Athens Police Investigate Two July Rape Reports
APD is probing two rape reports from late July in Athens. A 19 year old on Mill Street around 2 45 pm July 24, and a 20 year old Ohio University student assaulted by an acquaintance on West Union Street July 28. No suspects named. investigation ongoing.
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Elevator project at Southeast Ohio History Center halted by sand
Renovations at the former First Christian Church building in Athens face delays as workers hit a thick sand layer above clay during elevator pit digging. Soil tests show 15 feet of sand atop clay with bedrock 40 to 42 feet down. Steel helical piers to bedrock likely to support the pad. mid December operation hoped.
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Trump urges extreme vetting for immigration with regional halt
In Youngstown Ohio Donald Trump advocates extreme vetting for admission to the United States proposing a temporary halt on immigration from dangerous regions. He vows to block entrants who sympathize with extremist groups or reject American values while linking Iran to broader foreign policy aims and criticizing Hillary Clinton. Clinton and Biden attack his preparedness and rhetoric as dangerous and un-American.
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One Killed in Meigs County Single Vehicle Crash
Daniel S. Fisher, 49, of Pomeroy died when his 2004 Ford Explorer left McCumber Hill Road in ATLAND Township Meigs County at about 6 45 p m Sunday. The vehicle struck an embankment then rocks and a mailbox before ejecting Fisher. Three other occupants were not injured. State Highway Patrol released the information noting Fisher wasn t wearing a seat belt and the investigation continues. Unknown whether drugs or alcohol were involved.
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Museum News: Gazebo From Tamir Rice Shooting Sits Unplaced
Chicago museum says no agreement to display the recreation center gazebo where 12 Tamir Rice was fatally shot by a Cleveland officer while playing with a pellet pan. Cleveland council agreed to dismantle and store the gazebo. display location uncertain. Tamir's mother seeks a symbolic use for the gazebo.
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Top stories from Athens Messenger Aug 8–14
Ten highlights include arrests after a Plains drug bust, Miss Parade of the Hills contestants announced, a meth lab found at an Athens residence, a bank robber released from prison, Kroger adds adaptive carts, White's Mill changes hands, fish die at a county pond, new king and queen at the Athens County Fair, Hocking College president extended tenure, and Casey appreciation.
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Port Authority board to meet Aug 16 at Ohio University
The Athens County Port Authority will hold a board meeting on Tuesday August 16 at 1 p.m. in Room 100 of the Ohio University Innovation Center. Jacksonville Village Council will meet in regular session on Tuesday August 16 at 6 30 p.m. in Village Hall.
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