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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 2017
Page
2
In Amazonas state, a prison civil unrest event at Anisio Jobim in Manaus left at least 60 inmates dead and about 90 escaping. Security officials said the riot lasted into Monday morning, with 12 guards and 74 inmates detained and six decapitated bodies reported.
SpaceX announced the September Falcon 9 explosion in Florida was caused by a failed composite over wrapped pressure vessel storing liquid helium in the rocket. Investigators found buckles in the inner liners of one of three tanks in the second stage LOX system, risking oxygen entrapment and ignition. The firm plans short term fixes to allow warmer helium loading and return to proven configurations, with a January launch pending FAA approval to place Iridium satellites from Vandenberg.
Barack Obama will bid farewell from Chicago's McCormick Place on January 10, ten days before Donald Trump takes office. The event, open to the public, follows his vow to thank supporters and reflect on eight years of progress, acknowledging challenges overcome and the shared belief that together they can shape a better nation. Tickets distributed January 7 on a first come basis.
In Athens Ohio the Ali Baba's food truck reports much slower sales when OU classes are not in session. Safiyyah Shaikh notes students are the lifeblood, supplying steady customers and guiding recipe changes. Officials expect a rebound when spring semester begins.
Blackbun said post release control follows Miller’s case and William Sidney Marshall, 39, awaits trial in February after cocaine charges added by the prosecution team. The unit, led by Blackburn with Meg Saunders and Glenn Jones, processed tips from many sources, while noting victims among Miller’s conspirators and possible paternity. Meehan, 27, heads another drug ring tied to a Halloween party, now serving a prison term after a guilty plea on cocaine trafficking felonies.
French McCormick formerly of Albany dies at 91 on Dec 31 2016 in Columbus Ohio He was born Aug 11 1925 in Woodville WV a World War II veteran awarded the Silver Star and Purple Heart He worked as a truck driver for Borden Dairy and managed Bonded Oil Service Station in Athens He is survived by a stepdaughter a brother a sister a daughter a son and five grandchildren Memorials can be sent to the Jessie Mae Home Arrangements are with Jagers & Sons Funeral Home Athens Military rites will be given at Athens Memory Gardens by local veterans groups
Obituaries honor Karen L Workman of Ravenswood and other regional figures born in Logan County and Athens County. The notices list survivors, birth dates, and service details at Bigony Jordan and other local funeral homes. Included are Erik Clinton Walker of McArthur, Wilma Jean Vineyard of Oklahoma City, Wilford G. Maccombs of Nelsonville, and Jean Ann Jones of Albany with services and burial plans.
Jeffrey W. Jeff Scott 62 of Athens died Thursday December 29 2016 at The Ohio State University Hospital Columbus. Jagers and Sons Funeral Home Athens will announce arrangements. Ohio Lottery picks listed include Day Pick 3 6 1 5 Day Pick 4 0 0 2 7 Night Pick 3 5 3 9 Night Pick 4 6 6 1 5 Rolling Cash 5 13 16 17 27 36.
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