Albany poet wins national spoken word top prize
Kari Gunter-Seymour of Athens County wins first place in the National Federation of State Poetry Societies Black Berry Peach Spoken and Heart contest. Her four Appalachian themed poems address stereotypes, domestic abuse, family ties, and loss. She receives 1000 dollars and will represent Ohio at the NFSPS convention in Fort Worth.
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Former Ohio Supreme Court Justice to speak at Hocking College
Former Ohio Supreme Court Justice Evelyn Lundberg Stratton will be the keynote at Hocking College spring commencement on May 6. Stratton, notable for breaking barriers as Franklin County judge and for three terms on the Ohio Supreme Court, has earned multiple honors including the Ellis Island Medal of Honor. The college expects 476 graduates at the ceremony.
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University of Akron
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Ohio House plan seeks $171 million to fight opioid crisis
House Republicans propose a two year $170.6 million package to expand addiction treatment and prevention in Ohio. The plan prioritizes in patient treatment, detox, transitional housing, and regional detox centers while adding funding for child services, kinship care, a mobile drug prevention app, a 24 hour hotline, and expanded mental health courts.
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Athens to spend 550000 on paving this year
Athens approved 550000 for summer street paving up from 350000 last year. Mayor Patterson outlined a list of paving projects across Second Street Roosevelt Canterbury Gibson Stewart Byard Farhills Drive Budget Host Inn road Kenny Drive Avon Pratt Charles Street East State Street and citywide crack sealing. The City plans broader rehabilitation with new funding after years of focusing on worst sections.
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Madison Avenue closure for water main repair in Athens
Athens plans 8 am to completion closure of Madison Avenue between East State and Franklin on Wednesday April 26 2017 due to water main repair. No through traffic allowed. motorists urged to avoid area. City engineers 740-593-7636. The Athens County Democrats Spring Dinner follows with social at 5 30 pm and dinner at 6 pm at American Legion Hall West Union Street Athens. Keynote Zack Space former Appalachian Ohio congressman from Dover elected in 2006 with a 62 percent margin. Space held the 18th District seat for two terms. candidates and leaders to speak.
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Amesville Council Sets May Meetings at Diner and Hall
Amesville Village Council changes schedule for Friday May 19 at 6 30 p m and safety committee also at the diner. Public hearings on Community Development Block Grant funds are listed for Friday May 19 at 6 30 p m and Wednesday May 31 at 6 30 p m in the Village Hall conference room.
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