Athens County officials push CAUV reform in Senate hearing
Athens County Auditor Jill Thompson and Commissioner Lenny Eliason testified before the Ohio Senate Ways and Means Committee on Senate Bill 246. They urged CAUV reform to stabilize land valuations, preserve agriculture, and ensure fair local tax treatment while noting volatility and the reach of nontraditional farms.
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Cleveland delays demolition of Tamir Rice gazebo
Cleveland will pause 30 days on tearing down the gazebo where 12-year-old Tamir Rice was fatally shot in 2014. The Smithsonian museum seeks options to preserve the structure, with talks involving Black Lives Matter and potential placement in Washington or Ohio.
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Threat closes all local schools after student threat
Local schools were shut following a threat against students. Police investigated and ensured safety as administrators coordinated with district officials to decide on closures and later reopenings. No injuries reported. Local authorities continue pursuing leads and monitoring social media posts linked to the scare.
Nelsonville Parks and Recreation Committee to Meet
Nelsonville announces a Parks and Recreation Committee meeting on Wednesday May 4 at 3 30 p m in council chambers. The public is invited and encouraged to attend.
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Alexander school board meeting date change
The Alexander Local School Board has rescheduled its May meeting to Monday May 16 at 7 p.m. in the Alexander Library, moving from the original date of Wednesday May 18. The Glouster Board of Public Affairs will meet Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Glouster Water and Electric Office.
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Three Injured In Route 13 Single Vehicle Crash
A single vehicle crash on Route 13 near milepost one Saturday at 10 10 p m left three people injured. Robert L Johnson II 32 of Athens drove left of center striking a tree and all occupants were taken to hospitals Alyssa L Vernon 27 of Amesville remains in critical condition. The route was closed about three hours and the crash is under investigation with Richland Area Fire Department and Athens County EMS assisting.
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Former Washington Co deputy jailed for life in 1981 killing
Mitchell Ruble, 65, was sentenced to life in prison for aggravated murder in the 1981 killing of Lt. Ray Clark in Marietta. Ruble also received 11 months for unlawful possession of a dangerous ordinance linked to a separate case involving a modified AR-15. The case was pursued under Ohio Unsolved Homicides Initiative with help from the AGs Special Prosecutions Section and the Washington County Cold Case Unit.
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