Trump wins White House in stunning 2016 victory
The Associated Press reports Donald Trump was elected America's 45th president, defeating Hillary Clinton to end Democratic control. He vows to repeal Obamacare, scrap the Iran nuclear deal, and renegotiate trade with Mexico and Canada, winning key battleground states including Florida, Ohio, and Pennsylvania.
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Portman defeats Strickland in Ohio Senate race
In Cincinnati, U S Senator Rob Portman wins reelection over former Gov Ted Strickland. Athens County results show Strickland with 14394 votes to Portman 10734. Portman credits a focused, well funded campaign and avoidance of Trump alignment as key factors.
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TODAY'S Few Showers High 53
A brief weather notice reports seasonal conditions with light showers across the area. Temperatures reach a high near 53 degrees and dip to about 35 at night, with skies partly cloudy afterward. Local crews advise motorists to drive cautiously in damp areas.
Dana Hunter 84 and Esther Reeves 91 Named Daily Obituary
Dana Hunter aged 84 of Athens and Esther Reeves aged 91 of McArthur are listed in page A2 notices. The brief obituary notes their ages and towns of residence as part of a local remembrance column.
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Athens City School District levy passes. Alexander Local fails
Athens voters approve a 6.73 mill substitute levy totaling about 3.7 million dollars annually, safeguarding current funding for salaries, benefits, utilities, and maintenance. Alexander Local Schools reject a 1.5 percent earned income tax levy, the first defeat in 25 years of a district ballot measure.
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Edwards earns decisive win in 94th District race
Republican Jay Edwards defeated Democrat Sarah Grace in Ohio's 94th District with 28,649 votes or 58 percent to 20,897 for Grace. Edwards praised bipartisanship and said the campaign focused on right and wrong over political divides while Grace celebrated a strong first bid and reflected on the election night.
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Athens approves income tax hike in city vote
Athens voters approve a city income tax increase from 1.65 to 1.85 percent, the first rise in 30 years. The 0.2 point hike applies to residents and workers within city limits, with revenue flowing to the general fund and allocations split for expenses, streets, recreation, capital improvements and transport. Mayor Steve Patterson notes the measure, with an anticipated $1.4 million more revenue, on page A2.
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