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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 2017
Page
3
An Ohio University first-year female student living in James Hall is under observation for probable bacterial meningitis. OU officials say she is recovering. health staff deep cleaned James Hall as a precaution. Authorities note no preventive treatment is known for contacts.
Crime Solvers Anonymous adds a January Crime of the Month incident from Nelsonville on January 11 at 11 30 p.m. two white males were seen carrying a coin machine from the Victorian Village complex at 325 S Harper St they dropped it outside and fled in a red vehicle. A $2000 reward is offered for information leading to arrests contact 740 594 3331.
Athens City Council on Tuesday approved reallocating income tax revenue to boost street repairs. The 1.85 percent city tax includes 0.1 percent for street rehab and 1 percent moved from general expenses to the streets fund, effective retroactively to January. Mayor Patterson and Councilman Butler praised the move to address persistent street maintenance complaints.
A 23 member panel led by State Superintendent Paolo DeMaria examines the 2018 graduation rules amid concerns that many juniors will not earn a diploma. The plan imposes 18 of 36 points on seven end of course tests with a remediation free college exam option or industry credential, while data show poverty and school type impact outcomes.
Athens County commissioners discussed curbing false reports to the humane officer after 16 calls in November and 20 in December. They will consult the Prosecutor's Office on legal steps, possibly letters to offenders or a penalties plan, while noting time lost on false calls. In 2016 the shelter saw 840 dogs, with 436 adoptions, 207 redeemed, 184 rescued, and seven euthanized.
A town hall meeting at the Athens Community Center on Tuesday from 6 30 to 8 p m in rooms B and C will feature Athens City Mayor Steve Patterson reviewing his first year in office and answering audience questions. The League of Women Voters of Athens County sponsors the public forum to discuss city goals achievements and future plans.
Taylor Mills, charged with murdering Nelsonville tavern owner Tim Koker outside the Mine Tavern in December 2015, responds in Athens County Common Pleas Court to a civil suit filed by Koker's estate seeking over 25 000 in compensatory and punitive damages. He requests a jury trial and denies the allegations while awaiting trial on aggravated murder and related charges.
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