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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 05, 2015

Page

2

Weather forecast fragment for today and tonight

Partly cloudy skies with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. High near 7 percent humidity and light winds. Record high noted as 92 in 19. Tonight mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms.

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FBI tracked Texas gunman Simpson since 2006 before attack

Elton Simpson, linked to Hassan Abu Jihaad, was under FBI watch for years with more than 500 hours of taped conversations about fighting nonbelievers for Allah and traveling to South Africa. He and Nadir Soofi opened fire at a Garland Texas event, injuring a security officer. Authorities pursue motives while noting Simpson’s devout nature and mosque ties.

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Authors Party highlights young readers progress and dreams

Watson's class marks a year of writing and reading as students learn to write a five page book in five days. Elise Brokaw dreams of studying jungle animals or working at an aquarium. Elise's father praises her reading growth and Mrs. Watson's impactful program keeps the Authors Party tradition alive and valued for student pride and giving back.

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University officer faced multiple investigations and past suspensions

Lt Christopher Johnson, on paid leave for months, was reinstated April 20. He previously faced a year on leave before a 2013 two day suspension after a disciplinary hearing. An April 10 memorandum notes a coworker complained of offensive remarks about a relative, though not sexual harassment, and a university official referred him for workplace behavior training. An internal police probe is ongoing while Johnson pursues court claims over overtime pay for leave and seeks to widen that challenge.

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University fights Johnson paid leave amendment in Ohio case

Johnson's attorney plans to amend a Court of Claims suit alleging OU misused administrative leave and violated the Fair Labor Standards Act and Ohio law by not paying overtime. The university opposes the third amendment, arguing it would delay the case, tie to an ongoing investigation, and lacks a retaliation basis.

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Kelly restitution figures in theft case details

Kelly faces restitution totaling 2937 dollars for theft from county scrap sales and 999 dollars in public funds allegedly spent on personal meals. The sentencing document signed by Cosgrove notes Cosgrove, the visiting judge, presided over the criminal trial and was assigned in late April to also handle the civil case.

Kelly Cosgrove

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