Texas storms bring tornadoes and floods as death toll climbs
Storms and suspected tornadoes ripped across east and central Texas causing severe flooding. At least five people died, with two bodies found in Houston and others missing near Austin. Houston saw 8 inches of rain and widespread flooding, prompting hundreds of water rescues and transportation disruptions. A tornado damaged Brazoria County mobile homes near Alvin and another struck Friendswood, damaging homes and roofs. Local officials warned of continuing hazardous weather as crews worked to clear affected areas.
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Houston
Texas
Austin
Mexico
Houston Fire Department
Michael Walter
National Weather Service
Patrick Blood
Brazoria
Alvin
Sharon Trower
Friendswood
David McCullough
Wanda Calendine obituary details life in Athens and Albany
Wanda EB Calendine 80 of Albany died October 24 2015 born July 25 1935 to Herman and Avis Wright. Former Athens Country Club manager in the 1960s and 70s fry cook in Columbus later moved to Arizona. Survived by siblings Donna Pool Keith Calendine and others. children Bruce Keith and others. grandchildren great grandchildren and 10 great great grandchildren. No public services per her wishes. Bigony Jordan Funeral Home Albany.
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Herman
Avis Wright
Athens Country Club
MCL
Columbus
Arizona
Lois Wright
Athens
David
Geneva) Wright
Albany
Donna
John) Pool
Bruce Calendine
Kingman
Keith
Carla) Calendine
Lake Havasu City
Wayne
Lana) Hollon
Dawn
John
Shawn
Ursula) Hollon
April
Kenny) Enslen
Waynesville
Missouri
Arizona Diamondbacks
Cardinals
Suns
Anderson Hudwell
Bigony-Jordan Funeral Home
Bigonyjordanfuneralhome.com
Al Molinaro dies at 96 in Glendale California
Al Molinaro known for Murray the cop on The Odd Couple and Al Del Vecchio on Happy Days died at Verdugo Hills Hospital in Glendale. He was 96, died from complications of gallstones. The Kenosha native rose to fame after a chance improv class led to his TV breakthrough with Garry Marshall.
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Glendale
Calif
al Molinaro
Murray
al Delvecchio
Verdugo Hills Hospital
Michael Molinaro
Molinaro
Kenosha
Wisconsin
Garry Marshall
Murray Greshler
Neil Simon
Nelsonville man Joe Call dies at 85 in Columbus
Roger S. Joe Call of Nelsonville died Oct. 8 at Grant Medical Center in Columbus. He was born Dec. 17, 1934 in Athens County and married Carol McCollum in 1955. He served in the Air Force, worked as a carpenter, and enjoyed biking and gardening. A celebration of life was held Oct. 17 with arrangements by Warren-Brown Funeral Home.
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Nelsonville
Roger S
Joe” Call
Grant Medical Center
Columbus
Athens County
Howard Franklin
Ruth May (Thacker) Call
Carol (McCollum
Randy
Bonnie) Call
South Lyon
Michigan
Jolene
George) Godenschwager
Longstreth
Karen Call
Joe
Carol
Nick Call
Jeffey Call
Steve Call
Kevin Call
Joe Call
Ben Call
Mason Godenschwager
Mark Godenschwager
Elizabeth Call
Ashley
United States Air Force
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America
Karen
Howard E. Call
Mary McCollum
Don Evans
Bill McCollum
Tom McCollum
Denny Camp
Warren-Brown Funeral Home
Brownfuneralservice.net
Obituary notices for Pratt and Green with services and details
