Athens Messenger Contact and Staff Directory 1825 Established
Athens Messenger lists its founding year 1825 and provides contact details for Athens Ohio office including phone and email. It lists Monica Nieporte as president and editors Joe Higgins Wendy Van Sickle and Jeff Bunch among staff with emails and roles.
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Tax the tracks and safeguard Ohio’s severance taxes
Editorial argues Governor Kasich should sign a budget with a higher oil and gas severance tax to reflect true costs of fracking. It criticizes Republican leaders for delaying action, warns of political consequences, and urges use of revenues for safety, environmental regulation, and local infrastructure while noting industry opposition.
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John Kasich
Ohio
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Columbus
Pennsylvania
Michigan
House
Senate
General Assembly
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Oil and Gas
Comment on same sex marriage and the need for respect
A columnist argues that after the Supreme Court ruling recognizing gay marriage, society should focus on preserving the institution of marriage with responsibility and commitment. It cautions against repeating straight couples' failures, urges adoption and family stability, and calls for mutual respect between supporters and critics.
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Las Vegas
U.S. Supreme Court
America
Julie
Hillary Goodridge
Massachusetts
Rosie O'Donnell
Jane Lynch
Johnny Weir
Supreme Court
New York
Bill de Blasio
CNN
Michigan
Rick Snyder
Why the Confederate flag still matters in modern debate
Athens resident Mary Lynn St. Lawrence reflects on the Confederate battle flag’s meaning across generations. She recalls Civil War memory, Civil Rights struggles, and the complexity of motives, urging open dialogue rather than erasing history while acknowledging the flag’s fear and hatred for many. She plans to rewatch Gettysburg this Fourth of July to contextualize progress and persistent racism.
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