Pruitt confirmed to lead EPA after bruising battle
Scott Pruitt, a climate change skeptic and former Oklahoma attorney general, won final Senate confirmation to head the EPA 52 to 46 amid intense opposition from environmentalists. Democrats urged delays as Oklahoma judge ordered release of emails with oil and gas firms. Republicans defended picking a staunch ally of fossil fuels.
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Hitler’s travel phone up for auction in US sale
The Siemens built Bakelite travel phone once owned by Adolf Hitler, taken from his Berlin bunker in 1945, is up for sale in the United States. British brigadier Ralph Rayner reportedly removed it May 5 1945, with an opening bid of $100 000 and provenance supported by research and photos.
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McFeaters Discusses Trump Administration Press Climate
OU panelist McFeaters critiques Trump early actions and media relations. She notes isolation within his inner circle and alleged fake news tactics, cites Flynn's resignation and Ivanka's access, and contrasts with past presidents. Audience members debate media courage and public education impacts.
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Forest F Gabriel 87 Lancaster obituary notice
Forrest F Gabriel 87 of Lancaster died February 17 2017 at Pickering House born July 11 1929 in Athens County daughter of George F and Stella Mae McKinley member of Zion United Methodist Church Pythian Sisters OES and Clear Creek Valley Grange survived by two sons grandchildren great grandchildren and a great great granddaughter funeral 11 am Monday Taylor Funeral Home Amanda burial Amanda Two Cemetery calling hours Sunday 2-4 and 6-8 memorials to Zion United Methodist Church in Forrest's memory condolence notes at myTaylorfuneralhome.com
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Fellowship meal after Athens SDA service
Athens Seventh-day Adventist Church at 171 Morris Ave will host an 11 30 a m worship service with a message by Isaac Owusu Mensah, followed by a fellowship meal.
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Ohio Lottery Friday Picks Card
Friday lottery picks list Day Pick 3 2 0 0 Day Pick 4 7 6 2 1 Night Pick 3 8 0 5 Night Pick 4 4 2 1 3 Rolling Cash 5 10 19 22 27 28
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East State Street traffic upgrades set for 2018 project
East State Street will gain a traffic signal at Home Street to aid pedestrians and motorists in 2018. A second left turn lane will speed traffic from Route 550 and Route 33 onto East State Street, with dual left turns planned. Nearby Route 33/50 off ramp updates will add a second right turn lane, and resurfacing is prioritized due to deteriorating asphalt.
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Athens board schedules two special meetings on school facilities
The Athens City School Board set two 6:30 p.m. special meetings for March 2 and March 30 to discuss future facility plans for Athens High and Athens Middle School. It also instructed Gibbs to contact realtors, local officials, and Ohio University about 18 acres or larger properties to gauge feasibility, as eight speakers commented on facilities in public session. The steering committee is expected to present recommendations soon.
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City seeks replacement for annual租 agreements waste
City officials discussed replacing the annual landlord agreements filed at the code office. The current process creates excessive paper and shredding, with more than 16 000 pieces discarded yearly. Council members noted the need to ensure renters receive essential information on litter, refuse, and noise rules.
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