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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 2015
Page
1
A local ad offers a free seventh bag after purchasing six bags of salt and promises potential savings up to 10 percent on quarterly salt deliveries. The snippet shows promo language and pricing hints from a salt supplier.
The Messenger spent time with Athens firefighters Capt. Ken Gilbraith and crew Chuck James and Dan Brown to learn about their 24 hour shifts and every third day schedule. They describe 7 a.m. briefings, 8 a.m. equipment checks, ongoing training, and site-specific concerns from rope and trench rescues to rising building and vehicle fire hazards.
The Messenger interviews former Athens mayor Paul Wiehl who plans to step back from city government after two terms. Wiehl discusses his rise from Ward 1 representative to mayor, his 26 years at Ohio University, and his focus on slowing down to reassess life and achievements.
Athens elects Steve Patterson as mayor after four years on the city council. Patterson, Air Force veteran and Ohio University psychology professor, was sworn in December 21 with wife Connie and twins Alana and Adelia present. He plans to resign his tenured OU post after spring semester to lead the city full time.
Lisa May a 34 year old Athens woman faces five counts of aggravated arson four first degree and one second degree count plus an intimidation charge in Athens County Common Pleas Court Judge George McCarthy set a $1 million bond May pleaded not guilty to the charges detailing that the fire at Lili Chandler residence 76 Westfield Place occurred early Nov. 7 while occupied and caused heavy damage and a total loss of a vehicle. Chandler and family escaped unharmed. May also faces a related theft indictment and was arrested after a search of her home on Dec. 16.
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