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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 2016

Page

2

Death toll expected to rise after Silver Spring apartment blast

Police said two people were killed and more than 30 injured in a Silver Spring Maryland explosion and fire. recovery teams faced collapse hazards and debris delays as investigators sought to identify residents and determine the blast cause.

Silver Spring Maryland Priclay Montgranet Ciarity Russ David Steckel Steckel Hamill Erick Jimenez Caesar Jimenez Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Battalion Dan Ogren

Cannabis ordinance petition faces signature dispute and timing

Quivey told the elections board that four signatures should be invalidated per assistant prosecutor advice. Officials discussed refiled concerns and possible reconsideration, as the city auditor must 10 days for public inspection before ballot placement. deadlines and late filings challenge the measure to reduce cannabis penalties and remove related penalties if enacted.

Quivey Ordinance Suorters Elections Board Zack Saunders Breen Bryant Board of Elections Kathy Hecht Ohio Penny Brooks Hecht Election Office City Law Lisa Eliason Auditor’s Office Eliason

Buckley Finishes Second in Demolition Derby Duel at Ross County Fair

In a flame sparking duel with Drew Miller of Glouster Buckley places second in the feature race driving his black Ford Mustang last year's derby car. Josh Coen of Nelsonville takes third as Miller pressures Buckley. Buckley earns 500 dollars, Coen 350, while Travis Hendricks wins Smash-It large engine class. Public notes on derby culture and Memorial Weekend payout of 10 thousand dollars at Ross County Fairgrounds.

Drew Miller Glouster Buckley Josh Coen Nelsonville Miller Jeff Rush Rush Coen Travis Hendricks Pomeroy Doug Burback Chesapeake Kenny West Athens R.P. Russell New Marshfield Clark Ross County Fairgrounds Chillicothe States Canada

Memorial service for Caleb Schwab at Life Mission Church

Mourners fill Life Mission Church in Olathe for the memorial of 10 year old Caleb Thomas Schwab who died Sunday on Schlitterbahn's world tallest water slide in Kansas City Kansas. Family friends and baseball teammates attend as a livestream shows a photo montage of Caleb with brothers and friends.

Caleb Schwab Kansas Olathe Kan Life Mission Caleb Thomas Schwab Schlitterbahn Kansas City Caleb Kansas City Mudcats

Prince estate approves sale of seven properties in Minnesota and Turks and Caicos

Bremer Trust wins court order to sell seven Prince properties including six in Chanhassen near Paisley Park and a Turks and Caicos villa. The estate, valued between 100 and 300 million, seeks funds for a looming tax bill while Paisley Park remains unsold. Prince died April 21 from a fentanyl overdose.

Minneapolis Paisley Park Prince Musician Caribbean Carver County District Court Kevin Eide Bremer Trust Megastar Chanhassen Turks and Caicos Haiti Dominican Republic Bremer

Shade project brings shaded classrooms to campus

Elementary Principal Melissa Guffey praised Eckleberry and counselor Ben Schultz for researching and completing a spring reinstallation of wind resistant shade structures. One unit measures 19 by 30 feet, protecting students from heat, aiding those on heat sensitive medications or with skin conditions. Superintendent Lindy Douglas welcomed the benefit and positive parental feedback.

Melissa Guffey Eckleberry Ben Schultz Lindy Douglas

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