Parking spaces removed on West Union Street for crane access
West Union Street parking on the south side was painted black and meters removed to create a drivable lane for a crane working on the north side after a November 2014 fire damaged several buildings. Mayor Patterson says parking will return after crane removal, possibly for part of the summer, with a kiosk option possible later. The Union building is set to reopen May 25.
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Hydrant Flushing Scheduled By Water Association
The Little Hocking Water Association will flush hydrants the week of May 16 to 20 from 7 am to 4 pm. Residents may see discolored water or temporary low pressure during the work. Chauncey Village Council will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday May 17 at 5 30 pm.
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Man accused of breaking into EMS station to represent himself
Columbus man Warren J. West, 53, indicted in 2015 for breaking and entering and petty theft tied to an October 2014 EMS station burglary in Athens County. West will represent himself in the case with public defender as standby counsel. Trial set for August 9, may shift if a rape case proceeds that week. West is imprisoned on a separate Franklin County robbery sentence.
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Ohio police not charged in fatal shooting of man with gun
Franklin County Prosecutor Ron O'Brien says a grand jury declined to indict two Columbus police officers in the Oct. 15 shooting of 25 year old Deannte Bell. Bell was in the backseat when officers spoke to occupants and he reached for a gun in his pocket. No one else was hurt.
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Woman in Drug Trafficking Case Enters Diversion Program
In Athens County, Lindsey Roach 24 pleads to one count engaging in a pattern of corrupt activity and three counts of conspiracy, while entering diversion. Eric Miller remains charged in a 14-count indictment for heroin meth and related crimes with a May 25 pretrial in the case. Cassie Rose’s preliminary hearing was continued. she is charged over alleged drug transport with Miller and awaits further action.
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Athens Bike Rodeo aims to boost kids bike safety
The annual Athens Bike Rodeo on Saturday May 14 from 9 a.m. to noon at Ohio Health O Bieness Hospital parking lot features bike inspections by Athens Bicycle staff, free helmet fittings by Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine students, and an obstacle course to practice traffic safety. Participants must bring bikes and be with an adult. registration closes May 13 at 5 p.m. The event is sponsored by University Medical Associates, Ohio Health, American Academy of Pediatrics, Athens Bicycle, OU Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine and COMCorps.
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University Medical Associates
Ohio Health
American Academy Pediatrics
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