Athens Messenger Contact Details and Staff
Established 1825 The Athens Messenger lists Route 33 North and Johnson Road, Athens Ohio 45701 with phone and email contacts for letters to the editor and staff roles including Monica Nieporte Joe Higgins Josh Wilder Jeff Bunch Ike Weiss and their respective addresses and emails.
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Monica Nieporte
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Joe Higgins
Shiggins
Josh Wilder
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Jeff Bunch
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Ike Weiss
Iweiss
First responders save life at Jackson High football game
The Taggart family credits first responders and divine grace after Tom Taggart Sr. suffered a heart attack during the Nelsonville York vs Wheelersburg playoff game at Jackson High School on November 2. They praise lifesavers who acted quickly, giving him a second chance and a lasting place in their hearts.
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Jackson High School
Nelsonville- York
Wheelersburg High School
Tom Taggart Sr
Sandy Taggart
Grace of God
Thankful for pets and family during Thanksgiving reflections
A family recalling two dogs and two cats, noting Teddy the Keeshond who died in May and Gipper the aggressive retriever, both named for presidents. Gilbert the cat shows a jaw mass with biopsy pending, while Cali the other cat remains devoted. The piece contrasts human and animal medical care costs and emotional bonds.
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Teddy
Keeshond
Gipper
Cushing
Gilbert
Sullivan
Dominican Republic
Egypt
India
Cali
Coolidge
Shame and the power of shaming in modern life
A guest columnist argues that moral outrage through online shaming harms victims and perpetuates stigma. The piece notes public shaming’s history, the harm of blaming the victim, and lists areas like poverty and disease as unfair targets while citing George Weckman, a retired professor and church music director.
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George Weckman
Christ Lutheran Church
Surviving a Thanksgiving meltdown in post election era
A compact cautionary card on handling political tension at Thanksgiving. It sketches fear fueled by debate and family clashes, suggests avoiding alcohol and rigid segregation fantasies, and urges calm, politeness, and silent gratitude while staying together. It notes sharp irony about modern discourse and social media dynamics, urging restraint.
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Mom
Mr. Kass
America
the Republic
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Rude Hamilton
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