Snake Guy at Athens County Fair debunks reptile myths
At the Hillside Stage the Reptiles: Fact or Fiction show by Hocking College's Dave Sagan, aka Snake Guy, featured copperheads and other snakes to educate fairgoers. He explained venom versus poison, noted copperheads are venomous, and demonstrated safe handling while stressing awareness and safety in wooded areas.
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Memorial garden honors late Shane Gilkey by Little Beavers 4-H
Athens group members of Little Beavers 4-H Club honor Shane Gilkey with a rabbit barn memorial garden. Gilkey, adviser and longtime OU employee, died Feb 27 after helping at a Route 681 crash. His family continues fair participation and raises rabbits for market shows.
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Malissa
Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine
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Larry DI Giovanni
Shoe Sensation to Open Athens Store at Market on State Mall
Shoe Sensation plans a grand opening September 17 in Athens Market on State mall with a soft opening in early September. The store will offer men’s women’s and children’s footwear and brands such as Skechers Nike Timberland and New Balance. Athens manager will be Danielle Maxey and the shop will hire about 13 employees.
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Athens
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Shoe Shoe Sensation Inc
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Life Stride
John Deere
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Dr. Martens
New Balance
Adidas
Converse
Timberland
Harley Davidson
Ohio
Danielle Maxey
Hibbett Sporting Goods
State
Teaetot
Coolville Council to Meet Tuesday Evening
Coolville Village Council will convene at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Village Hall. Bern cemeteries will be cleaned in the third week of September, and families must remove any grave decorations they wish to keep before September 14.
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Tragic fall in vacant arena district plant claims 20 year old
In Columbus, Franklin County, a 20 year old man died after falling at least 20 feet inside a derelict power plant building on West Nationwide Boulevard. He entered with his sister and cousin, was shocked, and fell onto an interior ceiling. Responders faced live wires and asbestos during rescue.
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Nationwide Boulevard
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Juston Rayburn Rayburn
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