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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 27, 2015

Page

5

Couple's tagalong friend too close for son's comfort

FED UP IN PHOENIX asks how to handle parents who include Bonnie the unmarried friend in all family events. Abby suggests daughters may form their own view, and reduce contact with the trio if needed.

Abby Dad Bonnie Grandma Grandpa Phoenix New Jersey

Bridge Winners Announced for Hospice Fundraiser

The 33rd annual bridge tournament to benefit Athens area hospice care crowned first place team Marjorie Malcom and Jeanne Hasely, with Ruth Nostrant and Pat Cook in second. Scott Malcom earned third, while Luther Haseley and Jeanne Hasely participated on top and third place teams. The event drew 19 teams and has raised about $34,000 since starting.

Athens-area Ruth Nostrant Pat Cook Scott Malcom Marjorie Malcom Luther Haseley Jeanne Hasely

Community events and meetings calendar summary

A dense schedule lists immunization clinics at Parks Hall, senior chair volleyball at The Market, and multiple Alcoholics Anonymous meetings across Athens and nearby towns. Also notes line dancing, farmers market hours, free meals, and Friday spaghetti dinner with contact numbers and locations. A longer version is on The Messenger website.

Parks Hall State Street Alcoholics Anonymous Athens First Methodist Church College St Senior Citizens Center Glouster Athens The Messenger Athensmessenger.com

Nelsonville York names Buckeye Writing winners

Winners across grade levels Lily Parsons high school Autumn Nagel middle school and Emma Fields elementary school named in Buckeye Creative Writing Contest sponsored yearly by local author Gina McKnight D Andrea. Deadline for fall contest is October 26 details at gmcknight.com.

Nelsonville Nelsonville-York Lily Parsons Autumn Nagel Emma Fields Gina McKnight D'Andrea Gmcknight.com

Federal appeals court blocks state coal deal over flood control area

The 6th Circuit reversed a district ruling, ordering summary judgment for the federal government. It held that state Corps documents did not grant Buckingham coal leases without Army Corps of Engineers approval, noting 1962 deeds did not void those terms. Related quotes highlight a math education effort at West Elementary.

6Th Circuit Court of Appeals Circuit Helene White Appeals Court District Court Buckingham Corps

Floodwaters deepen after rain hammers Houston

Flood waters rose across Texas as Houston area storms dumped nearly a foot of rain, stranding hundreds and flooding highways. About a dozen people remained missing, a partly submerged vacation home swept into a river was linked to the search, and eight people were missing from the damaged riverfront house. Four fatalities were reported in Houston and four in Central Texas, bringing the weekend toll to 17 in Texas and Oklahoma.

Houston Texas Oklahoma Texas-Mexico Ciudad Acuna Rick Flanagan Downtown Heights NBA Toyota Center Rockets Golden State Arena Harris County Yesenia Lopez Armando Wimberley Blanco River Austin San Antonio Trey Hart Hays County Emergency Operations Center Kristi Wyatt San Marcos

Athens Fire to HDL Center Elevator Rescue

Athens Fire Department units were dispatched Wednesday evening to HDL Center at 160 West Union Street for a man trapped in an elevator. Ohio University Police identified the affected elevator and the occupant exited on his own after responders used a specialized key. Fire crews departed the scene at 8 58 p.m.

Athens Fire Department West Union St Athens HDL Center Ohio University

County RSVP transport contract dispute over passenger coverage

Zwigart questions whether RSVP passengers are covered by drivers personal auto policies while GOOSMAN says passengers are insured under individual policies and COAD extra liability coverage. Gallagher notes volunteers and plans for third party review, with a temporary $70,000 extension to extend the current RSVP contract through May 31 as the matter is resolved.

Zwigart RSVP Gary Goosman COAD Bob Gallagher Athens County Job and Family Services Goosman Fast Time Transportation Gallagher

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