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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 2016
Page
1
Weather Today Forecast Sung High 66 Low 42
A brief weather note from Sung reports today's forecast with a high of 66 degrees and a low of 42. Conditions are expected to be mild with no significant precipitation indicated.
Obituary notes Roy Cole William Salmi and Betty Riley
Roy Cole 90 Coolville William Salmi 87 Athens and Betty Riley 90 The Plains are listed with notices on page A2 providing brief death acknowledgments and basic biographical details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Cole
Coolville
William Salmi
Athens
Betty Riley
the Plains
Athens Council Shifts From Fee To Bag Reduction Resolution
Athens City Councilwoman Jennifer Cochran moves to urge residents and retailers to cut single use bag waste without a fee. The latest resolution rejects charges, promotes reusable bags, and seeks voluntary action rather than mandates. See bags on page A2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Jennifer Cochran
Athens City
the Messenger
Former OU student surrenders in rape case at Athens court
Cameron M. Wilson, 23, of Austin Texas, surrendered to authorities and pleaded innocent to rape and sexual battery charges arising from a January incident. He faced additional drug related counts and an indictment that included tampering with evidence and escape. The case involves an Ohio University student and occurred amid prior investigations and an arrest at Courtside Pizza.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio University
Cameron M. Wilson
Austin
Texas
Athens County Common Pleas Court
the Messenger
Wilson
Courtside Pizza
Athens
Logan decriminalization measure passes in Logan election
The Sensible Logan Decriminalization group celebrates a ballot victory as Logan voters approve a measure decriminalizing small marijuana offenses. Possession under 200 grams becomes a minor misdemeanor with no penalties. over 200 grams triggers a fifth degree felony but still avoids incarceration.
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Logan
Don Keeney
Sensible Logan
Keeney
Ohio
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