Athens Bike Rodeo Teaches Safe Slow Riding For Kids
At Athens annual rodeo held at OioHealth O'Bleness Hospital from 9 a.m. to noon, 42 youngsters learned helmet safety and riding skills. Volunteers guided courses teaching balance and obstacle avoidance, with free helmets funded by Dr. Jay Shubrook and local donors.
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New Phoenix Nest Games Opens on West Union Street
Phoenix Nest Games opens at 540 W Union St Athens in the Catalyst Café plaza owned by James Harrod. The shop offers used and retro video games, trading cards, board games, RPGs, comics and a game space for events. Grand opening today at noon with cookout, games, Airship Athena visit. Harrod promotes Lee caching scavenger hunt with figurines for gift certificates. Hours Tue–Sat 12–8, Sun 12–5. Contact (740) 249-4652 and site phoenixnestgames.com.
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Fire Revival Plans Emerge For Union Street Buildings
Planning Commissioner Nancy Bain backs a unified rebuilding approach after a four building fire on Union Street. Garry Hunter of Carrie Larch Trust says a single timetable targets completion by May or summer 2016 with three construction contracts. Facades at 14 1/2 and 16 W Union will be preserved while 12 W Union cannot. The 10 W Union St building will be demolished for new construction.
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Girls use videos to share feelings on gender in school sports
Athens students describe gender bias in gym class and a project that lets girls voice their experiences. Layla Coll faced barriers joining football due to being a girl while Olivia Bean Sydney Hosek and others emphasized honesty and empowerment. The videos were shown at the Athens City Schools board meeting, some moving attendees to tears.
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Crash claims life of Stewart woman on Route 329
Dawn Marie Reynolds, 40, of Stewart, died after a motorcycle crash on Route 329 Sunday around 7 30 p m. Reynolds, riding a 1994 Harley Davidson, left the roadway on a downgrade curve and rolled over pinning her beneath. She was flown to Ohio Health O Bleness Hospital where she died. State Highway Patrol continues the investigation and Reynolds was not wearing a helmet.
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History and future of Athens Asylum event slated for June
A one day conference on June 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The Ridges auditorium will explore the Athens Asylum, now The Ridges. Sponsored by the Athens County Historical Society and Museum, OU Geography, and Ridges Plan Committee, it features speakers like George Eberts Tom O Grady Tom Walker Katherine Ziff Bob Loversidge and others. The free event requires reservations with lunch provided. call 740 592 2280 or email eliathenst ory.org for tickets.
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Katherine Ziff
Ohio's Portsmouth Bypass becomes costliest road project
Ohio's largest single road project and first public private highway partnership will cost taxpayers about 1.2 billion over 35 years, nearly triple the announced 429 million construction price. The 16 mile Portsmouth Bypass links U S 23 and U S 52 to aid southern Ohio economic development.
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