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'Missing' student found, arrested

'Missing' student found, arrested

The former Ohio University student who was reported missing by a friend — and was believed by authorities to have been in hiding — was found and arrested in Georgia earlier this month, The Post has learned.



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Former OU student missing

The whereabouts of Patience Sharrer-Durant of Zanesville remain largely unknown, but the way she disappeared — dropping out of school, closing social media accounts, turning off her cell phone — makes law enforcement believe there was no foul play involved in her sudden disappearance.



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12Fest strives to be safest yet

Sleeveless neon jerseys and matching sunglasses, brimming plastic cups and grinning faces; it’s already the end of another fest season in Athens and students are ready to relieve their academic rigors with a little fun.


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Interim Sheriff Smith sworn in

Standing in the sunlight with his right hand raised, Interim County Sheriff Rodney Smith recited an oath swearing to protect Athens County citizens Wednesday morning in front of the Sheriff’s Office.


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Roadwork needs city negotiations

West Union Street and South Richland Avenue will be rid of their cosmetic and structural faults this summer during the city’s multi-million dollar effort to restore the busy streets.


Plans for the Capital Budget

Plans for the Capital Budget

Within the $2.4 billion Capital Budget passed last week, there is about $26 million set aside for development in Athens County, which state and local officials say will see a boon for local projects and non-profits.

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