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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 2016

Page

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Weird items displayed from kids throats at Boston hospital

A macabre Boston Children's Hospital exhibit features items removed from children including a chicken claw an FDR pin a rosary and a toy sheriff's star dating to 1918. Doctors warn parents to keep small objects away from children and seek care if choking coughing or infection signs appear.

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Strickland Addresses Appalachian Ohio Supporters in The Plains

Former governor Strickland spoke at a South Ohio gathering in The Plains highlighting rural economic woes. Local officials Kim Wortman and labor leaders blamed funding cuts on the Kasich administration, citing aging waterlines, police gear needs, and stagnant wages. Strickland defended his policy positions, contrasted them with Portman, and shared a story of Jason Snider, Navy football alumnus from McArthur, to illustrate Appalachian opportunity. He urged stronger unions and federal aid to rural health networks and equity in school funding as he continues his Working Families First tour.

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District plans turf replacement and bus upgrades

Green storing giant rolls of turf ready to be laid. 275 tons of crushed concrete are needed with Jim's Concrete donating 50 tons and PTO funding the rest. PTO contributes 25,000 toward the project reducing district funding to about 101,000. Board approves bids for a conventional 72 passenger bus, a three year Chromebooks lease worth 43,803 annually, and several coaching staff contracts for 2016 17.

Jim Schultz Board of Education

Local musician Kline finds big music moment in supportive scene

Kline, who started guitar tabs about two years ago after her brother taught her basics, describes being surprised by the atmosphere and inviting crowd at a recent event. She cites Grace Potter as inspiration and plans to study at Ohio State University while pursuing gigs in Columbus, grateful for family support.

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Pyke Sentenced to Four Years in Prison

Judge George McCarthy sentenced Pyke to four years in prison. Pepper said the state would oppose any filings by Pyke for early release. Pyke is held in Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail awaiting transport to prison.

George McCarthy Pyke Pepper Southeastern Ohio

Barbara Ann Laferty obituary McArthur 81

Barbara Ann Laferty 81 of McArthur died June 8 2016 at Riverside Methodist Hospital Columbus Born July 23 1934 in Vinton County she was the wife of Bobby Laferty and mother of Donna Leonard Granddaughter Nancy Harris Great grandchildren Tyler and Gunnar Barnett Survived by brother Scott Thompson and many relatives Funeral services 10 am Saturday June 11 2016 at McArthur Free Will Baptist Church Interment Elk Cemetery McArthur Calling hours 6 8 pm Friday Garrett Cardaras Funeral Home and one hour prior to services at the church

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Prosecution Pleads Guilty in Athens County Crimes

Dalton R. Spangler 22 of The Plains pleaded guilty to three counts of receiving stolen property and one each of forgery receiving stolen property and petty theft in two cases, receiving a three year prison term. Russell Reindl 56 of Ironton was sentenced to two years in prison plus three years mandatory post release control after pleading guilty to two counts of violating a protection order. Athens County Sheriff’s Office logged several June incidents including a possible protection order violation, a man found unconscious at a gas station, a private property crash, a report of shouting for help near Chauncey, a false alarm burglary at Marathon station, and a possible attempted theft with no leads.

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