Sandra Lou Pratt 70 of Logan died Oct 28 2015 at Hocking Valley Community Born Aug 6 1945 in Logan worked at Goodyear Union president retired from Hocking College member of Logan Moose Surviving sister nieces nephews goddaughter and friends Services Nov 3 at Heinlein Brown Funeral Home burial Knollwood Cemetery calling hours Nov 2 Condolences at brownfuneralservice.net Athens Miner Leroy Green 96 Albany formerly Clymer NY died Oct 31 2015 at Hickory Creek Nursing Center The Plains Born Sept 3 1919 survived by brother daughter and son four grandchildren seven great grandchildren Services Nov 7 2015 4 pm Kingdom Hall of Jehovahs Witnesses Johnson Road The Plains Matthew Stallard will conduct Arrangements Bigony Jordan Funeral Home
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Athens
Mary Germaine Naffziger
Lafayette
Indiana
David Seger Clarke
Rose Marie Raymond Clark
Purdue University
Youngstown State University
Catholic Social Services
Warren
St. Joseph Hospital
Pekin Hospital
Pekin
Illinois
Christ the King University Parish
Athens Newcomers Club
AFAN
Appalachian Community Hospice
Mary
Deni
Mark) Hackworth
Deborah Anderson
Joe Watring
Patricia Naffziger
Drew
Kim) Naffziger
Tony
Pauline) Naffziger
Garden Grove
California
Hil Hackworth
Ella Hackworth
Nick Naffziger
Bridget Naffziger
Starr Hong
Dillon Naffziger
Tristian Naffziger
Dewein H. Naffziger
Mary Agnes Naffziger
Margaret Armsworth
Catherine Cohen
David
Stephen Clark
Greg Anderson
Christ the King University
Mill and Stewart Streets
Mark Moore
Mary Nuffziger
Second St
Jagers and Sons Funeral Home
Herrold Ave
Lagersfuneralhome.com
Lowell Lloyd Hill
Kimes Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Leet
West Virginia
George W. and
Vernonda Duty Hill
Chapmanville High School
Leadville
Colorado
Scottsbluff
Nebraska
Jagersfuneralhome.com
Logan
Sandra Lou Pratt
Hocking Valley
Sandra
Charles
Bill
Louise Pratt
Logan High School
Goodyear
Hocking College
Nelsonville
Logan Moose
Connie
James) Swaim
Spartanburg
South Carolina
Sarah Leon
Jean Ann Krannitz
Jody Hill
Shirley Rutkowski
Nancy Dennis
Heinlein
Brownfuneralservice.net
Leroy Green
Albany
Clymer
New York
Hickory Creek
the Plains
Helen Green
Marvin Green
Sandra White
David Green
Suzanne
Cara Stallard
Esther Thomas
Genise Olsen
Andrew Green
Gavin
Brody
Siena
Alexandria
Grant
Eden
Liam
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Johnson Road
The
Plains
Matthew Stallard
Bigony-Jordan Funeral Home
Bigonyjordanfuneralhome.com
Ohio moves to raise minimum wage via ballot amendment
Ohio backers can gather signatures after Ballot Board certifies the measure as a single issue. The plan would set non tipped minimum wage at 10 dollars per hour starting Jan 1, 2017, rising to 12 by 2021 with annual inflation adjustments. tipped wage would start at 6 dollars, with future increases. Current rates are 8.10 for non tipped and 4.05 for tipped workers.
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Columbus
Ohio
Ralph Harvey Sr for Alexander school board
Alexander voters hear from Ralph Harvey Sr a candidate for the local school board. He cites 35 years at Ohio University and budgeting experience, pledges prudent use of funds, and a wish for district improvements supporting administration, teachers, and staff. He highlights foster care, Masonic and church affiliations, and asks for votes with a faith-based closing.
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Ralph Harvey Sr
Alexander Local
Ohio University
Albany Senior Citizens
Improved Order of the Redmen
United Methodist Church
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William McCoy
Lowell Hill
Glouster
William “Bud” McCoy
Morrison Funeral Chapel
Glouster- Bishopville
Wanda Calendine
Wanda EB. Calendine
Gustavson Memorial
Caryl Gustavson
Caryl
Ohio University Inn
Athens Messenger
Athensmessenger.com
Ohio Lottery
Roger Call
Chesterhill Produce Auction
Toal
Jacki
Megan
Meganco Rural Action Org
Thor
Lodi Trustee
Kim Alan
Kyle
Alexander Voters
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