienna was among five winners of the lifetime fishing license. The division on Thursday announced 34 anglers received prizes for cabin...

RIPLEY, W.Va. (WV News) — Soon after Jennifer Lancaster earned her nurse anesthetist degree, she went to New York. It wasn’t for a vacation or a celebration. She went because COVID had hit, and she knew she could help. When she was able to come home from her...

Join Michelle Stobart of Inhale Wellness Studio for an open house at its new location inside The Athens Wellness Coop on the ACEnet complex on Columbus Road in Athens. In May 2022, Inhale Yoga Studio became Inhale Wellness Studio and began focusing its primary offering on acupuncture services. This open...