Hawaii judge who halted travel ban faces threats
U S District Judge Derrick Watson in Hawaii has received threats since his March ruling that halted President Trump's revised travel ban. FBI and U S Marshals confirm protection efforts while declining to share specifics. Watson called the ban illogical and Trump criticized the ruling as weak. Trump intends to pursue Supreme Court review.
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Republicans fail to pass health care bill in bid to repeal Obamacare
House Speaker Paul Ryan and President Trump pulled the plug on a Friday vote after House Republicans faced opposition from moderates and the Freedom Caucus. Senate Leader Mitch McConnell acknowledged Obamacare is failing the public, while supporters blamed insufficient backing and concluded lawmakers would shift to tax reform.
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Medicaid expansion cited as cost saver in southeast Ohio
In Athens County officials argue that Medicaid expansion through ACA reduces jail costs via Vivitrol treatment for opioid addicts. They warn that repealing ACA or replacing it with Trumpcare could cut access for 150000 low income Ohioans and undermine treatment programs that keep people out of prison.
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Ohio considers expanding prison alternative program TCAP
Ohio lawmakers weigh expanding Targeting Community Alternatives to Prison TCAP to divert low level offenders from state prison to community based facilities. Proponents say treatment and supervision save money and aid rehabilitation, while critics warn local counties face jail capacity strains and uncertain funding.
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Margaret King Winkler 82 former Athens resident dies in Tennessee
Margaret King Winkler 82 former Athens resident died at home in Pleasant Hill Tennessee surrounded by family. She directed the Dairy Lane Group Home in Athens and volunteered with the Appalachian People’s Action Coalition Red Cross and other groups. She helped found Neighbors Together at Uplands Village and supported church and community projects. Her husband Robert sister Patricia King children Jeffrey Sanborn Rick Winkler Elizabeth Winkler and grandchildren Alex Chris Jessica survive. Memorials to Southern Poverty Law Center or charity of choice.
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Nelsonville committees to meet on 911 contract and streets
Nelsonville police and fire panel will gather in Council Chambers Wednesday March 29 at 1 p.m. to discuss the 911 contract. The Street Committee plans to meet Thursday March 30 at noon in City Hall to review the Complete Streets Project.
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Athens County deputies arrest two on warrants and report suspicious vehicle
The Athens County Sheriff’s Office says on Thursday night in The Plains deputies arrested Christopher Gates, 49, and Bonnie Osborne, 32, both of The Plains, on active Athens County warrants and booked them into Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail. On Friday afternoon near Coolville deputies investigated a report of a light colored vehicle stopping at mailboxes and driving oddly, unsure if it was a newspaper delivery car, and did not locate the vehicle.
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Visit Athens Messenger online to view an archive of obituaries and read memorial notices. Explore past death notices and learn about surviving family, service details, and memorial plans.
Taylor hosts round table on disability services impact
U S Representative Taylor discussed funding for disabilities at the state level, highlighting a planned 122 million budget increase and 1 300 waivers. Local participants Demko and Fields shared experiences with Medicaid waivers and employment, while DD Supt Kevin Davis praised the visit for highlighting needful state support and sustainable service delivery.
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