Lace Up for Kids begins back to school shoe drive
Athens Wendy's, Athens County Children Services and Power 105 WXTQ kick off the 17th Lace Up for Kids to equip more than 300 local children with new gym shoes. Donations accepted at Wendy’s Richland Ave and East State, Power 105 Columbus Rd, or Southern Ohio Copperheads games with a July 23 Lace Up Night offering free admission for donors. Applications for shoe eligibility open through July 24 for ages 5 to 14 residents of Athens County. shoes distributed Aug 12 at Plains Elementary.
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Hocking College freezes tuition and housing for 2015-16
Hocking College will not raise tuition or general fees for the 2015 16 academic year and housing rates stay at current levels. The freeze follows the biennial state budget and applies to in state, out of state and international students. College president Betty Young says the measure helps students manage costs and keeps the college affordable.
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Athens Hazardous Waste Day Set for Saturday at Center
Athens residents and Athens Township households may drop eligible waste items at the Athens Community Center from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. No business waste. Fees apply per tire and itemized restrictions apply for batteries, chemicals, electronics, and containers. Proof of residence required. contact Roger Bail for details.
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Glouster man gets 10 months after diversion program violation
Kevin A. Degarmore, 22, of Glouster, was sentenced to 10 months in prison after being terminated from the Athens County Prosecutor Office ACE Diversion Program for three violations including failing to remain a law abider and confessing to testing positive for heroin. He pleaded guilty in June 2013 to one count of theft for using another's credit card. Degarmore faces additional charges in a heroin and cocaine trafficking ring case, including eight counts of trafficking in heroin and tampering with evidence, and is jailed in the Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail.
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Athens Band Alumni Reunion Planned in July and August
Athens marching band alumni under Steve Berry from 1972 to 1982 announce a reunion with events at Broney's Alumni Grill and Ohio University facilities. Social hour July 31, school tour Aug 1, cocktail hour Aug 1 patio, and alumni banquet with dance at the OU Ballroom. Contact Roger Brown at 740-591-2048. Also SOPEC meets Feb date, Meigs County Health Board meets in Pomeroy with venue details.
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Ohio Man Sentenced To Three Years In One Punch Death
Lancaster Ohio AP central Ohio man Travis Burnett 22 received the maximum three year sentence after a jury found him guilty of reckless homicide and misdemeanor assault for a single punch that sent neighbor Steven Reid 51 off a bicycle, hitting his head and dying the next day.
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