Honorary firefighter gets dream day in Nelsonville
Anthony O Rourke a 15 year old special needs student from Beacon School enjoyed a dream day with Nelsonville firefighters Chief Harry Barber and Drake Chilcote. He suited up in full gear and learned use of a hose and the ladder truck while experiencing the engine bells and horn. His family joined the celebration as they toured the station and city fire apparatus.
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Anthony O Rourke Named Honorary Firefighter in Nelsonville
Anthony O Rourke aged 15 becomes an honorary firefighter after joining Nelsonville firefighters Drake Chilcote and Fire Chief Harry Barber for a hose spray and other duties in a community appreciation event.
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Social media handles listed for multiple reporters
A roster of Twitter handles is provided for Joe Higgins Kevin Wiseman Jason Arkley John Halley Steve Robb Sarah Hawley Sarah Guinn and Tyler Buchanan, each with a corresponding messenger tag. The compiled list appears to be for staff or contributor accounts.
Today’s Forecast Sunny Day Low 39 High 65
A sunny forecast for today with a high near 65 degrees and a low around 39. Light winds remain out of the west. No precipitation is expected.
Obituary notices for eight individuals across cities
Obituaries list Gregory Perry Jr 31 Athens Bertine Bain 81 Des Moines Frederick Ellis 58 New Marshfield Gladys Barton 75 Baltimore Md Lelia Roberts Russell 75 Baltimore David H Stanley Jr 54 The Plains Dewayne Carder 74 Orient Richard Butrick Jr 81 Athens Samuel Berry 60 Trimble Page A6.
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Wayne National Forest office in Athens rebuilt as historic site
The old Wayne National Forest ranger station on Dalton Avenue in Athens, dating back 80 years, is being rebuilt after facing condemnation. Capstone Property Management offered to restore the property, preserving it as a historic site. The project retains parts of the foundation and walls, with reconstruction underway under Ray Croxford’s ownership.
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Students weigh in on presidential election season
High school students share views on 2016 race as they await the next president. Emily Ward and Miranda Scott back Trump while Lyra Skinner and Brian Rowan endorse Clinton. Several peers express uncertainty about which candidate to support as the campaign unfolds.
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Albany board moves to block depositions in EPA permit dispute
Alexander Local School Board seeks a protective order to stop Albany from deposing three board members Fred Davis Cory Russell and Michael Chapman in an Ohio EPA permit appeal over an onsite sewage treatment system for a wellness center under construction. The board argues the members have no firsthand knowledge and aims to depose only those with direct involvement while preserving upcoming depositions of district officials.
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Brian McCullum
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