Athens Messenger Contact and Staff Directory
Established 1825 The Athens Messenger lists Route 33 North and Johnson Road in Athens Ohio 45701 with contact details for editor Joe Higgins president Monica Nieporte and staff including Josh Reith design editor Jeff Bunch advertising director Ike Weiss and production manager.
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Ohio Voters Back Reform on Gerrymandering and Marijuana Debate
Editorial lauds Ohio voters for rejecting Issue 3 legalizing marijuana and approving Issue 2 to curb private monopolies. It foresees a 2016 or 2022 ballot path for medical marijuana and bipartisan districting reform, urging lawmakers to act and citizens to push for redistricting and legalization votes.
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General Assembly
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U.S
House
John Boehner
State Constitutional Modernization Commission
Carthage Two Fire Protection Plan Defended by Editor
Pam Nutter of Guysville defends Carthage Two Fire Protection as a contracted service with Coolville FD. She outlines ISO ratings, mandatory equipment, state guidance, volunteer certification, grant plans, and community fundraising to launch a fully prepared department.
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Senior reveals SNAP aid changed life and health in Illinois
Gladys Morris, a longtime worker from Illinois, details life with limited Social Security and how SNAP and Meals on Wheels lifted her finances and health. She recalls early jobs, retirement struggles, and the moment she enrolled through AgeOptions to buy healthier food and reduce stress.
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Chicago
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America
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Should Churches Pay Taxes See Debate Rise From New Hampshire Case
A look at tax exemption for religious bodies amid a wave of secular arguments. The New Hampshire Supreme Court hearing questions whether churches with unconventional beliefs should remain tax exempt. The piece discusses First Church of Cannabis style disputes, Obergefell v Hodges effects, and the broader push by groups like the Freedom from Religion Foundation to end tax breaks for faith-based institutions. It notes public opinion shifts, corporate philanthropy’s role, and potential policy changes, with Bob Jones University cited as context for historic outcomes.
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