Plains man sentenced to four years in prison
Tristen A. Watson, 31, pleaded guilty to three counts of burglary, three counts of theft, and one count of receiving stolen property from a 2015 case, plus a 2014 instrument theft. He is to serve four years with no early release and pay $6,179 in restitution to victims. Watson has prior convictions for burglary theft and receiving stolen property.
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Tristen A. Watson
Athens County
Common Pleas
Watson
Alden Library
Ohio University
Engineer hired to extend Hockhocking Adena Bikeway
Athens County Commissioners selected Triad Engineering Inc to design the East State Street and Route 50 bikeway extension to CR 24A. ODNR and OD OT funds total about 1.464 million support the project with construction eyed for spring 2017. Maintenance and possible creation of a county parks department were debated, with emphasis on funding and updated drainage solutions.
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Triad Engineering Inc
Athens
East State Street
Athens County
South Canaan
Messenger
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Kindler
Hocking College
Kridler
ODOT
Triad
Adkins
Athens High School
Tain
Holzer Clinic
Holzer
Lenny Eliason
Eliason
Forecast projections show district deficits and levy discussions
The forecast outlines rising expenditures outpacing revenues for 2019 and 2020 with a positive cash balance still projected. It notes potential impacts from the 2020 Cadillac Tax and insurance increases. Arlington Alexander and Athens districts consider operating levies and possible RIF reductions amid declining enrollments and stagnant state funds.
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ACA
Nelsonville- York
Alexander
Lindy Douglas
Messenger
Ing
Aaron Schirm
Athens
Tom Gibbs
Pike County shows unity in the wake of tragedy
Stephanie Stanley, assistant editor of the Pike County News Watchman, recounts broad community support after murders in Pike County. Officials credit out-of-county deputies, church groups, and dozens of agencies as volunteers provided food, supplies, and encouragement. Sheriff Reed and staff describe overwhelming help across 88 counties, easing a tense investigation.
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Pike County Fairgrounds
Reader
Keith Wood
Meigs County
Jackson County
Todd
Frazier
Sheriff Wood
Zach
Scott
Franklin County
Pike County
Wood
Stephen) Leverchick
Ottawa County
Kimmy) Rogers
Adams County
Sher
Iff
George) Lavender
Ross
Ohio
Stephanie Stanley
Pike County News Watchman
Glenford Fort Hike Highlights Perry County Heritage
Ohio Valley offers a Glenford Fort hike in Perry County a ceremonial site with a millennia old heart shaped stone wall. The event on Saturday July 9 from 11 am to 2 pm features Dr. Brad Lepper and Nancy Stranahan as speakers with a $10 suggested donation for lunch and access to a privately held tract.
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Adams Publishing Group
Ohio
Glenford Fort
Perry County
Glenford
Cooperrider
Brad Lepper
Nancy Stranahan
Arc of
Appalachia
Coalition
John
Judy McGaughey
Jimegaughey
Gmail
Chatmire
Perrytribune
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