Athens Police Push Barrett to Resign Over Halloween Fracas
Athens officers including Chief Ted Jones demand Mayor Donald Barrett resign after a Court Street Halloween Night incident left the street closed for hours. Officers say Barrett blocked off additional manpower, plan a two-man patrol rule, helmet standard, and seek higher fines for disorderly conduct.
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Wright Attends Wastewater Workshop with Ohio Officials
Gregory Wright of Athens, a Southeast District engineer for the Ohio EPA, attended a two day workshop on wastewater collection systems maintenance sponsored by the Operator Training Committee of Ohio and the Ohio Water Pollution Control Conference. The event began with their car attacked by students who rocked it and pounded the sides. Police may picket City Hall if Barrett refuses to meet. Barrett will not meet but would meet with Jones. Six policemen consider resigning from the department.
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Halloween Street Party Closes Court Street in Athens
Ohio University officials and city police faced a four hour Halloween crowd on Court Street with 500 plus in costumes. About 12 to 15 arrests were reported for disorderly conduct and open container violations. Damaged cars and a Court Street apartment break in led to about $2,500 in losses. University leaders praised the turnout but condemned illegal actions.
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