Athens County Republicans host Lincoln Day dinner guest Jay Edwards
Athens County Republicans held their Lincoln Day dinner at the American Legion in Athens with State Rep. Jay Edwards as guest speaker. Edwards lauded OUCR and community ties, touted House Bill 167 addressing opioid issues, and urged unity while noting local figures and candidates in attendance.
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Jay Edwards
Lincoln
American Legion
Athens
Ohio State Senate
House of Representatives
U.S
Senate
House
White House
Pete Couladis
Radis
Nelsonville
Edwards
Ohio University College Republicans
OUCR
Luke Rodgers
John Wills
East Elementary
Luke
John
Emily Wills
Columbus
Ohio
Daniel
Appalachian Caucus
Ohio House
Appalachian Ohio
Steve Stivers
Rob Portman
Frank Hoagland
Mary Taylor
Jimmy Stewart
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Athens City
Jill Thompson
Abe Alassaf
Federal suit against Hocking College ex employee dismissed
A federal suit by William DeWeese, former program manager at Hocking College’s National Ranger Training Institute, was dismissed with prejudice to refiling on new facts. Judge Michael Watson remanded state-law claims to Athens County Common Pleas Court, and noted the dismissal is without prejudice to refiling if further facts are alleged.
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Athens County Common Pleas Court
William DeWeese
National Ranger Training Institute
Common Pleas Court
DeWeese
National Park Service
Ranger Training Institute
U.S. District Court
Michael Watson
Watson
Ohio
Athens County
Federal funding for Appalachian Regional Commission faces uncertain future
The ARC, created in 1965, would be cut under Trump's budget, provoking debate over the program's role in funding water and sewer systems, education, and economic development across 13 states including Ohio. Advocates insist ARC vital, citing job creation and lasting improvements, while critics push for broader reform and savings.
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Donald Trump
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Appalachia
Appalachian Regional Commission
Lyndon Johnson
Trump
Columbus
Michael Sargent
Congress
Commission
Sen
Sherrod Brown
Sargent
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Rhode Island
Allphin
ARC
Bill Johnson
Marietta
House Budget Committee
Chauncey seeks court OK to use water funds for sewer repair
Chauncey village asks Athens County Common Pleas Court to transfer 81,563 from the water fund to cover an emergency Converse Street sewer repair after failed attempts at external funding. Water fund holds 133,802 while sewer fund is 1,387. auditor supports proceeding.
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Bond set at $150K for co-defendant in oxycodone case Detroit link
An alleged trafficking case tied to a Detroit connection saw a co-defendant’s bond set at 150000 dollars. Authorities say the investigation involves oxycodone distribution with regional ties.
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Buckeye Hills Regional Council Debuts New Name
Buckeye Hills-Hocking Valley Regional Development District is now Buckeye Hills Regional Council. Based in Marietta, the eight county agency serves Athens County and offers transport planning, economic development, mapping, data services, and Area Agency on Aging programs. A new name reflects its broadened services. Route 13 lane restriction begins April 17 for a concrete bridge deck replacement, about a quarter mile south of Route 685, with completion targeted September 26.
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Appalachian Regional Commission
Commission
Washington County
Athens
Jackson County
Bret Allphin
Buckeye Hills-Hocking Valley
ARC
Buckeye Hills
Redtown
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