Activists rally for Flint water justice in Athens County
Two local activist groups BLAC and Appalachia Resist joined a Monday rally at the Athens County Courthouse to demand water justice for Flint. They collect donations to fund lead testing kits water filters and bottled water for Flint churches Red Cross and United Way while linking contamination to environmental and racial justice.
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Michigan
Black Life Action Coal
BLAC
Appalachia Resist
Athens County
Demand Water Justice Rally
Fight For
Appalachia
Jolana Watson
Ohio University
Washington, D.C
Watson
U.S
Jazzmine Hardges-Garner
Kent
American Red Cross
United Way
Fluff Bakery
Court Street
Village Bakery
East State Street
Catalyst Café
West Union Street
Pritch
Joshelyn Smith
Black Lives Action Coalition
Wens
John Halley
Resist
Black Life Action Coalition
Flint, Michigan
High Fest goes off with few issues in Athens
Athens officials report a low key High Fest on Saturday with crowds along three blocks of High Street. Police logged 14 nuisance party issues and multiple alcohol related arrests, up from Mill Fest, while Ohio University police noted about 25 citations mainly for public urination.
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Athens
Ron Lucas
City of
Lucas
High Street
Carpenter
West Union
Ohio University
Scam calls impersonate sheriff's office in Athens County
The Athens County Sheriff's Office reports at least 18 scam calls by Monday afternoon. Calls claim to be from the sheriff and threaten warrants, using 740-208-0867, a number not tied to the office. Legit calls would originate from 740-593-6633 with proper identification. avoid sharing information and contact the office at that number.
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Sheriff's Office
Athens County
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Athens crime log details multiple arrests and investigations
Friday to Sunday entries from Athens and surrounding areas report purse thefts, underage consumption, assaults, disorderly conduct, window damage, suspected burglaries, suspicious vehicle observations, a narcotics paraphernalia find, a domestic dispute, methamphetamine waste, vehicle damage, and firearm reports. Notable arrestees include Austin T. Houser, Victoria Lawson, Mark A Wolf, Joshua Gibson, and Michael Har. Several investigations remain open.
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North Court Street
Austin T. Houser
Southeastern Ohio
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N. Court Street
Nicholas Sobecki
Powell
W. Washington St
Robinette Ridge Road
New Marshfield
Columbus Road
River Road
Victoria Lawson
Zanesville
Mill Street
Coolville
Mark A Wolf
Frost Road
Lemaster Road
the Plains
James Lane
Joshua Gibson
Michael Har
Chauncey
Vore Road
Plains Road
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Recycling drop off locations become permanent in three areas
Residents in Coolville Troy Two area may use the Troy Two Garage behind Go Mart on Brimstone Road and residents in Guysville Stewart area may use the Marathon Station in Guysville for daylight hours. Both sites are now permanent recycling drop off locations.
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Troy
Coolville
Troy Two
Go-Mart
Brimstone Road
Stewart
Marathon Station
Alexander cemetery cleanup set for April
The township announces a cemetery cleanup in April at Burson Cemetery. Family members who wish to keep grave decorations must remove them before April. For questions call the township garage at 594 5089. Contact Rhonda Meeks at rhondameeks23 yahoo com or 590 7705 for more information.
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Burson
Rhonda Meeks
Rhondameeks23
Yahoo.com
Nelsonville York announces preschool and kindergarten registration
Nelsonville York district schedules preschool and kindergarten registration at Nelsonville York Elementary School with sessions April 26 27 28 29. Parents must bring birth certificates immunization records driver license custody papers physical proof of income and residency. Child must be present to enroll. Preschool age 3 by Aug and kindergarten age by Aug . For preschool call 740 753-1674 and for kindergarten call 740 753-5145.
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Nelsonville
York
Nelsonville- York
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