Athens Messenger election histories span 1976 1986 1996 chronicles
The Athens Messenger reports on national and local elections across three decades. It notes Jimmy Carter's 1976 victory and a broad shake up of government aims, Bobbie Britton's memorial flag campaign in 1986, and Clinton's 1996 reelection with local officials elected and turnout figures. It also mentions Athens activities and a CNN web surge during the 1996 night.
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Athens Messenger
Jimmy Carter
United States
Gerald Ford
the Messenger
Washington
Athens
Olympia
Alexander Spartans
Tim Wooten
Bryan Green
John Theiss
Befpre
Associated Press
Bands of America
Indianapolis
Indiana
Union Station
Election News
Bill Clinton
Bob Dole
Bruce Irwin
Bill Theisen
Athens County
Mary Abel
Larry Householder
David Redecker
Bill Schonborn
Ohio University
Clinton
Dole
Ross Perot
CNN
Public help sought in Ohio University rape case Sowle Hall
Ohio University Police seek tips on a dorm rape alleged to occur at Sowle Hall early Nov 1. The white male suspect, college aged, 5 10 to 6 feet, heavier build with blond facial hair, reportedly contacted the victim via SnapChat before entering her room after denied advances. Another rape was reported Oct 30 in Athens. Call OUPD at 740 593 1911 with information.
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Ohio University
Sowle Hall
OUPD
Athens
APD
Jeff McCall
Ohio group issues vehicle pursuit policy guide
An advisory group appointed by Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine released a report detailing vehicle pursuit policies for law enforcement in Ohio. It analyzes initiating and continuing pursuits and calls for ongoing professional training in pursuit safety and safe driving techniques for peace officers and state troopers. The data cited show over 350 people died in Ohio pursuits from 1982 to 2014, including one officer and 147 bystanders.
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Columbus
Ohio
Mike DeWine
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Attorney General
Girls on the Run helps bullied girls build endurance and self esteem
At the Ohio School for the Deaf seven girls learn to stand up to bullying through a playful freeze tag drill and running exercises. Coaches say the program boosts confidence and healthy habits while teaching bystander intervention and support among peers.
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Columbus
Ohio
Ohio School For the Deaf
Jessica Sloan
Emarie Peters
Tobbi Valentine
Valentine
Albany lowers sewer tap fees
Albany village officials cut sewer tap fees to 2000 dollars plus installation for most residential and small business taps, down from 7500. Officials say careful management of the sewage system allows lower fees and may spur annexations and development. A unified Municipal Sewer Code Rules & Regulations was created as a single reference document.
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Albany
Larry Payne
Neal Reynolds
Reynolds
Payne
Tim Kirkendall
Council
Major leaguer buys more Athens County property
New York Mets pitcher Jon Niese and wife Leah added 144.5 acres and buildings on Fisher Road for 419,099 and 76.2 acres for 213,264, adjacent to their prior 548 acres bought for 1.85 million. The Double Play Ranch will be a cattle operation with possible horse training. Jeff Niese will run it.
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Athens County
New York Mets
Jonathan Niese
Leah
Fisher Road
Cleo Gold
Dwight Pugh
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Nieses
Richard Jeffers
Jon Niese
Jeff
Jeff Niese
Jeffers
Murray City
Ohio
Mets
Pittsburgh Pirates
Put-in-Bay Mayor Cited For Driving Without License Again
Put-in-Bay police cited 80 year old Mayor Mack McCann for operating a motorized bicycle without a license the third time this year. He had prior warnings in the summer and a July citation and officers say they sometimes give him rides when not busy.
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Put-In-Bay
Ohio
Lake Erie
Mack McCann
McCann
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