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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 2016
Page
2
Sunny today with a high of 61 degrees and humidity around 8 percent. West wind at 5 mph. Record high 83 set in 1948. Mostly clear tonight with a low near 40. Light winds. Hocking River level at Athens 2.91 feet, flood stage 20, 24 hour change minus 0.12 feet.
Lena Lunsford, 34, is charged with death of a child by abuse after authorities say she hit 3-year-old Aliayah in 2011, hid the body, and reported the child missing five years ago. She was arraigned in Lewis County on a $250,000 bail after extradition from Florida.
A serviceberry tree, dubbed the peetree, is planted at Chauncey Public Library with plans for future fruiting and programs. Librarian Lee Branner supported the project, noting kids can pick fruit and make jelly, while the plant may need a couple of years to bear. McVicker aims to plant another peetree in Athens next fall.
Tolley and McComas, ordered to have no contact until their upcoming hearings, must remain law abiding, avoid bars, and refrain from illegal drugs. They are to undergo substance abuse evaluations via Health Recovery Services. Pre trial hearings for both are scheduled for December 1.
Virginia activist Yolo Moonshadow joined a large crowd at a Friday benefit amid clashes with police wearing military gear. More than 140 people were arrested Thursday and Friday as demonstrators centered on water protection and Native American prayer, with reports of injuries and horses involved in the confrontation. Moonshadow praised solidarity and described the scene as the most intense frontline action she has witnessed.
The forum featured workshops with J Mase III and events including a drag show and an outside activity. Pride Week aims to celebrate queer storytelling and black trans people, with Proud to Play promoting a student athlete campaign. Plans include safer pronoun policy, gender neutral housing expansion, and films highlighting transgender women.
Linda L Cloherty 75 died Nov 4 2016 after a two year AML battle. A Marion North Carolina leader and former McDowell Hospital director of marketing she supported United Way and Red Cross. Robert A Degarmore 55 of Glouster died Oct 13 2016. survived by children and siblings. memorial service Nov 7 at Morrison Funeral Chapel.
Obituaries continue to be listed on the Athens Messenger website with a dedicated online page for notices and tributes. Readers are invited to visit athensmessenger.com and click on obituaries for full listings and memorial details.
Nelsonville block at Desteigner and Chestnut Streets will close for three days starting Monday November 7 for brick repair work. Local detours will reroute traffic and pedestrians around the site.
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