Athens Messenger Contact and Staff Directory
The Athens Messenger provides contact details and staff roles including Monica Nieporte as president Joe Higgins as editor Josh Wilder as design editor Jeff Bunch advertising director Ike Weiss production manager and general contact information for letters to the editor and phone and email addresses.
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Athens
Ohio
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Monica Nieporte
Mnieporte
Joe Higgins
Higgins
Josh Wilder
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Jeff Bunch
Ike Weiss
Edwards pushes to represent Ohio House District 94
Former Nelsonville York football coach endorses Jay Edwards for State Representative. He highlights Edwards leadership, work ethic, and dedication to Southeast Ohio, aiming to translate team success to Columbus and serve District 94 with plans and integrity.
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Jay Edwards
Southeast Ohio
Columbus
Nelsonville-York
Nelsonville- York
Jay
Nelsonville York
Ohio
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Grace Sarah Grace campaign mail defends pledge stance
Public mailing from Sarah Grace emphasizes support for religious freedom and opposes claims she would require students to recite the Pledge. Cites West Virginia v Barnette 1943 and notes the First Amendment protects free speech and religious beliefs in schools. Endorses Grace as honest and respectful of diverse faiths in Ohio's 94th District.
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Sarah Grace
United States Supreme Court
West Virginia
Ohio
Athens levy on Issue One faces skepticism and critique
The piece argues that Mayor Patterson misrepresents a 2 mill permanent income tax increase on the November 8 ballot. It claims the administration lacks a clear budget and line item forecasts, urging voters to reject Issue One until a transparent financial plan is presented.
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Patterson
Accountability Desk
Grace Named As Character-Driven State Representative Candidate
A letter praising Sarah Grace for her character and suitability as state representative notes her long Ohio University ties, strong family values, community service, willingness to listen and adapt, and ability to work across parties. The writer, a longtime acquaintance, stresses Grace’s intelligence and forthrightness in addressing Southeastern Ohio issues.
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Republican Party
Sarah Grace
Ohio University
Athens
Sarah
Columbus
Ohio
Edwards for Ohio State Representative in 94th District
Debbie MicDonald Williams urges support for Jay Edwards in the 94th District race. She and her husband, both Democrats, praise his bipartisan approach, knowledge of state government, and willingness to collaborate with other districts for the district and state's benefit. Vote Edwards on November 8.
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Jay Edwards
Ohio
Edwards
94Th
Debbie MicDonald Williams
Grace backs Sarah Grace in Ohio state race over Jay Edwards
Paula DiBernardo of Athens says she moved to the area a year ago and endorsed State Representative candidate Sarah Grace after a negative encounter with opponent Jay Edwards. She praises Grace’s understanding of policy and community improvements for schools and Appalachia. Edwards declined to share detailed plans during a brief street meeting.
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Athens
Jay Edwards
Edwards
Appalachia
Sarah Grace
Paula DiBernardo
Jay Edwards for Ohio House in 94th District endorsement
Residents of Athens County urge support for Jay Edwards in the 94th District. The letter cites Edwards as hardworking, tenacious, business minded and a strong advocate for Southeastern Ohio, calling for a solid voice at the Statehouse from Nelsonville.
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Jay Edwards
Ohio
House of Representatives
Jay
Athens County
Columbus
Southeastern Ohio
Statehouse
Mike
Stuart Brooks
Nelsonville
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