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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 2017
Page
2
Mostly cloudy today with a 60 percent chance of snow showers and a high near 35. Humidity around 45 percent and west wind 10 to 14 mph. Snow accumulation under one inch possible. record high 76 set in 1976. Location Flood Stage Today 24hr Change Athens ali 18.80 684.
Cook County judge convicts Helen Ford 55 of first degree murder in the 2013 torture and death of her granddaughter Gizell Ford known as Gizzy. Evidence included journals videos and testimony of brutal abuse including starvation confinement and beatings.
Jeffrey Tyler Gillette 26 of Albany Ohio died March 2 2017 at home surrounded by family and friends. He was born January 27 1991 in Athens Ohio the son of Jeff and Kelly Gillette. He attended Alexander Local Schools and graduated 2009 then studied construction management at Hocking College. He worked as an electrician in several states and enjoyed fishing weightlifting and beach vacations with his wife Kristen Powell Gillette. He is survived by his wife Kristin Powell Gillette his parents brother Jakobe sister Jasmine Tippie and nephew Abram Tippie plus grandparents Phyllis and Robert Brooks. Viewing March 5 2017 2 4 pm and 6 8 pm at Bigony Jordan Funeral Home Albany. Funeral March 6 2017 at 11 am at the same funeral home.
Athens County Deputies respond to prowler complaint on Route 278 Nelsonville at 5 12 a m. finding no evidence of theft or disturbance. At 10 25 a m on Route 33 exit to Route 550 they move a rock with two passersby. rocks continue to fall and the ramp closes as ODOT and OSHP take over. At 6 18 p m on South Eighth Street Jacksonville deputies collect and dispose of a syringe found nearby.
A black bear near Southington High School led authorities to place two local schools in Secure School Mode Tuesday morning. Classes were paused briefly as safety measures were implemented while the bear moved away. The incident recalls Betsy DeVos’s remark about guns in schools to counter “potential grizzlies.” No gun was involved. Authorities confirmed the lockdown was precautionary.
Athens county records outline Dr Susan L Lawrence a former Northwest Pediatrics physician tied to prescription fraud. Details note past OVI conviction in 2016 and hospital staff changes with OhioHealth O’Bleness as well as active Ohio license though awaiting a March 30 pretrial hearing.
The Athens County Child Advocacy Center organized a community day to raise awareness and funds for child abuse prevention. Activities included short films from the International Children's Film Festival, a capella performances by New Chords On The Block, and booths with activities for children and information for parents. Local partners like Athens County Children Services and Live Healthy Appalachia participated. The event at 444 W. Union St also highlighted grant reliance and donations.
Day Pick 3 numbers 5 6 6. Day Pick 4 6 0 5 3. Night Pick 3 3 2 6. Night Pick 4 0 8 1 4. Rolling Cash 5 numbers 10 19 24 32 39.
A protest outside Athens County Courthouse drew about 300 people marching to Baker Center where demonstrators sat in the rotunda and refused to move. Seventy were arrested for trespassing with five facing ongoing charges as bench trials set for March 20. University officials pledged to let the legal process proceed while inviting arrested students to meet and discuss their views.
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