Cat abandonment case against Athens landlord dismissed
An Athens Municipal Court misdemeanor charge accusing Tim Varga of trapping a cat on May Avenue and releasing it at a park-and-ride was dismissed after a pretrial conference. Prosecutors cited difficulties proving Varga was the keeper and acting recklessly under Ohio law.
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Warga
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Todd Grace
Robert Toy
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Mendez to Depart Athens County 4-H Extension Educator Role
Brittany Mendez, longtime Athens County 4-H Extension Educator, departs after 22 years in 4-H camps and 650 youth members, moving with husband Ramon to Houston to teach in a large district. Her successor is to be hired by November.
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Athens County
Athens
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Ramon
Houston
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Larry DI Giovanni
Get Social 11243 Fans On Facebook
A local page invites readers to join its social media hub on Facebook with updates contests and community news. It promotes following for ongoing conversations and latest posts from the outlet.
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Web site goes mobile with QR code access
A brief notice announces a mobile friendly version of the site accessible by scanning a QR code. The message emphasizes convenient direct access from smartphones to the publisher’s web content.
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Kids Meet Horses at Summer Camp at Athens Center
Athens County youths experienced horses up close through a community center program. Gentle Hill Farm owners Katie and Jeff Aiken brought three horses for touch and interaction, joined by John Hutchison with Percheron wagon rides and Karen Wright with a miniature therapy horse.
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Gentle Hill Farm
Albany
Athens Community Center
John Hutchison
Karen Wright
Forever Young Hocking College president gets four more years
Hocking College extends President Betty Youngs contract for about four additional years, ensuring leadership stability for students and community. Board Chair Tom Johnson cited the goal of long term continuity, a principle echoed since Youngs 2015 hire after interim service. The extension keeps her at the helm through April 2021.
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Tom Johnson
Andy Stone
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