I Am Athens County celebrates Disability Awareness Month
Athens County boards feature residents and advocates in observance of March Disabilities Awareness Month. Dara Walburn, 25, serves on advisory councils and Governor’s Council on Disabilities, while Jim Gillespie, nearly 70, continues to live independently with support. Mary Frisby, 76, sits on HAVAR Board and enjoys community activities. Other profiles include Jeremy Allman, Wendy Walker, Zack Stevens, and Holly Kasler, highlighting their jobs, training, and community impact.
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Albany boil order lifted in town
Albany officials lifted the boil order as of 2 p.m. Thursday. Nelsonville canceled the boil order for West Canal Street from Route 278 to September Street Robbins Road and Riverside Drive.
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Emergency sirens to be tested in three Ohio towns
Outdoor emergency warning sirens in Nelsonville The Plains and New Marshfield will be tested at 12 p.m. Wednesday with a one minute sounding. Residents are asked not to call local emergency agencies with questions about the test.
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Athens Kiwanis Club gifts teen a new tricycle
Hunter Hewett a 13 year old with autism received a brand new adult sized tricycle from the Athens and Downtown Athens Kiwanis Clubs. The donation, arranged through Kiwanis leader Amy Zimmerman, aims to promote exercise and healthy living and to help him engage more with others. Hunter’s mother Teresa Cunningham said he was excited about the gift and hopes it encourages outside activity beyond weekly therapies.
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Two arrested on narcotics charges in Ohio case
Eric J. Miller, 36, was arrested on a pattern of corrupt activity charge from Athens County Municipal Court and a Meigs County warrant charging heroin possession trafficking and failure to comply with an officer. Kristin Smith, 26, was arrested on a pattern of corrupt activity charge after months of investigation into illegal narcotics trading. Authorities cited a multi agency probe including Columbus Police Zone 3, Meigs-Gallia Task Force, Fairfield Hocking Athens Major Crimes Unit, and the Athens County Prosecutor’s Office. The case remains under investigation.
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Hocking County defendants move to dismiss federal death suit
Hocking County officials seek dismissal from a federal suit filed by Scot and Jacqueline Beintich of Illinois over their son William Beinlich’s death at Old Man’s Cave. The motion argues lack of factual basis and immunity, challenging autopsy findings and the conduct of coroner Cummins and sheriff’s department.
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City Manager search stalls amid executive session claims
The Messenger reports that council members traded accusations during an executive session over who should be the next city manager. Councilman Taylor Sappington accused others of pre deciding the choice, delaying Dotson from weighing input. The city seeks a replacement for Mark Hall, who has led since 2012, with a salary range around 52000.
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