Alexander boards approves 3 year contracts for teachers and staff
Alexander Local Schools Board of Education approved three year contracts for teachers and non certified workers after extensive talks. Teachers will receive raises of 4 3.5 and 3 percent annually while contributing more to health insurance. Non certified staff gain 2 percent yearly raises. Bonuses reward perfect or near perfect attendance and days off before Thanksgiving support professional development.
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Alexander Local Schools Board of Education
Alexander Local Education Association
Beth Horton
ALEA
Horton
Mike Chapman
Lindy Douglas
Alexander Schools
Ohio Association of Public School Employees
Douglas
Alexander
Rock Bottom
Public pays respects to George Voinovich former Ohio leader
Ohio leaders and the public honor George Voinovich a former U S senator and governor who died at 79. Gov Kasich Attorney General DeWine and Betty Montgomery praised his integrity and service across roles from Cleveland mayor to U S senator. A funeral Mass is planned for Friday at Our Lady of the Lake Church in Euclid.
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Ohio
Cleveland
John Kasich
U.S
George Voinovich
Voinovich
Kasich
Mike DeWine
DeWine
George
Betty Montgomery
Cleve
Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church
Euclid
Janet Voinovich
Cleveland City Hall
Ohio extends foster care age to 21 under new law
Columbus signs into law extending foster care eligibility to age 21 to provide ongoing guidance and housing, college and career counseling, and transitional options. Implementation begins after 90 days with full rollout within about 18 months. first-year state costs are projected at 9.7 million, plus 550 thousand for plan development.
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Ohio
John Kasich
Ohio Association of Child Caring Agencies
Sean Reilly
United Methodist Children’s Home Family Services
Ohio Department of Job and Family Services
AEP to Buy 22 Acres at Theisen Industrial Park
Athens County Port Authority reports American Electric Power agreed to purchase 22 acres at Theisen Industrial Park for 198000, over double the initial 75000 offer. An option-to-purchase letter will finalize terms, with proceeds possibly funding economic development or debt payoff.
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American Electric Power
Theisen
Athens County Port Authority
AEP
Port Authority
Sara Maxfield- Marrs
Messenger
Gary Milmine
Milmine
Maxfield-Marrs
Athens-Hocking Recycling Centers Inc
No objections voiced to settlement of lawsuits
Neighbors did not attend a Thursday hearing in Athens County Common Pleas Court to oppose a settlement of three lawsuits over a four unit apartment building at 10 Graham Drive in Athens. Integrated Services of Appalachian Ohio remains the defendant. terms of the settlement are not disclosed.
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Athens County Common Pleas Court
Athens
City of
Integrated Services
Appalachian Ohio
Graham Drive
Safest Neighborhood Association
Athens Planning Commission
Athens Board of Zoning Appeals
Lisa Eliason
the Messenger
Garry Hunter
Hunter
Leonard Holzapfel
Suspects sought in Rutland assault and robbery
Meigs County deputies investigate an assault and robbery on Parkinson Road near Rutland. A 61 year old victim was hospitalized after four male suspects knocked, pepper sprayed him, and a garden rake was used. Three firearms were stolen. A dark blue four door car with Ohio plate AA or AZ fled. multiple agencies search for the vehicle.
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Rutland
Meigs County Sheriff's Office
Sheriff's Office
Parkinson Road
Meigs County Ems
Ohio
Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation
State Highway Patrol
Gallia County Sheriff's Office
Vinton County Sheriff's Office
Athens school board to hold special meeting on contract
The Athens City School Board of Education will meet at 8 a.m. Monday June 20 at the central office 25 S Plains Road to discuss a construction contract.
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Athens School Board
Athens City School Board of Education
S. Plains Road
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