City pushes 0.2% income tax rise at Athens forum
Athens city leaders mayor Steve Patterson and auditor Kathy Hecht defend a proposed 0.2 percent income tax increase from 1.65 to 1.85 percent. If approved in the general election it would be the first rise in 30 years, with funds allocated to the general fund streets and recreation. Abe Alassaf was set to speak but canceled due to a family matter.
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Athens County League of Women Voters Forum
Abe Alassaf
Alassaf
League
Steve Patterson
Kathy Hecht
General Fund
Hecht
Kids Safety Day at Lowes Draws Large Athens Crowd
Kids Safety Day at Lowe's in Athens drew the biggest turnout in years as organizers credited steady weekend crowds on East State Street. The event highlighted child safety awareness with activities and demonstrations for families and local residents.
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Lowes
Lowe’s
Athens
East State Street
Eighth annual Kids Safety Day draws record turnout
Jody Stieffel along with Lowe’s staff organized a large Kids Safety Day in Athens with participation from five police departments and eight area fire departments. New participants included the Jacksonville Fire Department and the Dairy Barn Arts Center. Weather favorable and local eateries boosted attendance into the hundreds as volunteers handed out Cincinnati Reds bags and kid friendly gear.
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Larry DI Giovanni
Lowe's
Richland Area
Fire Department
New Beginnings Animal Center
Cincinnati Reds
Lowe’s
Athens
Karen Lott
Lancaster
Dorian Lott
Pickerington
Reds
Dairy Barn
Jody Stieffel
Stieffel
Jacksonville
Taylor
Thatlassic Aire
Nelsonville man pleads innocent in rape case involving girlfriend and child
James Barr, 33, appeared in Athens County Common Pleas Court for arraignment on six felony charges including three counts of rape and three counts of domestic violence. He is held on a $250,000 bond after prosecutors sought a high amount with no 10 percent posting.
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Nelsonville
Southeastern Ohio
James Barr
Athens County Common Pleas Court
Athens County
Meg Saunders
Teens plead innocent in Athens County shooting case
Two teens Samuel Lott and Jacob Bowens pleaded not guilty to a superseding indictment in Athens County Common Pleas Court after a high speed chase with Athens Police. The charges include felonious assault a first degree felony along with receiving stolen property and failure to comply. The case advances after the Sept. 24 incident.
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Athens
Athens County Common Pleas Court
Patrick J. Lang
Samuel Lott
Nelsonville
Jacob Bowens
Carbon Hill
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Dorian
Lott
Annie
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Patrick Lang
Barr
Robert Toy
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