Nuisance law not fit Number Fest challenge in Athens
Athens residents urged action against Number Fest arguing nuisance statutes cannot apply as the event ends when the concert closes. Prosecutor Keller Blackburn said the state nuisance law covers ongoing nuisances only, and this festival is not ongoing. They were advised to seek county-level options and the matter may be revisited with law enforcement if needed.
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Athens County
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Third plea deal reached in drug bust in Athens County
Kelly Marie Cox, 44, of Glouster, pleaded guilty to engaging in a pattern of corrupt activity, a single count carrying up to one year in prison. The plea, made during a Wednesday hearing, includes potential additional charges if terms are violated and Cox agrees to testify against co-defendants in the heroin and cocaine trafficking ring.
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Athens County
Kelly Marie Cox
Glouster
Cox
Today’s Storm Forecast High 79 Low 65
A weather brief on today’s conditions cites scattered thunderstorms with a high near 79 and a low around 65. Local officials urge caution as radar shows storm development across the region, with possible brief downpours and gusty winds.
Obituaries listed for four residents across Ohio region
Obituaries note Patricia Kunzelman, 73, formerly of Gallipolis. Truman Stewart, 87, Bremen. Jack Smith, 83, Athens County. Claude Kantner, 82, Albany. The brief notices appear on Page A5 with sections COANGR, Es vindoieeis, A8 Community, A4 Editorial, Entertainment, and Sports.
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Patricia Kunzelman
Gallipolis
Truman Stewart
Bremen
Jack Smith
Athens County
Claude Kantner
Albany
Coangr
Vindoieeis
Sports
Xenia man arrested after failed Richland robberies
Jody A. Brown 32 of Columbus Street is charged with two counts of robbery one count of abduction and one count of disrupting public services for attempts at Athens McDonald’s and Speedway on Richland Avenue. Bond set at 100000. he remains in Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail. Police responded to a 10 44 p m call at McDonald’s and tracked a white male in a black sweatshirt to the Speedway incident before the two locations. A perimeter was set from Hooper Street to University Courtyard. a five minute area search led officers to Brown. See Brown on page A5.
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Xenia
Richland Avenue
Jody A. Brown
Columbus Street
Athens
McDonald’s
Speedway
Brown
Southeastern Ohio
Hooper Street
University Courtyard
Athens County Sheriff's Office
Caninello
Athens Police Department
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Public hearings probe sewer project costs for Athens area
Commissioners review funding options for a $25.65 million sanitary sewer project to fix failing septic systems southwest of Athens. They selected the $55.14 monthly bill scenario and will present details at July 23 and 28 meetings, with further analysis on assessments and potential costs if the project is dropped.
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Jennifer Frommer
Kyle Schwieterman
Athens Com
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Lenny Eliason
Chris Chmiel
Eliason
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