Athens man indicted with arson tied to ATM break-in
Christopher Osler, 22, of Route 682 in Athens County, indicted in Common Pleas Court on breaking and entering, safecracking, possessing criminal tools, two counts of OVI, arson, and misdemeanors after allegedly entering The Market on State in Athens on Jan 24 and attempting to blowtorch access to an ATM. Firefighters found the arson attempt but the fire was out. troopers saw him flee in a speeding car from the Market parking lot. He is held in the Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail and due for arraignment Feb 22.
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Trimble BOE weighs Kasich budget plan for schools
Trimble Local School District board member Kathy Trace raises Kasich budget ideas including adding nonvoting business people to boards and requiring teacher internships with businesses. Treasurer Jared Bunting notes the plan is not law and must pass state legislature with future changes likely. Also discussed are 21st Century grants, funding stability, and Rob Miller's February 28 retirement.
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Man accused of stabbing fatally shot by police
Jessica Morris described her father Mike Morris as a good guy after he was shot several times by a detective and an officer outside a Hilltop house while police questioned him about two nearby stabbings. He died at Mount Carmel West.
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Alcoholics Anonymous
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Josephine Ave
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Mercer
Nancy Curry
Curry
Mount Carmel West
Josephine Avenue
Athens County Land Transfers Highlight Numerous Property Deals
A list of real estate transfers in Athens County shows multiple dwellings and parcels sold to various buyers. Notable transactions include Washburn Street and Potrer Road properties changing hands for sums ranging from 2,000 to 200,000 dollars, with buyers such as Gentle Hartman Road LLC and Stacey Rogers III among the new owners.
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Coolville
Joshua
Nicole Humphrey
Dennis
Charlene Erb
Federal Hocking disputes Gov Kasich on enrollment drop
Federal Hocking Local Schools dispute governor office figures showing an 88 student loss from 2011 to 2016. District leaders say the decline was 39 students about two percent, not over five percent as stated. Board notes budget impact when declines meet thresholds. March 21 meeting to review further data. Public session featured Sonja Coble of the teachers union presenting a calendar survey. Teachers favor moving a September PD day next to November. Spring break options include aligning with Ohio University or splitting into long weekends.
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Kasich
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Little Fish Brewing Co. receives $50,000 micro loan
Athens County Economic Development Council funds a 50000 dollar micro revolving loan to Little Fish Brewing Co owners Sean White and Jimmy Stockwell. The loan supports a forklift bottler and solar panel project with Third Sun Solar, aligning with a Rural Energy for America Program grant for energy improvements.
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Armitage Road
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Rural Energy For America
Nelsonville City Offices Closed for Presidents Day
Nelsonville city offices will be closed on Monday February 20 in observance of Presidents Day. Administrative services will resume Tuesday with limited staff available.
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Glouster Council to hold emergency meeting Friday
Glouster Village Council will meet Friday February 17 at 4 p.m. in the Water and Electric Office to discuss employee health insurance and a bridge replacement project.
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Madison St
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Clinton St
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Swindell Road
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Burr Oak Blvd
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Poston Road
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