Athens gun rape reports rise in 2016 annual tally
Athens Police Department’s 2016 Annual Report shows 40 rape related calls for service last year the highest since 2004 with 30 incident reports and no arrests. Prosecutor Keller Blackburn notes 12 cases were sent to his office five closed for insufficient evidence and five under review while one arrest occurred in 2016 and another in 2017.
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Community beautification efforts span Athens and Nelsonville events
Athens Beautification Day drew about 1,000 volunteers to spruce up Athens with graffiti removal, fresh paint, mulch, and a railroad renovation in Amesville while Nelsonville Clean Up Day cleared debris from Canal Street and nearby areas. Volunteers unloaded 13 dumpsters of discarded items. county leaders and residents assisted.
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Jay Brooks
Obituaries A2 Weeds Community Feature
A compact notice highlights obituary items and local community details published in the A2 section with brief mentions of names and dates for readers seeking notices and context.
Local News: OU to Host Events for Sexual Assault Awareness Month
The University of Oklahoma announces a series of campus events for Sexual Assault Awareness Month. In Athens, Middle School earns a regional music merit award, highlighting student achievement.
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Carolyn Babcock obituary notices span Mulhern and Marshfield
Carolyn Martha Babcock, 82, Mulhern. 75, formerly of New McArthur Marshfield. The relatives announce the deaths in brief obituary notices, noting age and former residences. The item reflects a compact funeral-area memorial snippet common to local notices.
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Mulhern
New McArthur
Athens to Update Comprehensive Plan in 2017
Athens plans a 2017 update to its 2006 comprehensive master plan. City Planner Paul Logue told the City Council that ongoing adherence to the 2006 vision remains valid, emphasizing environment, parks, neighborhood stability, historic sites, and a transportation mix. The update is budgeted at 30,000 with in house work and new outreach methods such as “meetings in a box.”
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Weather Today Forecast Mostly Sunny with High 67
A brief weather note reports mostly sunny skies for today with a high near 67 degrees and a low around 4. The forecast appears on page A10 under daily weather.
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