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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 2015
Page
3
Cleveland attorney Mark Herron fights a defamation case by Trudie and Jerry Sayre claiming statements about Deputy Shannon Sheridan were true and constitutionally privileged. Sayres seek consolidation with Herron’s suit against Hart. judge未 yet ruling.
Alan Brigner 36 formerly of Little Hocking faces multiple rape counts from 2012 involving a 13 year old with family ties. His case returned after a vacated conviction. he seeks to prevent his ex wife from testifying, arguing spousal privilege applies. A pretrial hearing is set for Sept 22.
Two people died in weekend crashes in Meigs and Vinton counties. Steve Harris, 34, McArthur, died after a left of center head on crash on Route 50 near Allensville, while Maynard Fitzgerald, 57, Pomeroy, died after his Nissan Murano left the road on Route 143 near the Meigs Athens line. Both incidents remain under investigation.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol says an OVI checkpoint will occur this week in Athens County. No time or location has been announced. If none, volunteer firefighters will install a free smoke alarm for the family, with alarms and Red Cross services offered at no charge. In coming months, Athens County fire departments will work with the Red Cross to provide more alarms to residents.
The American Red Cross of Southeastern Ohio partners with Athens County volunteer fire departments to distribute free smoke detectors and safety information. Volunteers will visit homes in the Rome Two Fire Department area in the Stewart area on Saturday to check occupants and ensure working detectors. The Athens County Board of Developmental Disabilities will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, August 25 at 6 p.m. at Beacon School.
The Alexander Local School Board of Education will meet at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, August 25, at the Alexander Library to discuss construction projects.
In Columbus, supporters led by Responsible Ohio announced a 88 county tour to promote legalization, citing a plan to legalize adult use, regulate and tax cannabis with ten growing sites. Opponents, including Ohioans Against Marijuana Monopolies, launched a counter campaign backed by business groups hospitals and the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation.
David S. Patrick aged 51 and Amanda K. Newton aged 35 were arrested after a methamphetamine lab was located at 9737 Route 682 near Athens. They face first degree illegal manufacture charges boosted from second degree due to proximity to a juvenile, held on $50,000 bond. A preliminary hearing is set for Aug. 20 as the Major Crimes Unit continues the investigation.
The Beta Blockers triumphed in a close tricycle relay final against the Athens Fire Department, despite a malfunctioning fire team pedal and a late entry by the department. Bela Koshal anchored wins as Vipin Koshal praised the turnout and fundraising for the American Heart Association.
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