Millfest draws crowd. cops and medics busy on Mill Street
Spring like weather brought hundreds to the unsanctioned Millfest on Mill Street. Athens County EMS transported five to Ohio Health O'Bleness and one was life-flighted to a Columbus hospital for possible head and neck injuries after a balcony fall. Police logs show 33 alcohol, drug or disorderly conduct entries from noon to 6 p.m. with many for public urination. IU CI arrested 16 on alcohol charges. 52 arrests last year, 31 in 2015. Remaining spring fests listed: High Fest March 19, Palmer Place Fest April 8, Palmer Fest April 9.
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Obituary Sketches Seven Local Residents and Relatives
Vera Jones, 95, of Nelsonville. Richard Johnson, 75, of Rhonda Tatman, 54, of Laurelville. Marilyn Carter, 54, formerly of Nelsonville. John Smathers, 64, Glouster. Dewey McDaniel, 63, New Plymouth. Martha McDaniel, 75. June Graham, 5, Albany. Page A2.
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Escape Room Athens opens in Athens with 45 minute puzzles
The new Escape Room Athens will open at 1005 E State St offering teams up to 12 players a 45 minute challenge. Tickets cost 32 on weekdays and 35 on weekends with a minimum age of 15 for standard bookings and earlier arrival recommended.
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Local biz owner questions Clinton on fracking in town hall
Athens activist Christine Hughes, co owner of Village Bakery and Catalyst Café, asked Hillary Clinton during a Columbus town hall if local communities should have the final say on fracking. Clinton urged strict rules and noted methane, water contamination, disclosure gaps, and the need for better science. She cited concerns from states like Oklahoma about fracking related tremors.
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Primary day looms as Trump Clinton inch toward nomination
HANOVERTON Ohio primary races reshape the nominating contest with Florida and Ohio seen as pivotal for Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton. Missouri Illinois North Carolina offer crucial delegates while Kasich and Rubio seek a comeback. GOP protests and calls for responsibility color the Trump campaign as vote totals shape the race.
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