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05 Jan 2017

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Athens Messenger

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Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 2017

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Edwards sworn in and pushes Appalachian Caucus focus

Ohio lawmaker Jay Edwards was sworn in at the Statehouse as part of the 132nd General Assembly. He plans to strengthen the Appalachian Caucus to boost jobs and economic development across Athens Meigs Vinton and Washington counties while addressing a federal ruling cutting the Ohio sales tax on Medicaid service purchases. Edwards noted community support and highlighted Judge Bob Stewart's unofficial swearing in.

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Jay Edwards Nelsonville Ohio Statehouse Ohio General Assembly House of Representatives Ohio Senate House 94Th Edwards Bob Stewart Athens County Jill Thompson Ohio University Richard Vedder Stewart Appalachian Caucus Meigs County Vinton Washington Counties Ohio Appalachia Jim and Jolinda Edwards
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Council and Commission seek calmer path for use variances

Nelsonville officials, facing contentious use variance debates, favor replacing many with conditional use permits processed by the Board of Zoning Appeals. The shift aims to reduce political friction while ensuring proper review of projects like Susan and Fred Holmes's Pine Grove Drive retreat center.

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Nelsonville City Council and Planning Commission Project Cation Ite Board of Zoning Appeals Susan Fred Holmes Pine Grove Drive Council Greg Smith Smith Garry Hunter Hunter Zoning Board
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Athens County's First Meth Lab of Year Seized

AMCU and CTU investigated a tip leading to a Coolville residence at 27927 Huckleberry Road where a meth lab was found. Evidence included reaction vessels and methamphetamine, with Coolville VFD providing on scene support. Ongoing probe by Athens County Sheriff's Office continues.

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Athens Athens Major Crimes Unit AMCU Athens County Athens County Sheriff's Office Athens County Sheriff's Criminal Interdiction Unit CTU Huckleberry Road Coolville Rodney Smith
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Obhof Becomes Ohio Senate President Amid Budget Pressure

The 132nd Ohio General Assembly convened with record Republican majorities as Senate President Larry Obhof R Medina was officially elected to lead the chamber. He succeeds Keith Faber R Celina, who is term-limited and moves to the House. Obhof urged lawmakers to serve constituents over personal agendas.

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Ohio Senate Larry Obhof Senate Ohio General Assembly Keith Faber Celina
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