Athens rally backs Syrian refugee resettlement in Ohio
About 50 Athens residents gathered on the courthouse steps to oppose Governor Kasich. They voiced support for refugees, denounced anti refugee policy, and highlighted federal authority over immigration per the Refugee Act of 1980.
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Trimble Elementary boxing night heads to 40th charity event
Sam Jones of Sam's Gym in Glouster started Boxing for Books 40 years ago to aid Trimble Local School District. The fundraiser gathers boxers from ages 10 to adult from Columbus to Parkersburg with matches for police and firefighters. Admission is $5, prize drawings from Rocky Brands, aims to surpass last year's $5,000.
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Prosecutor disputes newspaper version of stabbing case
Athens County Prosecutor Keller Blackburn says the victim’s unprovoked stabbing claim differs from a Messenger story about James Warrener’s sentencing. Blackburn notes the earlier description was not part of the evidence used in the case, highlighting conflicting accounts.
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Glouster Council to Meet on Fire Truck Purchase
Glouster Village Council will hold a special meeting Friday at 8 a.m. in the Water and Electric Office to pass an ordinance to buy a fire truck from Athens. For information, call 740 767 3497.
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Megan Bee from Athens County finds art in life and land
Athens musician Megan Bee, formerly with Wormz & The Decomposers, grew up in Genoa Ohio. She lives in Athens County since 2003, plays guitar since 22 after wandering California, and works at Blue Eagle Music while teaching environmental education at Camp Oty Okwa. She cherishes the county as a handmade quilt of stories, land, and people.
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Athens County pride asked to share photos and stories
Readers are invited to post photos and messages celebrating Athens County using the hashtag iamathensco. Share on Facebook or Twitter and nominate others by emailing info athensmessenger.com.
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Alexander School Board Adopts Universal Dress Code
The Alexander Local School Board approved a universal dress code for students and staff after labor management discussions. Supt. Lindy Douglas said union staff led the effort to mirror the student code for consistency. The board, in a near two hour session, also accepted a cashier’s resignation and noted ongoing litigation with the village over a wellness center and sewer connection.
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