Glouster man gets community control for bar punching case
Corey R. Sikorski 28 pleaded no contest to felonious assault and was sentenced to five years of community control with an eight year underlying term. He must also serve two days in jail after punching Sean Shank at Jerry's Sports Bar in Jacksonville on April 20 2014. Shank testified his jaw was broken in two places and restitution of 5300 was paid. The Shanks had sued Sikorski and Jerry's Sports Bar. the civil case was settled with Kovach and the bar dismissed.
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Athens native Alli Purcell leads victim assistance office
Alli Purcell grew up in Athens as her father coached college basketball and returned in 1996. A graduate of Athens High and Ohio University, she leads the Athens County Prosecutor's Office Victim Assistance Program and keeps a strong hometown identity while sharing her switch from music education to public service.
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Alli Purcell
Athens
East
Ohio
South Carolina
Wyoming
Athens High School
Ohio University
Purcell
Athens County
Maggie
Athens County resident shares career path and community wish list
The speaker describes starting as a receptionist at a children services center and advancing to juvenile court advocate and then director by mid 2013. They discuss pet peeves while driving and express desire for more family friendly community events in Athens County, especially summer activities like Brew Week and Court Street closures for events.
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Keller (Blackburn
Athens County
Court Street
Athens County Pride Contest Calls for Nominations
Athens residents are urged to share a photo enjoying Athens County and nominate others via athens messenger site. Public call emphasizes local pride and community feature opportunities for residents to be highlighted.
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Athens County
Athensessenger.com
Man seeks judicial release after six months in prison
Nelsonville resident Jonathan Preast, 27, who received a four and a half year sentence last fall for aggravated assault and having a weapon under disability, asks the court for judicial release after serving six months. The defense notes statutory eligibility, while prosecutors urge denial due to the plea terms demanding a 12 month wait. A June 16 hearing is set to decide the motion.
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Jonathan Preast
Rob Driscoll
Preast
Messenger
Jonathan
Murray City Considers County Sewer Plan After EPA Pressure
Public meeting in Murray City outlines sewer options to fix failing septics. Hocking County leads study with Stantec estimating a $4.57 million gravity system. monthly bills could run from $30 to $59, plus a $1,500 tap fee, sparking affordability concerns. If not pursued, county help ends and residents face higher costs.
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Murray City
Ohio Environmental Protection Agency
Hocking County
Doug Fisher
Fisher
Gary Silcott
Stantec Consulting
Silcott
Athens County projects and events brief update
Athens County engineers schedule two roadway closures near Ames and Depot Street Lift Station upgrades in Athens. Coun ty Road 86 will close daily 8 am to 3 pm for a week for culvert work. Depot Street northbound lane closed June 6 to 30 for upgrades including odor control and a mechanical screen. Southeast Ohio History Center tour June 1 at 1 pm features architect Trent DeBruin and curator Jessica Cyders with a talk and sneak peek. tickets 15 dollars, 10 for members. Details at (740) 592-2280.
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