Athens Messenger Contact and Staff Page
The Athens Messenger lists address Route 33 North and Johnson Road Athens Ohio 45701 with phone number 740 592 6612 and an email for letters to the editor info at athensmessenger.com The masthead also names Monica Nieporte as president Joe Higgins as editor Wendy Van Sickle as design editor Jeff Bunch as advertising director and Ike Weiss as production manager.
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Boy Scouts face gay policy shift amid old guard caution
Editorial argues the Boy Scouts approved a limited change by ending a formal ban on gay leaders but leaving decisions to individual troops. It contrasts with Girl Scouts openness, notes financial pressures from donors, and warns the Scouts must reflect broader societal tolerance to stay relevant while balancing religious backing.
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Hillary campaign critics rope and press at Fourth of July parade
The column faults Hillary Clinton for banning reporters with a rope during a Gorham parade, calling it an odd display of campaigning and a chilly public image. It notes prior press clashes in 2008 and argues she must engage the press to inspire voters, stressing her image as an administrator rather than a unifying candidate.
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Chiefs Nomination Dramatizes Defense Spending Debate
The piece argues against expanding defense spending and troop levels, urging cuts despite Navy and Army ties to districts and industry. It critiques Gen Joseph Dunford’s Senate Armed Services hearing and Sen John McCain's leadership, contending Russia and broader threats are overstated to preserve budgets and installations like Pittsburgh's 911th Wing.
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