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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 2015
Page
1
At Umpqua Community College in Roseburg Oregon a gunman opened fire in a classroom killing at least nine before dying in a shootout with police. A survivor said the shooter demanded victims state their religion. The motive remained unclear.
Cornwell Properties of Athens submitted the top bid of just over 758000 for the Athens County Historical Society and Museum property, higher than the minimum by over 100000. The society plans to move to the First Christian Church building at West State and SEE BUYER ON PAGE A6.
Rain likely across the region with a high near 58 degrees and a low around 48. Winds remain light. Expect wet streets and umbrella needed later in the day and into the night.
Community notes list Gavin Glover age 90 from The Plains and Katy Mullins. Robert Haas age 80 from Avon Lake, Benny Taylor age 59 from Williamstown West Virginia. Jerry Snider age 75 from Logan, as recorded in A5 Classified.
Ohio University and Athens County law enforcement hosted the second annual Joint Police Advisory Council barbecue outside Baker University Center. Students and community members met APD and OUPD officers, toured cruisers, met a patrol horse and a bomb dog, and enjoyed free Kiser's BBQ snacks in a relaxed setting.
Saturday in Athens County features the 7th Annual Chix 4 a Cure 5K at Trimble High School with 8:30 a.m. registration and a 10 a.m. start plus a 9:30 a.m. kids fun run. Also the 41st Athens Marching Invitational at Athens High School with bands from Trimble Nelsonville and more and the 31st Indian Mound Festival at The Plains Community Park offering pumpkins hay rides mound tours pony rides inflatables and live entertainment.
Eric Young and the Athens County Board of Developmental Disabilities severed ties after four months on paid administrative leave. The severance totals 912,185.34, with 79,112.60 to Young, 12,072.74 for vacation and personal leave, and 26,645.04 to Beggs Law Offices for attorney fees. Take home before taxes is 6,540.30. Signed Sept. 23, seven days to revoke. finalized with prosecutor and board president John Day. Young served since 2010, previously assistant superintendent in 2008, amid earlier financial concerns and a verbal warning for alleged inaccurate information.
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