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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 2016
Page
1
Nelsonville resident Vicki McDonald says she will head a recall vote against Nelsonville Councilman Terry Koons after an argument in a council executive session. She arrived at a Monday meeting with fifty dollars to place the recall on the ballot.
Athens County Commissioners discuss a potential bike trail project within Wayne National Forest with an estimated cost near 300000 dollars, signaling progress toward a regional recreation initiative. The plan centers on integrating new routes while leveraging local support and environmental considerations.
Discussions on building a mountain bike trail system north of Chauncey in Wayne National Forest could become a 300000 to 3500000 project with about 50 miles of trails. Athens Bicycle Club members briefed Athens County Commissioners seeking feasibility funding. Wayne officials may contribute 5000 toward the study.
Nelsonville City Council chose a top candidate for city manager on Monday evening and will reveal the appointee at Wednesday's city council meeting. Council members met in executive session to select the final candidate after the regular session.
Local page item notes the forecast for Nia Today and obituaries for Gertrude Ahart 99 and Warren Elliott 95. Mentions Guysville and references to editorial and sports sections with a comic page and a page A5.
Ohio will end its prison farming program by 2017 to raise millions from selling or leasing 12 500 acres. About 220 inmates work on the farms at peak, with many not finding farm jobs after release as the state shifts focus to rehabilitation and job training. Prison Director Gary Mohr says the revenue will fund programs aiding thousands of inmates re-entering society.
Athens County commissioners approved Deputy John Kulchar's purchase of the NFP dog Ijo for $1 after a trainer deemed the animal unfit for service following a biting incident at Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail. The agreement releases the county from liability, with Sheriff Rodney Smith noting the office is likely to obtain another dog. The sale awaits final prosecutor approval.
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