Liberty Torch Runners Reach Athens in Bicentennial Tribute
The Liberty Torch runners arrived at the Athens Courthouse at 9:15 after detours and mountain sections, part of a 8,800 mile cross country trek honoring the Bicentennial. Runners, including Ken Peck, raised funds, follow vegetarian diet, and practice prayer and meditation as they head toward Washington, D.C. A local welcome featured Mayor Donald Barrett with a proclamation and a certificate from Ottawa unit commander Richard Butler.
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Athens
Ken Peck
Peter Neuman
Court Street
Steve Robb
Aessenger
William Kaldis
Douglas Odell
Maj
John Fulton
Donald Barrett
Richard Butler
Ottawa
Canada
Barrett
Marijuana Plants Seized in Ohio Raid and Community News
Athens County sheriff's deputies seized 25 marijuana plants and one arrest following raids on two residences near The Plains. Lee Reed, 28, of 11 Jackson Drive The Plains, charged with possession after deputies found three plants. $50 fines. A second suspect sought for 22 plants at 13 Jackson Drive. initial tip led to discovery but address was wrong.
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Logan
Hocking County
Semsetie Tite Taca Beer
Das
Ohio
West Virginia
U.S
Eggione
Messenger
Steve Robb
Athens County Sheriff's
Robert Daugherty
the Plains
Plains
Lee Reed
Jackson Drive
Reed
Sheriff's Department
Athens County Fair Horse Show Features Multiple Contests
Six contests and eight show classes highlighted Thursday night at the Athens County Fair Horse Show. Prizes went to riders with horses across English and Western pleasure, horsemanship, barrel and stake races, with judge Lee Tracy of Leesburg and ringmaster Keith Zimmerman assisted by L. C. Smith.
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Athens County Fair
Lee Tracy
Leesburg
Keith Zimmerman
L.C. Smith
Ganda
Rusty Lad
Jerry Frank
Windy Hills Farms
Topper
Nuggett
Cassandra Hoon
Boss Chic
Cindy Daniel
Chuck Shields
H.M.R
Don Boy
Gloria Hanning
Randi Busby
el Diablo
Joker
Jo Ellen Williams
John Seaman
Squeaky
Kathy Stanley
Mary
Cindy Daughterty
Ethel
Shelie McNichols
Cadet
Eddie Roush
Duke
Jay Brown
Jet Reed
Robin Ritchie
Cole Stables
Cindy Hanning
Goodfellow
Lori Durst
Chuck Anderson
Egg
Darla Stanley
Tammy Williamson
Crown
Tammy
Debbie Lewis
Victor
Teresa Graham
King's
Ace Holly
Susann Williamson
October Nell
Jerrie Bean
Dan Bean
Misties Britches
Judy Allen
Homer Newell
Robin Ritche
Roan Sox
Dave Hinton
Rocoa
Ranger Bar
Gary Lecrone
Dave Karr
Bill
Paul Cain
Chuck Llewellyn
Chipper’ Poco
Superintendent Seeks New Job After Budget Snub
Floyd Sarff, longtime superintendent at the Athens Mental Health and Retardation Center, says he is seeking another position after state officials passed him over for a pay raise. He learned of a 7 to 13 percent raise for others while vacations and meetings occurred, interpreting it as a vote of no confidence. He has not resigned but informed staff he is exploring new work. Sarff had been in the Athens post 13 months after replacing Dr. David Caul and previously served as Iowa’s Mental Health Authority assistant director.
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America
Ken Peck
Athens
Washington, D.C
Rocky Mountains
Peck
Sri Chinmoy
United Nations Meditation Group
New York
South Dakota
New York City
Floyd Sarff
Sarff
Columbus
Athens Center
Athens Mental Health and Retardation Center
David Caul
Iowa Mental Health Authority
University of Iowa
Ball to Visit Gibisonville for Flag Presentation
State Rep. Claire Buzz Ball visits Gibisonville Sunday to present an Ohio flag to the Laurel Two Recreation Committee. A noon ceremony coincides with Gibisonville High School’s first annual reunion, followed by an Old Timers Baseball Game at the Parade of Hills in Nelsonville.
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Claire ‘Buzz
Gibisonville
Ohio
Recreation Committee
Parade of Hills
Nelsonville
Contracts Must Be Honored By Ohio Court Order
The Ohio 10th District Court of Appeals ordered the state auditor to honor personal service contracts of 43 Ohio Environmental Protection Agency employees. The auditor had refused to issue pay warrants, arguing PERS contributions by both state and employees were unlawful. The court ruled these workers are public employees subject to PERS and rejected claims the contracts violated civil service laws, noting EPA hires under a federal grant required workers unemployed 15 weeks or more.
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Columbus
Ohio
State 10Th District Court of Appeals
Ohio Environmental Protection Agency
Auditor's Office
EPA
Sheep Show Highlights At Athens County Fair Open Class
Kenneth Stoltz and Sons of Thornville led four sheep breeds Shropshire Southdown Merino and Hampshire at the Athens County Fair open class show. Other exhibitors included R A Masterson and Sons Somerset in Hampshire classes Cullins Thompson and Associates Malta in Suffolk classes Herbert Ervin Racine Easler and Sons Amesville in honors. Corriedale honors shared by Dan Dailey Guysville Reid Hart Athens and Glen Wilson Blue Rock. Breath of Life fund drive chaired by Mrs Kathleen Love in Albany area with door to door campaign slated Sept 18 to 26.
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Kenneth Stoltz
Suffolk
Cullins, Thompson and Associates
Malta
Herbert Ervin
Racine Route 1
Easler and Sons
Amesville
Dan Dailey
Guysville
Reid Hart
Athens
Glen Wilson
Blue Rock
Kathleen Love
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Breath of Life Fund
Albany
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Liberty
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Johnson
Athens County Sheriff's Deputies
Glouster
John Gears
Walnut Hill
Roy Weltner
Navarre
Weltner
Rose Brown
Corning
Pennsville
Emmett Wight
Larry Brockett
Norfolk Va
T J Brockett
Thomas Jr
Trimble
Jacksonville
Fire Fly
Charity Ulery
Gene Cole
Locs Bailey
Marilyn Brient
Gingerale
Mary Ann Bateman
Sheryl Gilkey
Little Lawman
Jackie Kincaide
Mike Worley
Shammy
Laura Bowman
Mike Jones
John Norton
Jaime Steffy
Meg Hubble
Morgan
Butch Temple
Howard Lyon
Kocoa
Ranger
Gar Lecorne
Athens County
Basil Cullison
Chipper
Paco
King
Buddy Williamson
Bob Chic
Edwin Rousch
Dave Swarts
Tweety
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Skip
Kelly Meeks
Scott Ferris
Bill Paul Cain
Bay Lady
Jamie Steffy
Room Sox
Parker Dan Shire
Ted Unks
Pat
Richard Franklin
Charlie Brown
Bob Daniels
Ball
Tee
RCA
Roy
Scunningham Music Center
Stimson & Palmer
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