Athens woman files to run for 94th District in Ohio House
Athens resident Sarah Grace filed as a Democratic candidate for the 94th District. Grace, mother of four and wife of Judge-elect Todd Grace, urged thoughtful leadership as Debbie Phillips leaves. She cited paid family leave and affordable childcare and emphasized education, small business experience, and community work. Republican Abe Alassaf and Democrat Eddie Smith also announced bids for the March primary.
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Ohio House of Representatives
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Todd Grace
Columbus
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House of Representatives
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Abe Alassaf
Eddie Smith
Indicted trio tied to Athens heroin ring case
Joshua D. Gambrel 30 Nelsonville Kevin D. Payne 24 Athens and Natasha North 35 Athens were indicted on a heroin trafficking scheme moving drugs from Columbus to the Athens area. Raleigh M. Morris 23 Athens pleaded guilty to a related count and awaits court action.
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Joshua D. Gambrel
Nelsonville
Kevin D. Payne
Natasha North
Raleigh M. Morris
Gambrel
Payne
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Athens County
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Morris
Jeanne Welle 88 Dies in Comics Community Notice
Jeanne Welle, 88, of Comics, Extora trecete, passed away peacefully. Survived by relatives in the area. service details pending. Memorial arrangements to be announced by the family.
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Jeanne Welle
Holiday travel sees low gas prices amid fears
Travel season starts with cheap gasoline while terrorism concerns loom. About 46.9 million Americans are expected to journey for Thanksgiving, with heavy congestion likely on major highways and at airports.
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Grandma’s
Go-Mart
Route 56
County seeks emergency plan site for each school
Athens County EMA Director Fred Davis asked commissioners to hire a consultant to craft site plans for all public schools. The plan covers a command post, first responder staging, family reception, crisis counseling, and helicopter landing zones, with a $12,800 contract to Eckelberry’s firm King Valley Consulting.
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EMA
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Athens High seniors strive to make a difference
Athens High School sent upward of 100 seniors out into the community for its 16th Seniors Make a Difference Day. Volunteers chose groups like Last Chance Corral and the Athens County Dog Shelter, aiming to foster lasting ties with local organizations and the senior center.
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Cassie Staten
Caleb Moon
Athens
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Andrea Anderson
Last Chance Corral
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Moon
Staten
Wayne National Forest
Janet Dearth
Athens United Seniors
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