Athens County Senior Safety Day draws attendees to learn safety tips
At the Athens County Senior Safety Day held at the county fairgrounds, attendees like Lennie Moore and his wife Nancy praised the event as informative and useful. Free soup bean lunch accompanied the safety information aimed at helping seniors lead safer lives.
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Athens County
Lennie Moore
Coolville
Nancy
Moore
Messenger
John Halley
Athens Fire Department
Quilt National returns to Dairy Barn Arts Center this weekend
Quilt NEO brings the international Quilt National to the Dairy Barn Arts Center, a biennial juried show of contemporary art quilts. The event features fabric artists from around the world and showcases new works from the two years before the exhibit. A quilt by Pam Rupert of Springfield, Missouri titled London, Wish You Were Hair is on display.
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Quilt National
Dairy Barn Arts Center
Superintendent Carl Martin retires after investigation
The Athens City Schools superintendent Carl Martin retires effective July 31 following a three month probe into alleged failures to report an inappropriate teacher student relationship. The inquiry found no need for further action regarding punishment, and the board approved vacation pay from May 22, with details continued on page A5.
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Athens City Schools
Carl Martin
Martin
City Wins Part Of Lawsuit Over Athens Storm Sewer Dispute
A judge refused to compel Athens to start proceedings that would allow a property owner to seek compensation after the city entered land without an easement to replace a storm sewer on Columbus Road. The dispute remains unresolved as the suit continues on page A5.
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Columbus Road
Steve Robb Messe
Analis
Athens
Today’s Weather Snapshot Promises Sunny High 70
Today's forecast calls for a mainly sunny day with a high near 70 and a low around 42. Skies stay bright, with light winds and comfortable early spring conditions across the region.
Obituaries and memorials listed in Page A5
Diana Nutter, 73, of Tucson Arizona. Ruth McHarg service. Jillian White, 17, of Pomeroy. Mercedes Dearing, 70, of Jackson. Obituary notices compiled for Page A5 reflecting local residents and memorial services.
Federal Hocking valedictorians praise teachers and programs
Federal Hocking co valedictorians Johnny Bobo and Tess Kamody and salutatorian Jenna Thompson credit small class sizes and dedicated staff for their success. They highlight longer class hours, deep instruction, senior projects, and college pathways as key advantages. Bobo notes a Wilmington NC diving camp and research work prior to college use. SEE SUCCESS ON PAGE A5.
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Federal Hocking
Johnny Bobo
Tess Kamody
Jenna Thompson
Bobo
Kamody
Cording
Wilmington
North Carolina
Messenger
Sarah Guinn
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