Athens Messenger Staff Directory and Contact Details
The Athens Messenger lists established in 1825 with Route 33 North and Johnson Road Athens Ohio 45701 contact hours and email for letters to the editor info athensmessenger com. It names Monica Nieporte as president Joe Higgins as editor Wendy Van Sickle as design editor Jeff Bunch as advertising director and Ike Weiss as production manager.
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Johnson Road
Athens
Ohio
Athensmessenger
Monica Nieporte
Joe Higgins
Iggins@a
Wendy van Sickle
Jeff Bunch
Ike Weiss
Editorial: Fix the Highway Trust Fund needed now
Congress plans a temporary extension to prop up the Highway Trust Fund as May deadline nears. The fund, built on the gas tax, bears a long-term funding gap with infrastructure backlog across roads and bridges. Calls grow for inflation adjustments or a new reliable funding source beyond stopgap measures.
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Auto safety recalls test industry credibility and regulation
The piece argues that auto safety remains under scrutiny after the Takata recall of nearly 34 million vehicles and GM ignition switch defects tied to 104 deaths. It notes Fiat Chrysler is facing a NHTSA hearing over 20 recalls, while Takata and GM cases reveal cost cutting and delays in disclosures. Industry trust hinges on regulators and safer innovation amid tensions with public expectations.
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Toyota
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Game of Thrones rape debate rages over episode changes
Bloomberg View columnist Stephen L. Carter analyzes the controversy sparked by Sansas rape scene in Game of Thrones. He notes critics argue the show overuses sexual violence, harming story development, while defenders say adaptation demands justify choices. He predicts potential fan backlash and broader consequences for the series.
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