Mothman Legend Born In 1966 In Ohio River Valley
The Mothman tale began in 1966 after sightings of a red eyed winged figure near Point Pleasant West Virginia and Mason County. The creature became an urban legend linked to the 1967 Silver Bridge collapse that killed 46, fueling books films and a festival. Mary Hyre and witnesses described men in black urging silence while the press dubbed the figure Mothman.
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Wamsley
Messenger
Ohio River Valley
the Messenger
Jeff Wamsley
Point Pleasant
West Virginia
Ohio River
Gallipolis
McClintic Wildlife Management
Mason County
Cheshire
Rutland
Doddridge County
Mothman Museum
John Keel
Mary Hyre
Parkersburg
West Virginia Department of Commerce
Clendenin
Navy
Logan man sentenced in NFL player horse racing scam
Logan man Jonathan Pippin, 30, received nearly two years in federal prison after pleading guilty to bilking four NFL players of more than 350000 in a horse racing investment scheme. He must repay 358000, seek addiction treatment, and apologized in court, saying his lifestyle and alcoholism drove the crimes. Players named include Chansi Stuckey, Reggie Hodges, Jordan Norwood, and Danny Woodhead.
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Logan Man
NFL
Cleveland
Logan
NPL
Jonathan Pippin
Pippin
Cleveland.com
Cleveland Browns
Chansi Stuckey
Reggie Hodges
Browns
Denver Broncos
Jordan Norwood
San Diego Chargers
Danny Woodhead
Sonal
Logan Daily News
Gemologist
WinStar Farms
Pippin-Jordan-Hodges Racing
Hodges
Jordan
Protest Filed Over Wayne National Forest Lease Auction
Conservation groups protest an upcoming BLM oil and gas lease auction for 1 600 acres in nine Monroe County townships plus Noble and Washington counties Marietta Unit Wayne National Forest The protest dated Nov 13 names the Center for Biological Diversity Friends of the Earth Hartwood Ohio Environmental Council and the Sierra Club as filers The protest argues the environmental assessment is inadequate seeks a full environmental impact statement and postponement.
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Wayne National Forest
Bureau of Land Management
BLM
Marietta
Monroe County
Noble County
Washington County
Karen Mouritsen
Eastern States
Center For Biological Diversity
Friends of the Earth, Hartwood
Ohio Environmental Council
The
Sierra Club
Dean Gettinger
Par
Gettinger
Alexander school board weighs levy loss as parents ask next steps
Alexander Public participation dominated a regular board meeting after voters rejected the district's 1.5 percent earned income tax levy. Board President Fred Davis warned the budget is shrinking and urged continued community involvement while noting turnout was small. AELA President Beth Horton commented on community attitudes toward funding.
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Albany
Alexander
Fred Davis
District levy vote shows limited support amid wellness center debate
Athens County voters backed the levy 43.85 percent to 56.15 percent in unofficial Board of Elections results. District leaders note ongoing budget cuts for 2017-2018 and plan a possible May or August ballot redo. Phase one of the Wellness Center costs 1.5 million, with private donations for phase two via the Alexander Spartan Booster Club.
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Messenger
Athens County
Board of Elections
Aaron Schirm
Athens
Vinton
Meigs
Davis
Schirm
Mike Chapman
Chapman
Alexander Spartan Booster Club
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Mothman
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Joy
NieaaNia
Tinea Tote
A&8 Community
Aevadseevon Secur
Edevenestakeerreeseedy
Athan
Wayne
Alexander School Board
Alexander Local Education Association
Beth Horton
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