Second annual Breakfast with Santa comes to Pike County
The Pike County News Watchman hosts a breakfast with Santa on Saturday Nov 19 at the Pike County Senior Center 402 Clough St Waverly Doors open 830 am breakfast served 900 am Santa arrives about 930 am Tickets 4 include breakfast Presale at newswatchman com or at 860 W Emmitt Ave Suite 5 Waverly For details call 740 947 2149 Sponsors include Pike County Sheriff Charles S Reader and the News Watchman plus the SOCS Atomic Credit Union and Visit Ohio Valleyboard members expect a family friendly morning with a photo and goodie bag for each child.
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Garnet A. Wilson Public Library
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Stephanie Stanley
Plains Elementary Wins Momentum Award for Progress
The Plains Elementary School in Athens County is among over 160 Ohio schools to earn the Momentum Award from the State School Board for posting all A's in the Progress category on its 2015-2016 report card. Superintendent Tom Gibbs and Principal Heather Skinner praised data-driven interventions and teacher collaboration to sustain growth in reading and math.
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Ohio regulator eyes skill games in crackdown
The Ohio Casino Control Commission plans tighter rules at a Wednesday meeting to target 600 to 800 suspect skill game operations statewide. The crackdown aims at cash prizes tied to games that resemble illegal slot machines, while family venues like Chuck E. Cheese Magic Mountain and Dave & Buster s avoid impact as prizes are merchandise not cash.
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Water leak case against Athens settled for 115000
The Athens water leak lawsuit by Dave and Christine Matter was settled for 115000, with the city denying liability. Nearly all payment comes from the city's insurer after the case in Athens County Common Pleas Court was officially dismissed last week. The Matters had sought 211719 for property damage and over 25000 for personal injury, claiming loss of life enjoyment and distress.
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Baby rhino born at the Wilds seventh calf for the park
The Wilds welcomed a healthy male greater one horned rhino calf born last Friday. Mother Sanya bonds with the newborn, now the seventh rhino born at the Wilds, with father Rustum imported from India in 2007 to enrich genetic diversity. Conservation officials note steady gains but ongoing threats persist.
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State Auditor denies final word on county prosecutor audit
A Special Audit Task Force will determine if Athens County Prosecutor Keller Blackburn’s outside bank accounts will be audited. The Messenger reported a decision had been made. spokesman Benjamin Morrison said the status was not accurately characterized and declined to state a final outcome.
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