Former Bobcat indicted on rape charges at Ohio University
Cameron M. Wilson 23 of Austin Texas, ex Bobcat football player, indicted by Athens County grand jury on first degree rape, sexual battery, tampering with evidence and escape charges. Also charged with drug possession related to May incident. warrant issued as whereabouts unknown.
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10 West Clothing Co brings shopping back to Union Street Athens
Mary Cheadle opens 10 West Clothing Co next to Uptown Dog on Union Street in Athens after a fire. The store blends lightly used garments with name brands aiming to attract university crowds during weekends and events. Cheadle seeks to revitalize Union Street while keeping dollars local and supporting Athens community.
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Ohio inmate seeks delay of January death date
Ronald Phillips seeks a federal court delay to challenge Ohio's three drug method for lethal injection. He and other inmates contend the new procedure risks a painful death and demand time to pursue constitutional claims before any January 12 execution.
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Alleged attack plotter lied on passport application
West Chester man Munir Abdulkader faced new court filings ahead of sentencing for intent to kill U S officers and aid a foreign terrorist group. The documents describe plans to abduct a U S military employee and attack a police station, and say Abdulkader lied on a passport application and hid plans from his parents who wanted him to be a chemist.
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Wayne National Forest to close two campgrounds early
Two campgrounds Burr Oak Cove in Athens County and Stone Church Horse Campground in Perry County close early for vaulted toilet replacements funded by about 90 000 from recreation user fees. Improvements aim for 20 to 30 year lifespan and reopen April 15 after seasonal closure.
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Coolville Troy Township Trustees Meet Saturday
The Coolville Troy Township trustees schedule their monthly meeting for Saturday November 19 at 8 a.m. in the township building.
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Budget cuts loom at Alexander Local after levy fails
Alexander Local Schools face deficit and possible program cuts after the 1.5 percent earned income tax levy failed 56 to 44 in Athens County. Superintendent Lindy Douglas said next year may include attrition driven cuts to preschool, textbooks, transportation, staff, and reading tutors as the district seeks balance amid rising insurance and education costs. The board will decide specific cuts next week while Campus 21st Century grants offer limited relief. Warren Local Schools also saw a failed levy, with a 4.49 mill request for new facilities rejected by voters.
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Athens area top stories from Oct 24 30
Ten items highlighted from Athens Messenger online coverage include a Thursday crash injuring two young children, potential Menards in Athens, Harris becoming a Bobcat, Athens High School honor roll release, election results, a father and son pleading innocent to purse theft, a special audit of a prosecutor’s outside accounts, Tomcats losing to Waterford, Nelsonville gaining a 24 hour fitness center at Station Square, and a major leaguer purchasing more Athens County property.
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