Meth charges bound over after Nelsonville hearing
Jessica Frost and Ernie Bridgeman II were bound over from municipal court after a preliminary hearing in Nelsonville. Proescutions allege illegal manufacture of drugs illegal assembly or possession of chemicals for manufacturing drugs and possession of drugs. A juvenile allegedly present at the home affects the first degree felony charge. The case will go before an Athens County grand jury.
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Athens County
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Ernie Bridgeman II
Todd Grace
Major Crimes Unit
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Frost
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Jon Arnold
Bridgeman
Michael Swearingen
Swearingen
McCollister Joins Athens County Sheriff Office as Deputy
Athens County Sheriff Rodney Smith says the office is at full staff with the hiring of Dr. McCollister, a former Athens County 911 dispatcher and reserve deputy. He will start as a transport deputy and may move to road duties, bringing familiarity with area residents and systems. Deputy Keith Wright begins field training, completing the full staffing milestone after two years.
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Greg Poston
Canaan cemetery cleanup set and notices for Nelsonville
Canaanville plans its annual cemetery cleanup starting March 21 with a rule that any grave decorations must be at the head of the grave or be removed. Nelsonville City Council schedules a regular meeting for March 14 at 7 p.m. with Street and Finance Committee sessions on March 15 and 16. A boil order on East Fourth Street and nearby streets is canceled by the Plains Water and Sewer District.
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Canaanville
Nelsonville
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Beech Street
Carol Lane
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Ohio fights over 17 year olds in presidential primary
Ohio faces a dispute over whether 17 year olds who will be 18 by the fall election can vote in the presidential primary. The state allows 7 year olds under the rule to participate in some races, sparking lawsuits and debate led by the ACLU and League of Women Voters.
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Ohio
Central Committee
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Jon Husted
League of Women Voters
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American Civil Liberties Union
Husted
Tech
Boards of Elections
Mike Brickner
ACLU
Fair Elections Legal Network
Washington, D.C
Democratic primary ballot details at Athens Ohio election
Ballot shows a single question for delegates and alternates to the National Convention on the Democratic ticket. Candidates listed are Hillary Clinton Roque De La Fuente and Bernie Sanders. Primary election is Tuesday March 15 with early voting available at the Athens County Board of Elections Office 15 Court Street Athens.
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Rocky” de la Fuente
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Athens
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Fees increased at Athens County Dog Shelter
Athens County Commissioners approved after hours callout fee and boarding cap increases for dogs reclaimed at the Athens County Dog Shelter. A $65 after hours pickup fee was set, and the boarding cap rose from 30 to 100 dollars to reflect repeated stays. The meeting also discussed disciplinary action against dog warden Shane Montgomery and assistant warden Ashley Ward over fiscal lapses.
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Athens County
Shane Montgomery
Commission
Lenny Eliason
Eliason
Montgomery
Ashley Ward
Athens Conservancy seeks grants to buy two forested parcels
Athens Conservancy plans to buy two adjacent properties to expand trails and preserve scenery. County commissioners issued letters supporting Clean Ohio Green Space grants due March 31 with a 25 percent match expected. One 18 acre site near Luhrig Road connects rail grades for future Moonville Rail Trail link. The second 12 acre tract in Troy Two borders the Athens Belpre Rail Trail and Skunk Run Preserve, boosting conservation and habitat. John and Caroline Enoch own the land under purchase agreement.
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Conservancy
Clean Ohio Green Space Conservation Fund
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Athens Two
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Athens
Vinton
Luhiig Road
American Electric Power
Cantino
Brian Blair
AEP
Troy
Torch
Coolville
Athens-Belpre
Con
John
Caroline Enoch
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