Collins Defends Trump Over Flynn Amid GOP Silence
Rep. Chris Collins defends the Trump administration after Michael Flynn’s resignation, saying he doubts Trump or senior officials ordered Flynn’s talks with the Russian ambassador. He calls for moving on and cites other urgent issues like North Korea and sanctions. Democrats pressure for FBI and Justice Department briefings and a bipartisan inquiry.
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Athens steering committee maps three school options plan
The steering committee discussed moving away from option three but urged presenting it to the school board. They outlined option one as a one campus with three connected wings, option two as two schools by grade bands, and option three as mirrored two buildings. Must have items include small class sizes and middle school modeling. The panel will refine proposals and present them at the March 16 meeting.
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Athens
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Laura Myers
West State Street
Athens area obituaries and funeral notices for February 2017
ATHENS-Kimberly Jo Kennedy 42 of Athens died February 12 2017 at home. She is survived by her mother Mary Robertson of Belpre, a son Nick Kennedy and grandson Carson. A memorial service February 25 at 1 p.m. Chesterhill Lions Club building Chesterhill. Millfield- Cheryl L Sherry Dunn 62 of Millfield died February 13 2017 at home. Survived by husband Donald two granddaughters Katryn Hanning Madison Sorrell a raised nephew Harold Johnson and son Caleb. funeral February 18 at Hughes Maquin Funeral Home. Athens William Zane Bill Rowland 76 of Athens died February 12 2017. Survived by wife Marjorie Ruff Rowland son Joshua and grandsons Elliot and Wyatt. funeral February 17 at Halteman Fett Dyer Funeral Home Lancaster. Burial Maple Grove Cemetery. Donations urged to charity.
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Marietta
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Belpre
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Morgan Cochran) Kennedy
Buchtel
Carson
Nick Kennedy Sr
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Chesterhill
Stone-Matheney Funeral Home
Matheneysh.com
Millfield
Cheryl L
Sherry” Dunn
John and
Marcia Carsey Johnson
Donald
Katryn Hanning
Madison Sorrell
Harold
Jamie) Johnson
Caleb
Johnnie
Ginger) Johnson
Lisa Sorrell
Jackie
Hughes- Maquin Funeral Home
Debbie Koons
Hughesmoquinfuneralhome.com
William Zane
Bill” Rowland
Hocking County
Ohio
Bill
William C. Rowland
Mary Kline Rowland
Lancaster High School
Marjorie Ruff Rowland
Joshua
Tiffany) Rowland
Elliot
Wyatt Rowland
Janice
Mark) Hale
Beth
John) Douglas
Wesley Rowland
Herbert
Rose Ruff
Halteman-Fett & Dyer
Lancaster
Bill Venrick
Maple Grove
Ohio Lottery Tuesday Picks
Tuesday numbers show Day Pick 3 six six eight and Day Pick 4 three six six eight with Night Pick 3 six zero one and Night Pick 4 eight six eight five plus Rolling Cash 5 numbers fourteen seventeen twenty two twenty eight thirty.
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Unauthorized debit card purchase and stolen smoker grill report
Athens County Sheriff’s Office logged a Monday morning report of an unauthorized debit card purchase made in Wisconsin for 154 dollars on West Washington Street Athens. Later in the day a report was filed about a theft of a large smoker grill mounted to a trailer on Frost Road Coolville, over the weekend.
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Athens council debates parade permits and sanctuary resolution
The Athens City Council discussed waiving a $25 permit fee and seven day notice for parades while stressing police presence for large demonstrations near the courthouse. A sanctuary city resolution opposing Trump immigration policies was read by Fahl, supported by Patterson and others, and expected to pass unanimously and be sent to federal and state officials.
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Athens County
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Baker Center
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Fahi
Athens
Patterson
Jennifer Cochran
Sherrod Brown
Rob Portman
Jay Edwards
Frank Hoagland
Steve Stivers
Controversy Over Dow Lake Motor Size Sparks Public Comment
Miller reports a petition by fisher folks seeking larger motors for Dow Lake and a decision on starting the program. Public comments are accepted through Friday via email to Deb Green at watercraft dmr state oh us. Friends of Strouds Run State Park voice concerns about enforcement, resource limits, and potential invasive species from bigger boats used elsewhere.
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Dow Lake
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Watercraft
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Reiser
Friends
Lake Erie
Ohio River
Escaped SEPTA inmates sought after park area sighting
SEPTA security facility inmates Spires and Lowery remain at large after an evening escape. Last seen near Parkersburg, they were reported missing during the 8:30 pm count and BOLO alerts were issued to regional law enforcement. Spires and Lowery had partial sentences and face new felony escape charges.
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Ross County
Weaver
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Doddridge County
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