Community helps Athens recycler get new recumbent bike
Doug Latz, known for collecting cans to fund a three wheeled Fat Tad recumbent trike, receives donations from about 30 locals after The Messenger highlighted his efforts. Athens Bicycle co owner Peter Kotses notes the discounted $1,700 bike is now paid through recycling proceeds and community support.
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Peter Kotses
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Messenger
Steve Robb
Jackie O s expands brewery with 80 000 square foot addition
Art Oestrike owner of Jackie O s says the Stimson Avenue expansion will relieve production bottlenecks and meet rising demand as he notes more than 60 beers produced this year. Groundbreaking occurred about four months ago and plans started a year ago to enable growth over the next three to four years. Jackie O s brews are sold statewide with production at the West Union Street location increasing capacity.
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John Halley
Jackie O
Stimson Avenue
Art Destrike
Oestrike
West Union Street
Jackie O’s
Buckeye
Athenaeum Notes on Local Figures and Events
Fredrick Lee, 62, and Ka Liselott Zwahien, 84, highlighted in Athens Comics community editorial. The column, from volume 111, issue 31, recounts local figures and cultural notices.
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Fredrick Lee
Liselott Zwahien
Athens
Oklahoma quakes linked to injection wells tremor hits Edmond area
A 4.3 magnitude quake near Edmond north of Oklahoma City woke residents and cut power to about 4,400 homes as part of a surge in quakes linked to deep wastewater injection wells. A 3.4 magnitude aftershock followed minutes later. authorities reported no injuries.
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Casey Moore
Moore
Mountain Laurel Gifts Wins Uptown Decorating Contest
Mountain Laurel Gifts on Court Street won the Uptown Decorating Contest organized by the Athens Uptown Business Association and the Athens Area Chamber of Commerce. Ohio Realty placed second, The Other Place third. Santa visited at 5 to engage with children and crowds gathered for the event.
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Athens Uptown Business Association
Athens Area Chamber of Commerce
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Les Cornwell
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Ali Willis
Athens‘County Convention and Visitors Bureau
Messenger
John Halley
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