Athens County Fair Queen crowned in 1966 notes
From The Athens Messenger August 14 1966: Jeanie Throckmorton crowned Athens County Fair Queen. Fred's Sir Loii Steak House grand opening in Nelsonville with Head Chef George Elliott. Kroehler Contemporary Chair $75 at Jayne's Southeastern Ohio Furniture, 598 E State St Athens. Millfield posts office to aid longtime Postmaster Homer E Omen.
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Richard S. Schweiker
Nelson Rockefeller
Texas
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Trial delayed in Nelsonville man death case over expert witness
In Athens County, Jerry Campbell’s jury trial for the 2014 death of Rosemary Vincent was postponed as his defense seeks an expert on Charcot Marie Tooth disease. Judge Lang granted a late continuance while Campbell’s attorney pursues testimony on how CMT could affect actions and credibility. The case includes multiple charges and has spanned nearly two years, with family of the victim present.
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Jerry Campbell
Athens County Common Pleas Court
Campbell
Rosemary Vincent
Andrew Sanderson
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Vincent
Saunders
Lang
Southeastern Ohio Regional
Shannon
Linda Campbell
Appalachian Behavioral Healthcare
Meth Lab Found Behind Athens Residence
The Athens Major Crimes Unit reports a methamphetamine lab was found in a shed behind 88 Knollwood Court Athens after a tip from Hocking County. Detectives with Lt Jason Kline obtained permission to search, finding an active meth vessel and related chemicals, photographed and set for destruction. A suspect was taken to Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail on unrelated charges. no meth charges yet. Richland Area Fire Department assisted at the scene.
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Southeastern Ohio
Hocking County
Athens County Grand Jury
Richland Area Fire Department
Fish kill prompts review of former Athens County Home pond
County Commissioner Charlie Adkins investigates a fish kill at the Route 13 pond on the former Athens County Home property. He suspects low oxygen caused deaths, with a maintenance worker spotting the carcasses. Adkins will assess pond viability and costs, consult the Soil and Water District, and notes a dry hydrant for firefighting use. The Chauncey-Dover VFD says the pond is an important water source for fire protection nearby.
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Route 13
Charlie Adkins
Adkins
Athens Soil and Water Conservation District
Chauncey-Dover Volunteer Fire Department
Ohio pesticide disposal program for farmers announced
Ohio offers free pesticide disposal for farmers with two collection events set for August 23 at Guernsey County Fairgrounds and August 24 at Miami County Fairgrounds. The sessions run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and are sponsored by the Ohio Department of Agriculture and the EPA. Only farm chemicals are accepted. paint antifreeze solvents and household pesticides are excluded.
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Guernsey County Fairgrounds
Miami County Fairgrounds
Ohio Department of Agriculture
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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