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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 2015
Page
2
The forecast calls for sunny skies with a high near 1 degree and humidity at 65 percent. Light winds are expected. The record high 98 degrees from 1988 is noted. Tonight will be mostly clear with a low around 59 degrees and light winds.
Ohio voters will decide on a marijuana legalization measure this November. Responsible Ohio gathered enough signatures to meet the required total and qualifies for the ballot. The proposal would legalize medicinal and recreational use for adults 21 and over and create a limited growing network with regulatory and tax frameworks. A separate anti monopoly measure aims to ban cartels and could affect the growing-site plan. Ballot Board language still to be approved.
At least 17 people died and hundreds were injured after huge explosions at a warehouse for dangerous materials in Tianjin China. CCTV reported 17 dead and 32 in critical condition as fireballs lit the night sky and windows shattered across kilometers. Local residents described a massive blast and eerie aftermath as casualties were ferried to hospital.
Young's attorney disputes all eight findings from a state investigation into his conduct as superintendent. The probe cited misfeasance and incompetence over handling a costly residential care commitment, contract errors, sick-leave payouts, inappropriate interactions, and time-card discrepancies. Beggs argues the board overstepped and that Young remains capable, seeking his return from administrative leave ahead of a scheduled Aug. 25 board meeting.
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