Lawsuits Claim FBI Errors Allowed Charleston Church Gun Purchase
Survivors and estates sue the FBI saying negligent background checks allowed Dylann Roof to buy the 45 caliber handgun used in the Emanuel AME Church shooting. They allege a February 2015 drug arrest was misregistered, enabling the sale. Roof faces state and federal trials for murder and hate crimes with a federal case set for November.
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Canine Bora Returns as Asset to Sheriff’s Office
Bora the new drug detection dog joins the sheriff’s major crimes unit, praised as a force multiplier by Sheriff Rodney Smith. Trainer Banks, with a military background, explains Bora’s 16-drug odor training and passive indicator behavior while MCU aims to restore daily canine presence and broaden drug enforcement efforts across counties.
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A Nelsonville Sojourn and its author Steven Mount
Nelsonville native Steven Franklin Mount, Harvard graduate and author of A Nelsonville Sojourn, draws on family history and local life to explore hometown influence and race. The novel, partly biographical in mood though not in plot, reflects Mounts Ohio upbringing and World War II veteran father. He plans a second work, Gods Dilemma, about sexual abuse in the Catholic Church, with Nelsonville ties. A Nelsonville Sojourn is sold for 14.95 at Rocky Brands in Nelsonville and online.
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County weighs energy efficiency costs and savings
Energy officials debate county energy retrofit value with Johnson Controls. Tallying potential 80 000 annual savings against unknown costs that could exceed 750 000, officials urge transparent plans and fiscal responsibility while pursuing energy efficiency.
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Changes to Insurance and Pay in School Plans Cited
The Messenger reports shifts in insurance, with deductibles and out of pocket costs rising for staff and aides. A health savings account option is offered. Teachers gain a 3 percent raise effective Jan 1 2017, plus 2 percent annually through 2018 2019, plus retirement incentives and retire rehire on one year contracts with RIF implications. New contract language tightens notice to AEA and affected members to 14 days.
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Jean Ball Chauncey obituary notes June 30, 2016 death
Wanda Jean Ball 85 of Chauncey died June 30 2016 at her daughter's home in Glouster Born August 15 1930 in Chauncey to John and Lena Schoonover retired as a cook in Ath en School System in 1983 A member of Chauncey Community Church Senior Citizens Friendly Circle Sisters Club of Chauncey volunteer and grandparent for Head Start Survived by daughter Debbie Lowery Glouster seven grandchildren 17 great grandchildren three great great grandchildren and son-in-law Lane Sams Chauncey Funeral 1 pm July 5 2016 Souers Cardaras Funeral Home Nelsonville Interment Hilltop Cemetery Millfield Donations to Souers Cardaras Funeral Home for funeral expenses.
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Jean” Ball
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Barry) Lowery
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