Athens Messenger Office Contact and Staff Note
The Athens Messenger lists Route 33 North and Johnson Road, Athens Ohio 45701 as its address with a production team led by Ike Weiss the production manager. Readers are invited to email letters to info athensmessenger.com for submission and comment.
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Editorial: Food safety failures and reforms stance
The piece argues Congress has underdelivered on preventing foodborne illness despite large costs and recent outbreaks. It reviews the 2011 Food Safety Modernization Act, its expanded FDA powers, and remaining gaps especially self-regulation. It voices calls for streamlined agency responsibility and cost‑effective, decisive action to improve public health.
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Athens County backs Community Energy Savers program
County officials announce a countywide energy efficiency partnership with AEP Ohio and Columbia Gas of Ohio. The program runs Oct 1 to Jan 31 2016 in Athens County, aiming to cut energy use and emissions and fund library improvements if participation goals are met. Citizens and businesses are urged to join and learn more at CommunityEnergySavers.com.
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Editor Letters Policy at The Messenger
The Messenger invites letters to the editor limited to 400 words and required to be signed with name and hometown. A verification phone number is needed, and letters may be mailed to P O Box 4210 Athens Ohio or emailed to shiggins at athens messenger dot com. All letters are subject to editing.
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Seizing the center may redefine the GOP path in 2016
A memo argues Democrats have abandoned the center while Republicans risk self-isolation inside their echo chamber. It cites liberal and conservative feedback loops, recent elections, and party shifts toward populism, warning that the GOP must seize the center to win in 2016.
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End license suspensions for non driving offenses in Ohio
Athens County Reentry Task Force urges repeal of the 25 year old rule. SB 204 and HB 307 would give judges discretion to suspend licenses only when suitable, eliminating the six month mandatory suspension. Studies show no deterrent effect and loss of transportation hinders employment and stability.
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Funeral procession disrespected near Richland and Route 68
A letter from Louella Brooks Savage of Athens complains about drivers failing to yield to a funeral procession on Sunday Oct 25 2015 at about 7 p.m. near the Richland and Route 68 roundabout. She urges police presence to ensure traffic stops for funerals.
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