Obama denies $400M payment to Iran was ransom
President Obama rejected claims the $400 million cash delivery to Iran was ransom for the four Americans released in Tehran. He framed the payment as part of settling a long dispute and cited progress under the nuclear accord. The briefing followed meetings with military leaders at the Pentagon on IS losses in Iraq and Syria and ongoing Libya strikes amid U.S. and European concerns about terrorism.
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OU Marching 110 stars in Trolls video shoot with Dreamworks
The OU Marching 110 joined by Cleveland dancers for a Trolls video shoot on Friday in downtown Oklahoma City. Band members rehearsed at the House of Blues and performed ready-made choreo while onlookers signed release forms. The stunt featured a Trolls box reveal and improvised dancing as locals observed the production on Fourth Street.
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Obituary notices for Marsha Lynn Ferrell and John P. DeSaavedra
Marsha Lynn Ferrell, 73, of Stewarts, Ohio, a nurse at Hocking Correctional Facility, died August 3, 2016. Born October 11, 1942 in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of David and Betty Jones. she is survived by sister Marilyn Wade and several nieces and nephews. Private services by Nixon Funeral Home Stockport. John P. DeSaavedra, Stockport, died August 4, 2016. Stone Matheney Funeral Home Chesterhill handling arrangements. Archive at Athens Messenger online obituary page.
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Ohio Lottery Thursday Picks Roundup
Day Pick 3 numbers 9 9 2 and day Pick 4 5 6 7 9. Night Pick 3 6 3 8 and Pick 4 8 9 4 1. Rolling Cash 5 results 4 15 23 27 32.
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Philadelphia warns residents against dumpster pool parties
Philadelphia officials condemn block party dumpster pools after a rented bin was filled with hydrant water to create a makeshift pool. Billy Penn reported the Cedar Street event. city departments say no permits will be issued as the water is needed for firefighting and safety.
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District folds positions as enrollment shifts prompt cuts
Vanity notes district already trimmed staff through attrition and will reallocate roles at West and Plains Elementarys. West will run with one kindergarten and one fifth grade teacher and combine physical education and art. Plains loses a kindergarten and first grade teacher and an intervention aide. Gibbs says class sizes may adjust with fall enrollment. Vanity welcomes teacher representation on a new 17 member Steering Committee.
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Markman Pleads Guilty Faces Fine and Probation
Markman pleaded guilty and was fined 200.00 with 210 days in jail, 209 suspended, and one day credited. He received two years non-reporting probation while on administrative leave from OU. A 15 year university tenure as associate professor in psychology is noted, with no response from Fairfield County Prosecutor’s Office by deadline.
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Athens County Sheriff Blotter West The Plains and Millfield Log
Aug 3 Athens County deputies respond to EMS aid find intoxicated person no medical need. Tenant dispute at N Plains Rd. subject transported to hospital. Theft of a United Supreme BMX bike valued at 500 reported. Syringe found behind Fruth Pharmacy dumpster collected for destruction. Verbal disputes resolved with no violence. Warrant service attempt at Troy Twp. suspect not found. Property line dispute advised to contact surveyor. Threats and harassment resolved with cease contact. Electric services suspected theft deemed invalid. Vehicle blocking driveway resolved. Patrols with no further action. Extra patrol requested for Mill Street Albany with negative contact. Prowler check found no contact. Alarm at Work Station secured. Vehicle theft reported at Parking Lot 104 entered LEADS. Citation for operating without reasonable control issued to Najah Almowalad.
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