Athens Halloween Block Party arrests rise to 71
Police report 71 people were arrested Saturday by Athens Police and Ohio University Police, up from 64 in 2014 and 45 in 2013, with 42 arrests Friday in pre Halloween events. Two felony cocaine possession and marijuana trafficking arrests occurred. rain helped calm crowds after 11 p.m. and fights in Mill and Palmer Streets.
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Athens
Ron Lucas
Lucas
Mill
Palmer Streets
Athens Police Department
Ohio University Police Department
OUPD
Athens Police
Athens County Emergency Medical Services
Johnn Halley
Court Street
Appeal filed in denial of concealed weapon permit
Former Ohio University police officer Robert Andrew Parsons appeals Athens County Sheriff Rodney Smiths denial of a concealed carry permit. He argues the denial lacks supporting evidence and legality. The case includes motions to seal records, notes on probation, civil rights restoration, and conflicting firearm eligibility letters from FBI and state sources. Parsons seeks a hearing.
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Ohio University
Athens County
Rodney Smith
Robert Andrew Parsons
Athens County Common Pleas Court
Smith
Parsons
Athens
FBI
Ohio
Big Brothers Big Sisters Mentors Share Impact and Roles
Athens area mentors Arian Smedley and Jonathan Milo Leal describe why they mentor. The program reaches about 300 children across Athens Meigs Vinton and Washington counties with more than 50 waiting for matches. Mentors provide support during tough times and aim to broaden opportunities for their "littles" through activities, schooling help, and life skills.
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Arian Smedley
Jonathan Milo Leal
Big Brothers
Big Sisters
Athens
Meigs
Vinton
Washington
Tracy Kelly
Kelly
Smedley
Athens County
Hocking Valley
Leal
Vino de Milo
Barry
New York City
Tyler
Empire State Building
Staten Ferry
Statue of Liberty
Ohio
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