Athens woman pleads innocent in fatal 2014 crash
Jessica R. Hart, 29, of Athens pleads not guilty to two counts aggravated vehicular homicide one count aggravated vehicular assault and one count operating a vehicle under the influence in the Chauncey case. Barnhart died after falling from Hart’s pickup on December 26 2014 with heroin reportedly found in the vehicle. A Jan. 12 pretrial hearing is set.
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Athens man Doug Latz aids disabled through can recycling
Doug Latz, a Chauncey resident and HAVAR consumer, rides a bicycle with a trailer of cans to fund his purchases. The 52 year old uses recycling proceeds to buy bikes and makes payments on a Fat Tad model at Athens Bicycle. He was seen near the Athens County Sheriff's Office while a brief interview touched on his possum rescue efforts earlier this year.
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Man recovers possums, then reveals recycling life and biking tale
A passerby spots a mother hit by a car while babies survive. Sheriff’s Lt. Morris helps with the young possums after the county dog shelter is contacted. The possums die too young. The interview shifts to a lifelong can collector noting yearly efforts, injuries, and plans to retire after paying off his Fat Tad bike.
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Morris
HAVAR
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Athens County pride call to share photos and nominate others
A local call invites residents to post photos or messages showing pride in Athens County on social media using the iamathensco hashtag. Readers can also email nominations to info athensmessenger.com to highlight fellow residents.
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Ohio Statehouse to tighten security next week
Ohio Statehouse to add metal detectors for all visitors starting Monday. Bags will be inspected and back sp council prohibited. entry limited to two street level doors while High Street entrance closes. Patrol cites Paris attacks and aims to protect the 200000 annual visitors and staff.
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Glouster man re sentenced for sex offenses delayed to December
Thomas Shifflet, 78, convicted of multiple gross sexual imposition counts involving children, was set for re sentencing in Athens County Common Pleas Court but missed due to a transportation clerical error. He faces a December 18 re sentencing date while in Chillicothe Correctional Facility.
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Athens Library local author fair showcases writers and art
The Athens Public Library hosts a local author and illustrator fair from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday with authors Dinty Moore Alison Stine Patty Mitchell and Patrick and Janette Quackenbush. Readings 2 to 3 p.m. and sales of books and artworks.
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Body buried in Ohio yard identified as California man
A 31-year-old California man, Nicholas A. Rowe of Chula Vista, is identified as the homicide victim found buried in a vacant Cleveland yard. Police say a missing person probe led to the site where ground was disturbed and a handgun was recovered. The medical examiner cites gunshot head injuries. No suspects named.
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Ex-top aide billed travel and salon time as work hours
Ohio inspector general found Laura Johnson claimed about 533 hours of paid work while not at the office, including 86 hours of drive time to salons and 5 hours at salons, totaling $5,245. Johnson repaid $1,290.17. Taylor faced questions over authorization and oversight.
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