Board urges against clemency for Ohio killer
The Ohio Adult Parole Authority recommended denying Everett Wayne Marks for commutation of his 1983 aggravated murder sentence. Marks, 60, was convicted in the death of Ohio University student Shawn Myers and received a life term plus additional years for felonious assault and gun use. He has been imprisoned 31 years and faces his first parole hearing in 2026. See page A6 for details.
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Everett Wayne Marks
Ohio University
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Obituary notices for Athens and Logan residents listed
The readable fragments note deaths of John Baughman age 88 in Chau ncey Edward Hitchcock formerly of Athens Mara Meacham age 54 in Logan.
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John Baughman
Chauncey
Edward Hitchcock
Athens
Mara Meacham
Logan
Athens County Fair Kids Day Shines On Wednesday
Katrina Bunner nine of Stewart and other youngsters enjoyed a special Kids Day at the Athens County Fair. From noon to 3 pm, rides and activities were tailored for children as families flocked to the fair for family fun and extra acts.
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Athens County Fair Rides Delights Carry Day of Fun
A reporter details the Athens County Fair night scene with neon rides, food aromas, and animal barns. The piece highlights crowd energy, lineups, and favorite attractions like the Swing ride, noting gravity defying thrills of Spin Out and the timeless carousel. See rides on page A6.
Athens County charter won’t appear on ballot says state official
Secretary of State Jon Husted ruled that the proposed Athens County charter will not be on the November 3 general election ballot. He cited prior litigation over whether local charters can bypass state fracking laws and warned that similar proposals in Medina and Fulton counties would also be excluded. Residents and petition circulators voiced disappointment, with supporters blaming the oil and gas industry for the decision.
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Well owners sought for water testing project near injection wells
Athens County commissioners seek landowners within two miles of eight active injection wells to participate in a water quality study contracted with Ohio University Voinovich School for 15 637 dollars. The goal is to assess groundwater conditions amid concerns about disposal of oil and gas waste.
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Frost Roads
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Ladd Ridge
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