Former Bobcat player sues OU over career-ending injuries
Ry Lee Rogers, a Cambridge native and former Ohio University catcher, sues OU claiming head coach Rob Smith’s negligence caused injury. The suit, filed in the Ohio Court of Claims seeking over 25,000, alleges Smith discouraged reporting injuries and overworked him in 2013 during a bullpen event, leading to a second torn labrum and end of his career.
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Athens DD board forum weighs Kevin Davis as superintendent candidate
Athens County Board of Developmental Disabilities hosted an open forum for employees stakeholders and community members to meet Kevin Davis the sole interviewee for ACBDD superintendent post He voiced views on unions privatization and conflict free case management and said his decision hinges on family discussion and his current Ohio University role Davis supported union involvement while cautioning on meeting frequency He rejected privatization plans unless planning safeguards protect services and staff The board met in executive session then scheduled a personnel discussion for Oct 13 at Beacon School in Athens.
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City parking garage closure set for October 16 to 26
Athens city announces the municipal parking garage will close Friday October 16 through Monday October 26 for floor and ceiling treatment. Closures will affect lower level and basement in stages with reopening planned by noon October 26 and continued access changes through October 30. For questions contact Ron Lucas at (740) 592-3340 or flucas ci athens oh us.
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Athens County DD to hold special meeting October 13
The Athens County Board of Developmental Disabilities will meet at 6 30 p m October 13 at Beacon School 801 West Union Street to discuss wersomel All Nelsonville city offices close October 12 for Columbus Day Normal hours resume Tuesday Nelsonville City Council meets October 13 instead of October 12 The Trimble Two Wastewater District office in Jacksonville closes October 12 for Columbus Day
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Athens County hires new dog warden
Athens County Commissioners hired Shane Montgomery, a 50 year old inmate transport officer, as the new dog warden. He will start full time on Oct 25 with possible early part time work and will also serve as a special deputy. Montgomery has prior sheriff office experience since 2013 and previously ran a horse trail riding business in West Virginia.
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Fired Ohio island police chief found not guilty on two charges
PORT CLINTON Ohio AP former Put in Bay police chief Ric Lampela was cleared on two of three charges including dereliction of duty and falsification for blocking a sexual assault investigation involving a former officer. A remaining menacing charge awaits judge’s ruling later this week. Investigators said Lampela refused to pursue claims to avoid negative publicity for the department.
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