Athens Messenger Contact and Editorial Team
The Athens Messenger lists staff and contact details for the Athens Ohio newsroom. Monica Nieporte is president, Joe Higgins is editor, Josh Wilder design editor, Jeff Bunch advertising director, Ike Weiss production manager. The newspaper operates from Route 33 North and Johnson Road, Athens, Ohio 45701 with a public email for letters to the editor.
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Obama urges smooth transition as Trump takes helm
President Obama held a post election press conference before his Greece Germany and Peru trip stressing a smooth transition for the country. He praised Trump’s attention to his advice in a private White House meeting and noted the new reality facing the incoming administration. He highlighted economy and international issues to be handed to Trump and called for new voices in the Democratic Party while outlining ongoing global concerns including Iran sanctions climate talks Syria and Guantanamo.
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Nation needs the gift of hope right now
A reflection after the election calls for unity amid division. The author urges ongoing civic engagement, kindness, and compassion, noting democracy thrives on debate and collective effort. This Jewish perspective emphasizes hope, responsibility, and action beyond political outcomes to strengthen the republic.
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Guns as a public health threat and the case for honest talk
An opinion piece argues American men die younger due to gun violence, car crashes, and overdoses, with guns dominating the life-expectancy gap. It notes CDC hesitance post 1996 funding limits, Florida gun ownership privacy laws, and calls for frank discussions and policy to reduce gun deaths.
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Post truth era shadows in Trump transition and media
A column rails at the post truth rhetoric surrounding Donald Trump. It notes Ivanka Trump's bracelet promotion, his transition chaos, family involvement, conflicts of interest, and the White House power shift led by Steve Bannon. It condemns press suppression, fake news, and the rise of a post truth presidency, urging support for a free press.
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