Dear Abby advice column on abuse and relationships
A reader asks how to help a boyfriend who was sexually abused as a child and fears the abuser remains in his life. The reply urges renewed discussion and recommends seeing a mental health professional, noting mandated reporters may shield others from abuse.
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May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month in Athens
The Athens Fire Department reminds residents that May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. Motorcyclists have the same rights as other road users and all drivers should share the road and stay extra alert. Motorcyclists are urged to wear proper protective gear and high visibility clothing.
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Athens Ohio community events calendar highlights for the day
A dense listing of public meetings and activities across Athens County. Events include the Athens Fabulous Fourth discussion at the Athens Community Center, a walk in immunization clinic at Parks Hall, Senior BEAT volleyball, AA and Al Anon meetings, line dancing, Mingle at the Market Cinco De Mayo, low cost spay neuter clinic registration, free suppers and dinners, NAMI family support, open stage for students, walking tours, live music at Wells Library, and multiple library programs and craft events at Athens Public Library and surrounding venues.
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Parks Hall
Alcoholics Anonymous
First Methodist
Glouster
Athens Farmers Market
Athenshumane .Org
Gmail
UCM
N. College St
Stewart Wesleyan Church
First Methodist Church
S. College St
National Alliance On
Appalachian Behavioral Healthcare
Hospital Drive
Namiathensohio.org
Federal Valley Resource Center
Stewart
United Methodist Church
Central Ave
Nelsonville American Legion Post
the Plains United Methodist Church
N. Plains Road
Athens County Knitters
Athens Public Library
the Plains Public Library
Ohio Valley Museum of Discovery
Sam Girton
Linda Stanek
Jen Funk Weber
Cori McCarthy
Kurt Dinan
Feral pigs spread across counties prompting USDA action in Ohio
Hicks notes feral swine in Southeastern Ohio arose from domestic pigs and Eurasian boars. USDA Wildlife Services began trapping in Vinton County in 2011, removing hundreds. As of now ten traps monitor 75 percent reduction goal with 393 pigs removed in the past year and a half. Some swine have moved toward Athens County. trapping not yet started there, but landowners can request help at no charge.
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Obituaries from Coolville and The Plains Ohio
Connie E Bruker 61 of Coolville died May 2 2016 at home. Funeral May 6 at White Schwarzel Coolville with burial in Coolville Cemetery. David H Richard Jr 75 of The Plains died May 2 2016. Graveside service May 7 at Clark s Chapel Athens. Military rites by K T Crossen Post 21 and VFW posts. Burial at Clark s Chapel Cemetery. Arrangements by Jagers Sons Athens.
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Coolville
Connie E. Bruker
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Athens
Kermit
Rachel Bowers Clark
Connie
Ohio University
Buckeye
Leonard Bruker
Adam
Melissa Bruker
Michele Jones
Tara
Chad McVey
Trevor
Ryan
Paige
Drake
Brodie
Sadie
Brennan
Kallee
Mark Clark
Brian Clark
Debbie Clark
Jody Flaharty
Lisa Davis
Jenny Harris
Teresa Clark
White-Schwarzel Funeral Home
Whiteschwarzelth. Com
the Plains
David H. Richard Jr
Glendale
W.va
David Harold
Minnie Ruth Richard Sr
Benwood
Athens Transit
Afscme
David
Athens City Police Department
Rachel) Chiki
Andra Chiki
Molly Michael
Grant Michael
Scott Mash
Taylor
Aliyah
Brooklyn
Lance
Cameron
Tayshia Isabella
William
Janet
Richard
John
Rhoda
Robert
Ruthann
Moundsville
Richard “Hink” Sockman
Floral City
Fla
Cynthia
Tom) Bateman
Lois Wright
Gary Russell
Columbus
Lake Snowden
Pepper
David H
Richard III
Minnie Lockman
Mary Bernard
Emery
Martie Bodkins Carsey
Ohio Health Hospice
Portsmouth
River's Edge
Clark's Chapel Cemetery
David Ash
K.T. Crossen
American Legion
VFW
Jagers & Sons Funeral Home
OhioHealth Hospice
Union St
National Kidney Foundation
Corporate Exchange Drive
Jagers Funeral Home Com
State panel moves to delay online voter signup until 2017
A Republican led Ohio House committee shifted the online voter registration bill to 2017 and removed a provision to declare party affiliation upon registration or address updates. Current practice links party to the last primary ballot. Chairman indicates a vote next week as Secretary of State Husted criticizes the delay but supports the change for voters. At least 31 states already offer online registration per the National Conference of State Legislatures.
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Ohio Lottery Tuesday Picks Card
Ohio Lottery results list the Tuesday draws with Day Pick 3 numbers 6 4 8 and Day Pick 4 9 3 3 0. Night Pick 3 shows 9 2 5 and Night Pick 4 7 1 5 5. Rolling Cash 5 numbers are 1 21 22 35 39.
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Ohio Supreme Court weighs tax on online out-of-state sales
The Ohio Supreme Court considers applying the commercial activity tax to Internet sales by firms with no Ohio stores. Out-of-state challengers argue the tax violates the commerce clause by taxing interstate activity, while Ohio argues only receipts within Ohio justify the levy.
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U.S. Supreme Court
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