Native plant garden grows as two new benches are added
The Wistendahl Native Plant Garden behind the Athens County Visitors Bureau expanded with two benches and a ribbon cutting attended by volunteers. The garden, dedicated to Warren and Jean Wistendahl, aims to educate visitors about Ohio flora and will include endangered plants and educational materials in future plans. Warren was a botanist who helped save Dysart Woods. Jean led the Bartley Herbarium.
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Nelsonville man faces additional charge in care death case
An Athens County man already charged in the death of Rosemary Vincent now faces an added count of intimidating a witness in a separate case. The Campbells are accused of failing to provide care leading to Vincent’s death, with details alleging severe malnutrition and abuse. A pre trial is set for Aug. 31 and a jury trial for late September.
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OU Theater faculty stage Tammy Faye play in Fringe festivals
Ohio University Theater Division faculty created Tammy Faye's Final Audition a two actor comedy with dramatic undertones about Tammy Faye Bakker. Shelley Delaney plays four male figures from Tammy Faye's life under direction by Dennis Delaney with design by C David Russell and Erik Ramsey. The show, praised by DC CityPaper and CityBeat, wrapped Cincinnati and Washington, DC Fringe runs and heads to Centenary Stage Company Fringe in Hackettstown NJ November 19 to 22.
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Two plead guilty in Glouster gas station robbery case
Two people accused in the Glouster gas station robbery have pleaded guilty. Guy Wolfenbarger Jr. admitted two robbery counts and a criminal tools charge, while Anna Spears pleaded guilty to two robbery counts for aiding and abetting. Wolfenbarger received four years in prison. Spears faces sentencing on September. Evan E. Smith previously pleaded guilty to robbery for driving the getaway vehicle and is set to be sentenced August 31. The case was investigated by the Athens County Prosecutor’s Office and Glouster Police Department.
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