Bricks of Court Street fundraiser draws wide crowd in Athens
The Bounty on the Bricks event on Court Street raised at least 75000 dollars for area food pantries while offering a three course meal by Chef Alfonso Contrisciani. Downtown Athens buzzed with friends, neighbors, and music as locals reconnect across ages and counties.
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Court Street
Athens
Alfonso Contrisciani
Tom Parfitt
Anne Cornwell
West Union
Washington
Lowe and Dorst crowned Athens County Fair royalty
Mackenzie Lowe and Zachary Dorst, both of Athens, were named queen and king of the 2015 2016 Athens County Fair as the event entered its third day. Marianne Swart and Taylor Carr were named first and second attendants.
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Athens County Fair
Zachary Dorst
Mackenzie Lowe
Marianne Swart
Taylor Carr
Athens County Fairground
Athens
Lowe
Mark
Jennifer Lowe
Salem Livestock
Ath
PlentY to Crow About at Athens County Fair
Sarah Guinn reports on the Athens County Fair poultry barn where exhibitors display framed pictures of their birds rather than live animals. First year exhibitor Collin Jarvis answers judge Teresa Tedrow’s questions about needed supplies while progress posters trace four weeks of bird development.
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Athens County
Collin Jarvis
Teresa Tedrow
Collin
Tedrow
Today’s Forecast Showers High 79
A weather item notes showers across the region with a daytime high near 79 and a nighttime low around 68. The forecast appears on page A2.
Obituary notices for several individuals from multiple cities
Cheryl Cox, 59, of Hamden. Billie Jo Minerd, 66, of Hollister. Beverly Balch, 71, of Athens. Byron McKinley, 67, of Albany are listed in this page A5 obituary section.
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Cheryl Cox
Hamden
Billie Jo Minerd
Hollister
Beverly Balch
Athens
Byron McKinley
Albany
Comics and Editorial Notes From Community Page
A brief notice of comics and editorial items on the community page announces humor panels and opinion pieces. Readers are invited to follow local humor strips and reader letters reflected in the period voice of the issue.
Groups oppose Athens County charter issue
The County Commissioners Association of Ohio and other groups urge that Athens Medina and Fulton County charter measures not appear on the November ballot. They argue the charters lack authorized forms of government and would grant unconstitutional powers, risking frivolous lawsuits. A decision by Secretary of State Jon Husted is expected by Thursday.
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The
County Commissioners Association of
Ohio
Athens
American Petroleum Institute
Affiliated Construction Trades of Ohio
Ohio Chamber of Commerce
Jon Husted
Husted
Medina
Fulton
Joanne Prisley
County Commissioners Association of Ohio
Junior Fair 4-Her Profile Athens County highlights poster show
Hannah Crihfield discusses the Athens County Fair 4-H poster and book judging amid Ohio’s poultry show ban. With no live birds, participants include framed chicken photos and a complete raising book, plus optional pen decoration. Judges rate posters, books, and Q&A for points, and auction proceeds include her photo.
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Athens County
Ohio
Hannah Crihfield
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