Government shutdown looming over miners health aid debate
Washington lawmakers scramble over a 28 month extension for United Mine Workers retirees health benefits as part of a spending bill to fund the government through September 30. Democrats push for a permanent fix while White House and budget talks hinge on border wall funding amid looming April 29 shutdown risk.
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Sailor from Joliet to be laid to rest after Pearl Harbor ID
Michael Galajdik a Navy Fireman 1st Class who died aboard the USS Oklahoma during the December 7 1941 Pearl Harbor attack will be interred Saturday at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery Elwood Ill His remains identified in February after DNA and dental records aided Navy analysts mourning family members describe closure as a long journey with a Joliet area community planning a public procession along Plainfield Road to honor him
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Escobedo Facing Dismissal Action Over Sexual Harassment Claims
OU Interim President notified Escobedo that dismissal proceedings began after findings he exploited female students. Escobedo denies touching two graduate students inappropriately and denies providing alcohol to facilitate advances. The suit accuses the English Department of ignoring a 2006 sexual relationship claim, while OU and McLaughlin seek dismissal but acknowledge the credibility of the plaintiffs’ claims.
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Obituary: Donald E. Sikorski 73 Glouster veteran and family man
Donald E. Sikorski 73 of Glouster died April 20 2017 at home. A DoD retiree and Army veteran he belonged to Bishopville Masonic Lodge later merged with Trimble lodge. Survived by wife Marilyn Wade Sikorski three sons Wayne William Donnie and Irene Fee two daughters Dawn and Barb Fouts 11 grandchildren six great grandchildren and a sister. Funeral April 25 Bishopville Church of Christ with military graveside at Glouster Cemetery. Morrison Funeral Chapel in charge. Visitations April 24 4-8 pm and one hour prior to service.
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Anita) Milsted
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April) Sikorski
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Jacksonville
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Jeff) Fee
McArthur
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Floyd Adolph Sikorski
Irene Faye Handa
Paul
Stanley Sikorski
Burglary arrests follow Chauncey shed door report
Athens County deputies reported at 5:30 p.m. on Converse Street that a shed door lock showed pry damage with no suspects. At 8:49 p.m. two men, Robert Puckett of Albany and Jacob Puckett of Guysville, were charged with burglary after entering an aunt’s house and assaulting a mother. At 10:23 p.m. on Rock Street Coolville a dispute over pet cheese snacks led to a man throwing a stool. case closed with the man leaving after retrieving his socks from the dryer.
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Special Olympics draw big crowd at Athens County event
Dozens gathered as athletes with special abilities competed in wheelchair slalom and 5 meter slalom events at Alexander Middle and Logan-Hocking facilities. Attendants praised inclusive spirit. Volunteers from service groups and Alexander Local Schools hosted the event with support from Beacon School and the Athens County Board of Developmental Disabilities. Convener remarks highlight community effort and joy.
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Logan-Hocking Middle School
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McConnelsville
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Alexander Wellness Center
Myles
Students help with service day expands to 17 sites
Petko notes three days of work completed in three hours as students clean campsites and begin ADA trail access. Amy Buchman, counselor and organizer, says the event grew from last year’s single day and 10 sites to this year’s 17 sites with new community partners showing strong participation and excitement.
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