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Free lung cancer screenings offered to former diffusion plant workers Piketon, OH (2009-11-20) A 42-foot-long mobile CT scanner parked at a union hall near Piketon now is offering free lung cancer screening to current and former workers at the Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant.

Morgan County teen sentenced to life in jail for aggravated murder McConnelsville, OH (2009-11-20) Travis Fischer is going to prison for life for aggravated murder.

Louisville man killed in car accident Louisville, KY (2009-11-20) A man from Louisville was killed in an accident on Route 60 near Summit in Boyd County, Kentucky, Thursday.

State funds for Trimble Local Schools Glouster, OH (2009-11-19) State funds have been awarded to Trimble Local Schools.

H1N1 vaccine for Athens students Athens, OH (2009-11-19) The Athens City School District is making plans to administer H1N1 vaccine to more students and teachers.

Adena Society takes control Columbus, OH (2009-11-19) Hit by budget cuts, the Ohio Historical Society says it has entered into management agreements for four historic sites, including Adena Mansion and Gardens and Story Mound in Chillicothe.

New Ora Anderson DVD Athens, OH (2009-11-19) Conservation was a lifelong passion for the late Ora Anderson.

Athens Job Fair for Vets Athens, OH (2009-11-19) With unemployment topping eight percent in Athens County, lots of people are trying to find a job. Military veterans who are looking got some special treatment yesterday -- a job fair just for them...and their spouses

Restaurant giving back to Athens Athens, Ohio (2009-11-18) An Athens restaurant will be using Thanksgiving day to raise money for the United Appeal.

Local drama club puts school violence center stage Athens, Ohio (2009-11-18) The Athens High School drama club is tackling a serious issue in its newest production.

Arrest made in Carter County double murder Ashland, KY (2009-11-18) One arrest has been made in connection with Monday's double murder in Carter County, Kentucky.

Stimulus money for water project in Athens Athens, OH (2009-11-18) More federal stimulus funds are being sent to Southeast Ohio for water quality improvement projects, including one in Athens.

Kentucky counties test jail initiative Catlettsburg, KY (2009-11-18) Boyd and eight other counties in Kentucky will test an initiative that could allow people arrested for hundreds of non-violent crimes to avoid jail.

Hocking College ratifies new contact for raises Nelsonville, OH (2009-11-18) Faculty and professional staff at Hocking College have ratified a new contract.

OU fraternity charged with hazing temporarily suspends operations Athens, OH (2009-11-18) Delta Tau Delta Fraternity has directed its chapter at Ohio University to temporarily suspend operations pending an investigation into recent hazing allegations.

Trial begins for police chief in Parker-Broderick case St. Clairsville, OH (2009-11-17) A police chief on trial in Ohio acknowledges that he joked with paparazzi about working with them to snoop on the woman who carried twins for celebrity couple Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick.

Court Street surveillance cameras Athens, OH (2009-11-17) Athens City Council is going to study the placement of surveillance cameras on Court Street and elsewhere downtown.

Man killed in van accident Piketon, OH (2009-11-16) A Piketon has been killed after being struck by a van.

Robbery suspect caught Gallipolis, OH (2009-11-16) One man is behind bars tonight - accused of holding up a store with a knife.

Woman fatally injured in crash on State Route 13 Athens, OH (2009-11-16) An accident in Athens County early Sunday morning left a Morgan County woman fatally injured.