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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 03, 2016
Page
2
Mostly cloudy today with a high near 68 and 52 percent humidity. A 30 percent chance of showers tonight as skies turn partly cloudy. West wind around 6 mph. Record high 86 set in 1986 remains noted for today.
The article follows Yeser Escalante and his two sisters who fled Guatemala and now live with their mother in Butler County Ohio. Federal data show Ohio has taken in just over 1 percent of unaccompanied minors since 2013. Educators warn rapid English learner influx strains schools while districts like Princeton City and New Philadelphia expand newcomer ESL support. Community groups note some schools push minors to leave or divert them to alternative programs, highlighting sheltering, schooling, and integration challenges.
In South Florida, 50 year old Edgar Ospina joined long lines to naturalize amid fear of a Trump presidency. Immigrants nationwide report increased naturalization applications as groups like America Action and Stand Up To Hate mobilize for citizenship. Government data show a 14 percent rise in naturalization filings in the past six months of 2015, with nearly 9 million legal permanent residents eligible to become citizens, including about 4 million Hispanics.
Tennessee passes campus carry bill allowing public college staff and faculty to be armed on campus as the measure becomes law without Governor Haslam's signature. The law restricts campus carry to permit holders and preserves bans at stadiums and other specified locations while addressing security concerns raised by administrators. The NRA opposed allowing institutional opt outs.
The Gathering Place celebrated 40 years as a drop in center for adults with mental illness. Volunteers and consumers highlighted social activities and support services while renovations, including HVAC and wiring upgrades, were showcased. The center runs year round with a consumer led board and plans several events to raise awareness of mental illness.
Hillary Clinton planned public appearances at Ohio University College Green in 2012 and Hocking College in 2008 as she campaigns for re election. RSVP links and event details were shared for a Tuesday visit at Jackie O's Taproom with first come seating and outside audio. Doors open at 1 p.m.
The Ohio Department of Transportation plans a $4.5 million project to stabilize a road void on the westbound Rt 33 near the Nelsonville bypass. Crews will drill 40 to 60 feet and inject cement fly ash sand and gravel to fill voids. Work begins this summer closing one lane then both westbound lanes next year.
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