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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 17, 2016
Page
2
The forecast calls for cloudy skies today with a 60 percent chance of rain and a high near 62 degrees. Humidity near 63 percent, east wind 3 to 5 mph, and a record high of 87 degrees from 1948. Tonight, mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers.
Obituaries from Athens report Robert James Belock 75 of Athens died May 14 2016 at The Laurels of Athens. He is survived by son Keith Belock and wife Angie, two grandchildren Cassandra and Kevin, sister Louise Belock, with funeral set at Jagers & Sons and burial Mt Calvary Cemetery. Memorials to American Cancer Society. Also included are notices for Shirley Ann Reeves Daniels Betty Ann Grim and William A Lavelle detailing their births, surviving relatives, and funeral arrangements. Bill Lavelle, famed Athens lawyer and public servant, died at 91 with services at St Pauls Church and burial at Mt Calvary Cemetery. Donations to Athens Foundation requested.
The Glouster City Council terminated Keeney and Duewel following an internal investigation. Both officers were probationally employed, with no injuries in the 5:12 a.m. crash. The council planned to authorize replacement steps at a Wednesday meeting.
Beverly Lucas known for farm work and gardens dies at home in Amesville Ohio at 74. Survived by husband Joseph and four children with many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Memorial gifts to Hooper Ridge Church of Christ or Salvation Army. Arrangements with Jagers & Sons Funeral Home Athens.
The Athens Messenger earned second place for Best Digital Presence and second overall for General Excellence, with credit to Cheryl Powers and journalists including Steve Robb and Sara Brumfield. Crescent News of Defiance, sister paper to The Messenger, won multiple Division III honors for headline writing, sports section and video.
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