Commissioners refuse to renew Athens Hocking Recycling lease
Athens County Commissioners voted to not renew the Route 13 recycling facility lease with Athens Hocking Recycling Centers. Lease ends August 31, 2018, while Burr Oak Water District seeks environmental fixes tied to an EPA source water protection program near Chauncey at Sand Ridge Road and Route 13.
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Burr Oak Water District
Athens County
Athens Hocking Recycling Centers
Route 13
Lenny Eliason
Athens-Hocking Recycling Centers
Burr
Chauncey
Nichols
Water District
Environmental Protection Agency
Burr Oak
Pili Riis ballets fire incident on the web page
A brief online report notes a Pili Riis ballet event and a related fire incident described in web sources with limited readable details and no clear outcome. Further specifics about date location or involved parties are not provided in the accessible text.
Glouster man jailed for life for child rape
A 50-year-old Glouster man, Terry L. Smathers, was sentenced by Athens County Common Pleas Court to life with the possibility of parole after 15 years for two counts of first degree rape of a girl under 10. He will be a Tier II Sex Offender and remain in custody during transport to prison.
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Glouster
Terry L. Smathers
Athens County Common Pleas Court
George McCarthy
Smathers
Parole Board
Athens County
Keller Blackleur
Blackburn
Southeastern Ohio
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Two rapes reported at Ohio University during fall semester
Ohio University Police investigate two alleged rapes reported over winter break. Dec 23 2016 incident between Kantner Hall and Athens City Parking Garage involved a male suspect who grabbed the victim from behind and engaged in sexual conduct without consent. Nov 30 2016 incident involved a male acquaintance who pinned the victim down and had nonconsensual sex. Authorities urge tips to (740) 593-1911.
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Ohio University Police Department
Kantner Hall
Athens City
Ohio University Police
Ohio University
Tim Ryan
West Union street enhancements planned for spring in Athens
Athens city administration outlines spring start for West Union enhancements from Congress to Court. Project expands to both sides after November 2014 fire, costs about 160000 dollars, aims to finish by June or early July with four foot widening, bumpouts, brick inlay, ParkMobile kiosks, benches, planters, bike tracks, trees, and upgraded street lighting.
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West Union Street
Congress and
Court
City of Athens
Steve Patterson
West Union
Fea
Court Street
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Larry DI Giovanni
Terry Smathers
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