America in 2016: A nation weeping after three days of tragedy
In Dallas a prayer vigil gathers as three days of police killings ignite national anger. Alton Sterling in Louisiana and Philando Castile in Minnesota spur renewed debate on race, policing, and a fractured history, with Rep. Butterfield saying the nation remains in pain.
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Athens Mold and Machine Wins Tax Abatement Deal
Athens County Commissioners approved an enterprise zone tax abatement for Athens Mold and Machine tied to reopening its Mill Street plant and creating 60 full-time jobs. The package includes a $400,000 JobsOhio grant and a $50,000 Southern Ohio fund grant for renovations and equipment upgrades, with a 60 percent exemption on real property improvements for 10 years. The arrangement preserves school tax revenues and adds a share of the 40 percent on improvements for the Ath ens City and Tri County JVSD districts.
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Athens County library welcomes new director this fall
Athens County Library System names Nick Tepe as new director starting September 1, succeeding Lauren Miller who retires August 31 after a decade leading the system. Tepe, former Ross County Public Libraries director, already lives in Athens and commutes by bike, vowing to expand services and community outreach.
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Fire hydrant access questioned by The Plains Fire Department
The Plains Fire Department cites a fire at the rear of a 400 foot building where 500 feet of hose were needed to reach the pumper and ladder trucks and notes there is no hydrant behind the structure. The letter urges improved hydrant accessibility for a large, critical area.
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