Athens County native balances woods and work at Ohio University
Sarah Boum phrey, assistant to the Ohio University president, blends front office tasks, communications, research, and event planning with a lifelong passion for insects. A Chagrin Falls, Ohio native, she moved to Athens in 1999 to study journalism and political science, returning in 2007 for microbiology.
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Sarah Boumphrey
Cutler Hall
Ohio University
Roderick McDavis
Athens County
Chagrin Falls
Ohio
Chagrin
Ontario
Athens
Tom Svoboda
William Romoser
Kelly Johnson
Athens County love and nature inspire a resident’s pride
A resident praises the university community and Athens County wilderness. They highlight Desenier Nature Preserve in Coolville as a favorite hiking spot and celebrate the region’s rich natural areas. They share dual US Canada citizenship and encourage locals to engage via social media and email nominations.
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Athens County
Desenier
Coolville
Athens
United States
Canada
U.S
Alexander Local Schools hires new teachers and bus drivers
Alexander Local School Board adds Julie Randolh as eighth grade math teacher and two bus drivers Chuck Horvath and Marc Setzer. Board approves calamity day online makeup plan with Blizzard bags for internetless students. France trip planned for March 22 to 31, 2017 with Stephanie Stamper leading. Executive session on economic development assistance held. no action. Next meeting set for Aug. 11 at 7 p.m.
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Albany
Alexander
Julie Randolph
Chuck Horvath
Marc Setzer
Messenger
Athens County
Stephanie Stamper
France
Jacobs Drive Closure For Gas Line Work Friday
Columbia Gas will close Jacobs Drive between Strathmore and Graham on Friday from 8 a.m. for the Far East Side gas upgrade project. The closure should end by day’s end with a signed detour in place. For questions contact the Athens Service Safety Director at 740 592 3340.
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Columbia Gas
Jacobs Drive
Strathmore
Graham
Far East Side
Athens Service Safety Director
New director named for Athens International Film Video Festival
David Colagiovanni is named director of the Athens Center for Film and Video at Ohio University. He replaces Ruth Bradley after 28 years, joining a festival founded in 1974 and renowned for independent and student films. Colagiovanni will oversee the weeklong Athens Film Festival and teach Media Arts Management, guiding volunteer-driven festival operations.
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Athens International Film + Video Festival
Athens
School of Dance, Film, and Theater
Colagiovanni
David
Ohio University
Ruth
College of Fine Arts
Athens Center For Film and Video
Ohio Arts Council
Media Arts
School of Arts Design
Ohio
University of North Carolina At
University of Maine
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Melissa Haviland
New Contests Highlight Athens County Fair Schedule
The Athens County Fair introduces new contests and exhibits including a Red Star Yeast Baking Contest in the Household Manufacture Department with a prize for the best yeast bread and rolls in both Senior and Junior divisions. King Arthur Flour contests continue with a Golden Vanilla Cake and a Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookie contest for seniors and juniors. Additional events cover goose outfits, bird house making, bird feeders, and Marshmallow Sculpture for youths. Exhibitors must buy a season or membership ticket to enter multiple categories, with fair office hours July 22 25 and July 27 August 7 and entries due by July 31.
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Athens County Fair
Athens County Fair Grange and Horticulture Center Committee
King Arthur
Beers Shine at Athens Beer Trail Debut
About 50 people joined the Athens Beer Trail featuring Little Fish, Jackie O's, and Devil's Kettle breweries. The event showcased Saison du Poisson and Lil Harvey's Milk Stout while highlighting Athens growing craft beer scene and plans for next year.
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Sean
Athens
Stockwell
Cameron Fuller
Devil’s Kettle
Fuller
Jody Grenert
Ohio Brew Week
Grenert
Cincinnati
Columbus
Cleveland
Gretner
Jackie O
Little Fish
Lil’ Harvey
Devil's Kettle's Legion
Sguinn
Athensmessenger
Sarahgmessenger
Kasich signs bill to broaden overdose antidote access
Ohio Governor Kasich signed a law expanding naloxone availability to save overdose victims. Doctors can authorize nonpatients to distribute the antidote and pharmacies may dispense without prescription if a doctor’s rules are followed. The bill also eases 911 calling timing for administration.
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Columbus
Ohio
John Kasich
Kay’sik
Friends of Strouds Run State Park Host Annual Meeting
The Friends of Strouds Run State Park will hold its annual meeting and a potluck supper at the park on Tuesday July 28 at 630 p.m. Attendees may enjoy a brief business meeting followed by a native plant walk led by Martha Bishop Phil Cantino and John Knouse near Shelterhouse 3.
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Friends of
Strouds Run State Park
Shelterhouse 3
Friends of Strouds Run
Martha Bishop
Phil Cantino
John Knouse
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