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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 2016

Page

6

Sisters kidnapped not runaways by family acquaintance

In Vestal New York two teenage sisters 15 year old Ky Lea Fortner and 13 year old Shaeleen Fitch Fortner were found safe after a tip led to their rescue. A 29 year old man Aman da Hellman is jailed on kidnapping charges and the girls mother Cindy Fortner 36 faces aiding and abetting charges. Prosecutors say the pair helped arrange the girls abduction and non return to their foster home. Authorities credited extensive state police investigations with tracking the girls for 11 months and securing their return to protective custody.

Binghamton Amanda Hellman Hellman Broome County Steve Cornwell Cindy Fortner New York Cormwell Fortner Carmwell

Medical complex eyed for East Park Drive site

Athens planners discussed a 15 800 square foot medical building at East Park Drive near the Hocking River to house Muntean Healthcare and Athens Medical Testing while possibly including an adult day care and dental office. The plan envisions elevated pilings for floodway compliance and potential overflow parking for farmers market events.

East Park Drive East State Street Muntean Muntean Healthcare Athens Medical Testing E. State St Planning Commission Hocking River Federal Emergency Management Agency Nicholas Bittner Athens County Auditor's Office Paula Horan Moseley City Service Safety Athens Community Center Athens Farmers Market Bittner Commission Medical Horan Moseley Emergency Services Nancy Bain Ohio University

Mills Charged with Aggravated Murder After Bar Confrontation

In Nelsonville a shooting outside The Mine Tavern left Koker mortally wounded after a confrontation with Mills. Mills, charged with aggravated murder and related counts, pleads not guilty and remains jailed on a $1 million bond ahead of a pretrial hearing scheduled for April 5.

Mills Stevenson Lang Tav Ern Nelsonville Koker Southeastern Ohio

Longtime Nelsonville resident Mari Frances Carter dies at 84

Mari Frances Morris Carter of Venice Florida died Wednesday March 9 after an extended illness. Born September 1 1931 in Nelsonville Ohio she attended Nelsonville High and married Ned Carter in 1952. She was active in church music square dancing Cub Scouts and genealogy and leaves four children fourteen grandchildren and several great grandchildren. She is survived by Ned Carter and her children Carolyn Nelsonville Virginia Nelsonville Keith Heath and Richard. She was preceded by her parents siblings and several in laws. Funeral details not listed.

Nelsonville Mari- Frances Morris Carter Venice Florida Roy Alexander Marquise Elizabeth Goodspeed Morris Ohio Nelsonville High School United States Ned Darrell Carter Haydenville Nashport Englewood Audubon Society Ber‘ean Royal Stuart Singers Ned Tri Psi Sorority Mayflower Society Daughters of the American Revolution Gizelle Carolyn Carter Highland Kenneth Virginia Carter Publ Mark Keith Carter Heath Richard Carter Beatriz Cary North Carolina Nicole Carter Secner Adam Pu Katie Danielle Pull Alyse Canter Kaitlyn Weppler Trenton Weppler Hallie

Seniors face college choices and anxious wait for acceptance

Seniors from Glouster and Alexander share hopes and doubts as they apply to Ohio universities and technical institutes. Students compare Ohio State, Ohio University, ATI, and others, noting the lengthy admissions process and the desire to broaden horizons beyond their small-town roots.

Our Town Nelsonville film to air March on WOUB TV

Barbara Geralds Institute at Ohio University previews Our Town Nelsonville a one hour documentary about life in Nelsonville from early settlement through today. It highlights coal era growth, local culture and events such as Parade of the Hills Festival Final Fridays and Nelsonville Music Festival with scenes from Stuart's Opera House and archival photos and film. The project aims to continue as an ongoing Southeast Ohio community portrait airing March 2 at 8 p.m. and features WOUB producer Tom Hodson Rusty Smith and Bret Maszczak among others.

Ohio State University Marianne Swart Alexander Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute ATI Nelsonville- York High School Emily McCulloch Ohio University University of Cincinnati Wittenberg University Gribble Riley Barbara Geralds Nelsonville Shaw Athens County Athens Stuart's Opera House Ohio Meigs County Scripps College of Communication Woub Lancaster York High Pomeroy Tom Hodson

Alvin E. Pierce 83 Hockingport dies in Marietta hospital

Alvin E. Pierce 83 of Hockingport died March 12 2016 at Marietta Memorial Hospital Born March 11 1933 son of Oscar and Josephine Pierce He retired from AEP Chillicothe was a supervisor He enjoyed Lodge readings and civic groups Survived by son Randall Pierce daughter Shauna Horvath four grandchildren eight great grandchildren plus many nieces and nephews Preceded by wife Myrtle and brothers Gary Roger Robert Funeral services 11 am Tuesday March 15 at White Schwarz Funeral Home Coolville Rev Bill Duty officiating One burial in Coolville Cemetery Visitation 6 8 pm Monday Sign online guest book at whitesch com

Nelsonville Howard Charles Dawson Jr Riverside Methodist Hospital Columbus Athens County Velma B. Brett Dawson Howard C. Dawson Sr Howard Diamond Stone Quarry Albany Mack Energy New Plymouth Eberts Coal Co McArthur Jaynie Daniel R Dan") Dailey Guysville Christina Alfred) Morales Corning Calif Jennifer E Michael) Parry Danielle M. Dailey Guysvile Serena Chris) Yoo Las Vegas Nev Anthony Tracy) Wren Dixon Madison Dailey Dawson Cruz Cody Cruz Eleanor Breeze Hockingport Alvin E. Pierce Marietta Memorial Hospital Oscar Josephine Wise Pierce Alvin Coolville Masonic Lodge F&am Scottish Rite York Rite Athens Aladdin Shrine Shrine Club New Marshfield Order of Eastern Star Troy Township Athens Boat and Ski Club Gideons and Hockingport Christian Church AEP Chillicothe Randall Rebecca) Pierce Shauna Lee Charles) Horvath King Carolyn Sue Dennis) Creeger Myrtle Gary Roger Robert White-Schwarzel Funeral Home Bill Coolvilemetery Whitesch Com

Ohio Lottery Saturday Picks Day Pick 3 3-4-4

Ohio Lottery results show Saturday Pick 3 with digits 3 4 4 and Pick 4 drawing 9 7 3. The sequence indicates the numbers drawn for the day from Ohio lottery games.

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