Former city prosecutor becomes Meigs County prosecutor
James K. Stanley, after nine years with Athens City Prosecutor's Office, took over Meigs County Prosecutor's Office last week. He plans to run an open, community oriented office, target tax foreclosures, support youth mock trials, and engage the public through town halls, while maintaining an open door policy. He is the sole full-time attorney, filling the vacancy left by Jeremy Fisher, with Trenton Cleland, Courtney Nitz, Erika Stewart, Alexis Schwab, and Theda Petrasko's Victim Assistance staff continuing in their roles.
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Stanley
Peggy Yost
Sue
Meigs High School
Meigs County
Ohio University
University of Akron School of Law
Athens City Prosecutor's Office
Jeremy Fisher
Gallia County
Trenton Cleland
Courtney Nitz
Erika Stewart
Alexis Schwab
Schwab
Theda Petrasko
Petrasko
Shelley Kemper
Athens man withdraws Airbnb permit bid as HOA threatens suit
Abe Alassaf of Westfield Place withdrew his bid for a conditional use permit to operate a bedroom rental via Airbnb after the Westfield Place Homeowners Association indicated it could sue for deed restriction violations. Neighbors cited restrictions and safety concerns, while Alassaf argued the effort would help fund his family’s residence.
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Athens
Athens Board of Zoning Appeals
Airbnb
Abe Alassaf
Westfield Place
Airbnb.com
Chris Fahl
Alassaf
Zoning Appeals Board
Westfield Place Homeowners Association
David Mott
Mott
Athens County Common Pleas Court
Kelly Davidson
Alasoft
Davidson
Linda Rice
Zoning Appeal Board
Ohio University
Ed Baum
Harmony
Bank Robbery via Drive Through with Bomb Threat
A man robbed a Springfield bank through the drive through at PNC on East Main Street around 3 30 pm Wednesday. Wearing a black mask he passed a note demanding money and claiming a bomb was in the lobby with remote detonation if police were notified. The robber fled after payment was returned. no amount is listed and no bomb was found. Police have not identified a suspect yet.
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Springfield
PNC Bank
East Main Street
Ohio boating education courses offered in two ODNR sites
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources will run an eight hour boating education course on February 4 at the Division of Wildlife District 4 HQ and February 18 at Wayne National Forest HQ. The free class covers laws safety equipment accident prevention and rules. Participants born on or after January 1 1982 must prove completion to operate boats over 10 horsepower. Registration details and additional course listings are provided by ODNR and its watercraft division.
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Ohio Department of Natural Resources
Ohio
Ohio Division of Wildlife District 4
Wayne National Forest
Canada
Julie Gee
ODNR
Julie
Gee
Dnrstate
Division of Parks & Watercraft
Alexander school levy to appear on May ballot in Albany
Alexander school board votes unanimously to place a continuing 1.5 percent earned income tax operating levy on the May 2 ballot, aiming to raise at least $2.5 million for current expenses. The district will again partner with an unnamed agency to assist with data and polling services at no cost.
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Albany
Alexander School Board
Aaron Schirm
Lindy Douglas
Remains Recovered From Plane Crash Into Lake Erie
Divers in Lake Erie recovered remains from a private plane crash that killed six people from central Ohio. Medical examiner Thomas P. Gilson said three bodies were found and more may follow. identities rely on DNA, with all six presumed dead. The cockpit voice recorder and another data device were recovered and sent to the NTSB.
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Lake Erie
Ohio
Cleveland
Cuyahoga County
Thomas P. Gilson
Gilsons
John T
Sue Fleming
Jack
Andrew
Brian Casey
Megan
Delaware
Dublin
Gilson
National Transportati Safety Board
Washington
NTSB
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Kamile Geist
CTRU
Ohio.edu
Coolville
Alexander Operating Levy
Nate Schaller
Th District
Schaller
Les Cornwell
Don Hawk
Jeff Kelly
Bradd Jeffers
Johnson Road
Hensmessenger
P.O
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