Trump administration appeals halt of travel ban
The Trump administration filed a notice in a Maryland federal district court to appeal a lower court ruling blocking the revised travel ban. The case moves to the 4th Circuit in Richmond as the White House seeks to overturn the order halting immigrant entry from six nations and the refugee moratorium.
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District eyes consolidation amid funding limits and options
A district report notes 450 students require special education and must be bused to one site due to budget limits for programs across schools. Steering committee members urged action, with Stork and Williams advocating options favoring consolidation and potential tax increases to fund facilities.
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Athens City School District Faces Facility Plan Deliberations
Athens residents debate district facilities as enrollment falls 33 percent since 1992 and discussions focus on relocating sixth grade to the middle school, creating small school culture on one campus. The board weighs rebuilding or renovating both high and middle schools with a Sept. 30 deadline for the facilities master plan.
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Ellis Island Simulation Reveals Immigrant Trials and Cultures
Freshmen at a local school relive late nineteenth to early twentieth century immigration through an Ellis Island simulation guided by social studies teachers Al Green and Ripple. Students portray diverse nationalities, face language barriers, religious tests, and health checks, with some jailed briefly before advancing. The activity blends history with cultural dishes like Mazurek and Irish potato candy, counting toward English and social studies grades.
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Waste workers face end of contract in Nelsonville
Logan couple McGiffin and Dienes, longtime Southern Ohio Disposal employees, bid farewell as Rumpke wins a three year contract. They fear unemployment though a few customers offered appreciation and tips. They recount harrowing experiences from the job and note pay, wedding plans, and a dream to add space to their trailer home.
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Obituaries for Kerr and Brooks families in The Plains and Albany
Donna J. Kerr 68 of The Plains died March 16 2017 at Grant Medical Center born January 18 1949 in Athens County daughter of Donald and Evelyn Williams Erwin married to Paul D. Kerr Sr for 48 years she is survived by two sons and siblings services will be held March 21 at Hughes Maquin Funeral Home with burial at Alexander Cemetery Robert Steven Brooks 70 of Albany died March 16 2017 at home born April 13 1946 in Nelsonville son of Raymond and June Brooks a 1964 Waterloo High School graduate retired after 35 years at Gavin Power Plant as a lab technician and longtime Ohio University Bobcat fan he served in the Navy 1966 1970 and is survived by his wife Phyllis two children and several grandchildren a funeral service is planned March 19 at Jagers Sons Funeral Home Athens with burial at New Marshfield Cemetery Military and Masonic rites will be observed with several local organizations noted}
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Jeff) Gillette
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Aaron) Tippie
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Patti) Brooks
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Nelsonville Finance and Planning Committees Schedule Joint Meeting
The Nelsonville Finance Committee will meet at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday March 21 2017 in City Hall to discuss the city recreation program. A joint meeting of the Planning and Development Committee and the Planning Commission follows at 6:30 p.m. in council chambers to discuss a fencing ordinance. The public is invited.
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Nelsonville Finance Committee Meeting Planned March 21
The Nelsonville Finance Committee will meet March 21 at 5 30 p m in City Hall to discuss the city recreation program. The public is invited to attend.
Suspicious residue reported at Rite Ride store
Athens County sheriff unit responded to a report of suspicious powder resembling crushed pills on a toilet at the Rite Ride on North Plains Road The Plains. Larger particles on the floor and residue on a restroom changing table from the prior week were noted The case remains under investigation by authorities.
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Obituary Notice Featured Online At Athens Messenger
Obituary notice directs readers to visit Athens Messenger online to access full obituaries and related features.
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