Uneasy suitors and troubled families test trust
Dear Abby tackles a man uneasy about his girlfriend vacationing with her ex and two ex’s custody kids. He questions trust as she plans a long weekend with hotel arrangements. Abby confirms his concerns are normal and urges clarity with ultimatums. A second letter from a college student seeks advice on abusive mother dynamics and independence after college. Abby advises recognizing serious issues and time to shape a new life post graduation.
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Community Listings Submission Details and Local Meetings
Community listings must be submitted at least four days before events. Submissions can be faxed to 592-4647 emailed to kkerr athensmessenger com or mailed to Kathy Kerr The Athens Messenger P O Box 4210 Athens OH 45701. Alcoholics Anonymous meets 5 30 p m at United Methodist Church 2 S College St Athens in closed discussion. Celebrate Recovery 12 step program at Athens Community Church 219 Columbus Road features a large group.
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Athens events round up at community centers and churches
Multiple local meetings and events planned around Athens. Jam sessions at Shade Community Center welcome musicians. Narcotics Anonymous and Alcoholics Anonymous groups meet at Christ the King Church. A poker run fundraiser for a kids fishing tournament starts at Athens Redmen Lodge with sign up at 11. Peri chapter hosts a talk by State Rep Debbie Phillips at Athens Community Center.
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Debbie Phillips
4H Horse Council raffling custom Western saddle
The Athens County 4-H Horse Council will raffles a custom Western saddle hand made by East West Saddle Shop valued at 3000. Tickets cost 5 each or 25 for six with all proceeds funding Athens County horse program clinics and shows. Call 591 8440 to purchase.
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FEST Controversy Over Size and Permits At Ohio Concert
Residents voice safety concerns about Number Fest drawing 16 000 to 20 000 attendees in Athens. They accuse blockage of Route 56 and Union Street, hindered access to emergency services and hospital, while Eliason pushes for state law changes and questions about liquor permit violations and future permits. He says talks with Ohio Division of Liquor Control have stalled.
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Number Fest
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Plea in drug ring case outlines probation, tests
Prosecutor Meg Saunders seeks five years of community control with an 11 year underlying prison term for Cox, with sentencing set for Sept. 10. Cox must complete treatment evaluations and a pre sentence investigation. Several co defendants pled guilty and agreed to testify. Leaders Megan Vore and Anthony Spears face multiple felonies including money laundering and heroin trafficking. All defendants are from Glouster or Nelsonville.
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Leesha Santek
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Robert Degarmore
Jeffrey Degarmore
Ronnie Degarmore
Amy de
Suspect Brown Accused in Downtown Robbery Escalation
A muddy shirtless male from Court Yard Estates, identified as Brown, is linked to a string of incidents. Police say he demanded $50 and $100 bills at Speedway, fled, then jumped a McDonald’s counter, grabbed an employee’s arm to stop a 911 call, but failed to steal any cash. A preliminary hearing is set for July 16.
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County Officials Discuss Sewer Hookup Mandatory Rule
Tuesday brief notes Eliason stating assessments would count taps not frontage and that sewer hookups would be mandatory. State law requires connection if nearby. Frommer backs mandatory approach while Adkins raises concerns for seniors and low income residents and future development impacts.
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Frommer
Obituary notices from Lawrenceville and surrounding Ohio towns
Obituaries list Patricia Patti Kunzelman of Lawrenceville Georgia died July 6 2015 at age 73 after a life in several states. Also Jack E Smith 83 of Athens County Ohio, retired consultant and Marine veteran, died July 8 2015. Additional notices for Claude Kantner Jr. 82 Albany and Truman Stewart 87 Bremen Ohio include memorial arrangements and funeral home details.
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Patricia “Patti” Anne Kunzelman
Athens County
Jack E. Smith
Ohio
Crestview Manor
Lancaster
St. Sylvester Catholic Church
Zaleski
Marine Corps
Nancy Jean Boylan
Steven Smith
Marsha Trimmer
Jack
Dan
Brenda) Smith
Amanda
Janice Smith
Larry Savage
Westerville
Joyce Smith
Flowery Branch
Kelly
Bill
St. Colman of Cloyne Catholic Church
St. Colman Catholic
Kirkpatrick
Washington Court House
David E. Schuller
M.D
Givetoosu. Edu
Albany
Claude E. Kantner Jr
Bremen
Truman Stewart
Somerset Health and Rehab Center
Morrison Funeral Chapel
Glouster-Bishopville
Ohio Lottery Wednesday Picks Highlighted
Ohio Lottery results list Wednesday draws with Day Pick 3 785 and Day Pick 4 2885. Night Pick 3 309 and Pick 4 1408 are shown, along with Rolling Cash 5 numbers 16 34 35 36 37.
Medicare to Cover End of Life Counseling Across Medicare
Medicare said it will pay doctors to counsel patients on end of life care starting Jan 1, a voluntary advance care planning effort aimed at clarifying patient wishes. The plan could affect about 55 million beneficiaries, with some doctors already offering such discussions for free or through private insurers. The policy echoes past debates sparked by the term death panels.
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