Athens man sentenced to four years in burglary case
George E. Martin Jr., 23, of Peach Ridge Road, pleaded guilty to three counts of burglary three counts of theft from a protected elderly person and two misdemeanor theft charges. He received four years for burglary and five years community control for theft with a three year underlying sentence. He must complete the Vivitrol program and pay 2,952 in restitution with possible early release after six months for good behavior.
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Dailey appeals sentence after community control revoked
Albany man Jamie Dailey, 44, appeals a prison term after his community control was revoked last year. He is serving a two month prison sentence consecutive to a Meigs County term, with his attorney arguing revocation was unwarranted and that the Meigs County sentence should not run parallel. The Fourth District Court of Appeals heard arguments and a decision will follow.
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Ohio Fracking Wastewater Goes Underground Rising 15 Percent
Ohio data show fracking wastewater injected underground rose over 15 percent in 2015, with about 29 million barrels disposed via injection wells. Roughly 55 percent of the waste came from within Ohio, while most of the rest arrives from other states to eastern and southeastern sites. Concerns persist over drinking water contamination and earthquakes in affected counties, as residents press for relief.
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Veteran Ohio lawmakers fuel primary battles for House seats
In Columbus, former House speaker Larry Householder seeks a return to the Ohio House through an eastern district primary facing Cliff Biggers and Randall Amlingder. Tom Patton, a term-limited senator, contends for a Senate to House switch amid controversy over remarks about a female opponent. The GOP holds sizable majorities as incumbents navigate primaries and several open seats draw multiple candidates.
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Assistant prosecutor named 2016 Woman of the Year
Athens County Assistant Prosecutor Elizabeth Pepper is named the Athens Foundation Women's Fund Woman of the Year. She will be honored at the Women's Fund 10th anniversary luncheon on April 12 at noon at the Athens Country Club. Pepper will receive the honor as grant recipient Sarah Fick discusses the Athens Girls Rock Camp with a brief performance. Tickets are 25 dollars, available by calling 740 594 606.
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Tomcats Defy Odds With Back-to-Back Titles
Tomcats win consecutive championships as familiar rivals meet in regional play. The victory extends their statewide success while highlighting key players and coaching strategy in the season’s climax.
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Recycling drop-off sites and materials list approved
The following locations become permanent recycling drop-off sites with daylight hours: Canaan Twp Garage on Old River Road Shade Community Center in Lodi Twp and Trimble Twp Garage. Free accepted items include cardboard newspaper magazines glass aluminum cans steel cans plastics 1 7 and mixed paper. For Athens County recycling information call (740) 753-6885.
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Albany Ordinance Committee to Meet Wednesday Evening
The Albany Ordinance Committee will meet Wednesday at 6 p.m. in council chambers at 5153 Alton Street Albany. The session will discuss sewer use regulations and related ordinances.
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Cops arrest 75-year-old after four-hour Newark standoff
Police in Newark Ohio calm a four-hour gunfire standoff by discovering the 75-year-old suspect asleep in bed. No injuries reported. The man, hard of hearing, faces charges of inducing panic and using weapons while intoxicated after shots fired at a home prompted negotiators and a forced entry with surveillance gear.
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