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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 2015
Page
4
Established 1825 Athens Messenger operates in Athens Ohio at Route 33 North and Johnson Road. The paper provides contact options via telephone and email for letters to the editor and general inquiries.
The Cleveland grand jury declined to indict rookie officer Timothy Loehmann and training officer Frank Garmback in the 2014 Tamir Rice shooting. The piece criticizes the process, questions police justification, and notes DOJ and administrative reviews. It argues that legally permitted actions may still be unjust amid a pattern of missteps and systemic issues.
A reader from rural Ohio recalls family Christmas stockings hung on New Year’s Eve and Santa’s returns, noting a long standing custom, memories of a red sewing machine, and a wish for a bright holiday from her childhood to grandchildren. The letter closes with Happy New Year wishes.
The Messenger invites reader letters to the editor and asks contributors to keep submissions concise. Readers are encouraged to share opinions on current issues, community events, and public concerns with clear, respectful writing.
The grand jury decision not to indict officers Loehmann and Garmback sparks criticism from Rice family and observers. Tim McGinty warns the outcome may disappoint many as video evidence and legal standards are debated, with references to Van Dyke and Graham v Connor shaping the discussion on use of force and de escalation.
An opinion piece declares it will issue one apology per year and names Bernie Sanders as the 2015 winner. The author critiques Sanders on civil rights, campaign dynamics, and Washington teamwork while praising his issues on Wall Street reform and Medicare expansion.
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