Program offers choice for DWI offenders
Randy Wood, 19, chose a three day residential program over jail for a DWI conviction. The Ohio University led program, run by Prof. Richard Nostrant and counselor Thomas Cascarino, aims to foster self reflection through seminars and counseling. Participants stay in a dorm treated as a jail facility, with sessions from Thursday evening to Sunday, at a cost of 80 dollars per person.
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Ralph Izard
Associated Press
Athens, Ohio
Randy Wood
Wood
Ohio University
Richard Nostrant
Thomas J. Cascarino
Nostrant
Cascarino
Romans Chose Partners On Valentine Festival History
The World Book Encyclopedia notes that ancient Romans selected mates on February 14 during Lupercalia in honor of Juno and Pan. The piece also covers Cleveland’s early newspapers and Athens County court programs, highlighting Judge Franklin J. Sheeter's reform efforts and a sobriety program's reach and outcomes.
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Juno
Pan
CAA mulls federal funds for multi county housing rehab
The Tri-County Community Action Agency may seek a federal grant for a multi county housing rehabilitation project. CAA Director Roger McCauley told Athens County Commissioners the application would not block another grant in process. Commissioners will consider the request while notes show various county rent contributions and local billing concerns.
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Tri-County Community Action Agency
Roger McCauley
CAA
Athens County Commissioners
McCauley
Athens County
Perry County
Hocking County
Edward Cottingham
Don Gamertsfelder
County Health Department
Cottingham and
Gamertsfelder
Cottingham
Athens student chosen for 13th Jerry Acker JSHS
An Athens High School senior is among 15 Ohio students selected to present papers at the 13th Jerry Acker Junior Science and Humanities Symposium in Columbus. Eileen Downey will participate as Dr. Ray Skinner Jr. directs the event at Ohio University.
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Athens
Ohio
Jerry Acker
Columbus
Eileen Downey
Ray Skinner Jr
Ohio University
College of Education
Washington, D. C
England
Washington
New York City
JSHS
Army Office of Research
Ohio Junior Academy of Science
Walker Case to Continue in Athens County Grand Jury
The case against Jesse Walker will be presented to the next Athens County grand jury session on March 10. Prosecutor Michael Nolan said the case is not over after murder and aggravated murder charges were dismissed in Municipal Court. Walker, 29, was charged in the Jan 26 death of Thomas Lowery at the Walker trailer home.
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Jesse Walker
Athens County
Grand Jury
Michael Nolan Nolan
Nolan
Walker
Vere Ridge Road
Thomas Lowery
Nelsonville
System for identifying handicapped children outlined
The Athens County Health and Welfare Council will outline the system for identifying Southeast Ohio's handicapped children at a public meeting on Monday at 11:30 a.m. The City-County Health Building will host the session and lunch will be provided.
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Southeast Ohio
Athens County Health and Welfare Council
Ames School Repairs Ordered by Health Board
The Athens City-County Health Board told Amesville Elementary School to repair its leaking sewer system within 15 days or risk losing its cafeteria food service license. The board gave the district 30 days to file an appeal and delayed other actions.
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Edward Miller Messenger
Amesville
Food Service
Athens City-County Health Board
Don Newsome
The
Plains
Joe Kasler
Newsome
Ohio Environmental Protection Agency
Buchtel Woman Injured In Wet Road Car Crash
Lillian Myrtle Kardos, 68, of Buchtel was injured in a one car crash on Route 328 near Route 56. The Hocking County Sheriff's Department said the southbound vehicle hit a wet spot near a bridge, then plunged 41 feet over an embankment by railroad tracks and she was taken to Mount St. Mary Hospital for treatment.
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LOGAN
Buchtel
Hocking County
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