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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 2016

Page

2

Court upholds conviction of mother in newborn twins death

Lindsey Lowe of Hendersonville had her first degree murder and aggravated child abuse convictions upheld by the Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals for the 2011 smothering deaths of her infant twins. The court rejected an appeal claiming rights violations and improper confession evidence. Lowe remains imprisoned with at least 51 years to serve. her defense plans to appeal to the Tennessee Supreme Court.

Nashville Tenn Tennessean Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals Lindsey Lowe Hendersonville Leslie Price Price Lowe John Everett Williams Norma McGee Ogle Robert W. Wedemeyer Raybin Supreme Court

Large propane tank explosion fuels major Athens County fire

Firefighters battled a blaze at a local business with an LP tank explosion from a forklift. Fire crews from multiple departments, 911, EMS, Red Cross, and state patrol aided, with water donated by local businesses. No injuries reported, scene cleared briefly, rekindled later, Fire Marshal investigation underway.

Snedden Glouster Albany Area Chauncey Athens County EMS American Red Cross State Highway Patrol Lowes and Lanning Mechanical Lance J.B. Hayes Lindsey Burnworth Burnworth The Messen

Athens Community Debates Outdoor Pool Design Options

Community meetings weigh priorities for a new outdoor pool in Athens including zero depth entry, possible lazy river, slides, climbing wall, splash pads, and a future natatorium. Residents vote on concepts behind the Athens Community Center, MKSK and MSA Sport plan next schematic designs in four to six weeks.

Athens Hall MSA Sport Tim Schmalenberger MKSK Schmalenberger Todd Swearingen Guysville Swearingen Paula Horan-Moseley Athens’ Service Safety Karla Salmans East State Street Paul Logue Milena Miller Peter Kotses Miller Fugikawa Athens Community Center

Charter moves through common pleas court in Ohio counties

In Athens County a charter proposal may go to common pleas court after election board action. Meigs Medina and Portage counties pursue similar measures. Medina board tied two Democrats in favor, two Republicans against. Husted to resolve. Portage plan files with commissioners July 19 then to elections board for signature validation.

Common Pleas Court Husted Joshua Eck Election Board Athens County Ohio County Meigs Medina Portage Medina County Board of Elections Meigs County Board of Elections Ohio Secretary of State's Office Portage County Portage County Commissioners Board of Elections Elections Elections Board

Multiple incidents reported by Athens County sheriffs office

A series of readings from The Plains, Sharpsburg, Athens and nearby areas include a suspicious vehicle behind a business, a 911 hang up, a private property accident at Gigi’s restaurant, a sexual assault referred to investigations, neighbor and verbal disputes, a theft in Chauncey, an assault reported in Coolville, and a possible scream near Route 691. Also Michael Kraft was arrested by Chillicothe Police on a warrant and an on campus accident with property damage was logged at The Ridges.

Athens County the Plains ACSO The Plains N. Plains Road Gigi Athens Canaanville Coolville Tompa Route 691 Nelsonville Ohio University Police Department Michael Kraft Chillicothe the Ridges

Obituaries from Murray City and The Plains Ohio

Mary Christina Mitchell 53 of Murray City died July 11 2016 at home surrounded by family Best friend Terri Cook and husband Michael S Mitchell survive her along with children Eric Mychal and Kristen Mitchell Funeral July 16 at Brown Funeral Home burial Green Lawn Cemetery A gathering follows at the American Legion The Plains Leslie S Brooks 84 of The Plains died July 13 2016 at Hickory Creek Nursing Center Retired Athens Waste Water Plant worker Army veteran Survived by daughter Patty Cain sons Greg and Jeff Brooks seven grandchildren and a sister and brother Funeral July 16 Jagers & Sons Athens with burial Athens Memory Gardens Military honors by local posts Jasmine Wingrove Memorial services July 16 2016 South Canaanist Church Belpre assisted by Leavitt Funeral Home Donations to Jasmine Smith in Bowling Green Ohio 43202.

Murray City Mary Christina Mitchell Ohio Terri Cook Mary Logan Robert Mary Schmeltzer Logan High School Ohio Department of Transportation Hocking County Earl Schmeltzer Diane Schmeltzer Waylon Morris Michael S. Mitchell Eric Amber) Mitchell Nelsonville Mychal Mitchell Kristen Mitchell Robert Schmeltzer Bremen Sheila Mike) Close Amanda Donna Jerry) Robinette Theresa Steve) Morris Bobby Marisa) Schmeltzer Newark Scott Melissa) Schmeltzer Presley Vasko Brown Funeral Home Ernie Perkins Greenlawn Cemetery American Legion Locust St Brownfuneralservice.net the Plains Leslie S. Brooks Hickory Creek Nursing Center Athens Jesse Jenny Secoy Brooks City of Athens Bible Truth Baptist Church VFW Leslie Patty George) Cain Greg Malinda) Brooks Pataskala Jeff Ann) Brooks Jennifer Brooks Erin Brooks Doug Natalie Goldie Dillie Chesterhill Arthur Janet) Brooks Columbus Lena Dickerson Brooks Ruth Anderson Pearl Owen Lawrence Bud” Brooks Jagers & Sons Funeral Home Troy Kline James Wingrove Tuppers Plains James Edmond Wingrove Parkersburg West Virginia Manford Earl Inandra Weinrich Wingrove James Ryan Wingrove Morgan Carr Chesna Carr Mya Wingrove Frank Wingrove Mason David Wingrove Sue Blanton Ashland Kentucky Jasmine Smith Bowling Green South Canaanist Church S. Canaan Road Monte McClure Napoleon Rd Leavitt Funeral Home Belpre

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