Paul Schulz balances firefighting life with bikes and music
Paul Schulz, 52, nearing retirement from the Athens Fire Department, plans to work as a firefighter for five more years while pursuing woodworking, bicycling, piano and guitar projects. He lives on 20 acres near Athens with his wife Eileen and daughter Hannah, built the home, and has deep ties to the county. Schulz recalls the high Street fire of 2001 and explains his love of adventure and adrenaline in firefighting, cycling daily for 25 years, and his growing interest in trail building and music. He also notes concerns about traffic and distracted drivers on road riding.
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Parents reject care plan in Ohio triple deaths case
Records show Joseph and Brittany Pilkington refused to sign a June 12 plan by Logan County Children's Services for their three year old daughter and baby son. Brittany Pilkington confessed to killing the baby and two older boys out of jealousy toward her husband. Aggravated murder charges carry possible death sentence. a lawyer has entered not guilty pleas for her.
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Waterloo Two revitalization grant approved for multiple projects
Athens County Commissioners approved a $300,000 Neighborhood Revitalization grant for Waterloo Two and New Marshfield as part of a $489,000 CDBG program. The package funds street and sidewalk work, drainage, playgrounds, home repairs, fire radios, land purchase near the New Marshfield senior center, and project administration. Habitat for Humanity will build a home counted as local match, with $35,000 from CHIP for home repairs. The grant is slated for release in February with a 2016 completion goal.
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Two Indicted on Meth Charges in Athens County
David S. Patrick and Amanda K. Newton, both of 9737 Route 682, Athens, were indicted by an Athens County grand jury on two counts each of illegal manufacture of drugs. The felonies, enhanced to first degree due to a nearby juvenile, stem from an August 14 meth lab discovery at their home. Held in Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail with $50,000 bond, they face arraignment Wednesday in Athens County Common Pleas Court.
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Smoke testing of Albany sewer lines next week
Work crews will test Albany area sewer lines from Friday September 4 to Monday September 7 with an all day smoke survey to locate breaks. Homeowners are advised to pour water into floor drains and other seldom used drains before testing. If smoke enters a building evacuate immediately and call the listed numbers.
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Albany Planning Commission to meet on Monday
Albany Planning Commission will hold a public meeting Monday at 7 p.m. in Albany Village Council chambers. The agenda includes a lot split request for 5904 State St owned by Kay and Harry Reeves to carve out .5 acres from 3.21 acres for a 30 by 60 single story dwelling, plus review of two piece modular home plans for lots 339 and 340 on Broad Street by Tim Powell and Michelle Wooten to assess variances. Public comment will be accepted and the commission will announce a recommendation to Albany Village Council.
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