Big Brothers Big Sisters links pair of young women together
Aubrey Dorst a 16 year old Athens High School junior and Sara Rillero a 23 year old Ohio University graduate student in physical therapy have become sisters through the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Athens program. They spend time window shopping in downtown Athens going to Dairy Queen walking with dogs making cookies or hanging out with Sara and her OU roommates. The bond has developed over four years and is described as exceptional by Tracy Kelly of the program.
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Aubrey Dorst
Athens
Sara Rillero
Ohio University
Big Brothers
Big Sisters of Athens
Dairy Queen
Sara
Tracy Kelly
Stand Down event aids Athens County veterans and community
Organizers overwhelmed by success of the first Stand Down at the Athens County Fairgrounds with veterans and a service dog among tables and stations. Community partners including Athens County Job & Family Services Good Works Ohio University ROTC and Veterans Affairs support homeless and at risk residents. The event expands veteran focused aid to the broader community and follows a model from nearby counties.
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Attack
Athens County Fairgrounds
Athens County Job & Family Services
Good Works
Ohio University Rotc
Patrick
Monica Silverthorn
Veterans Affairs
Athens
Athens County
Ross County
Local farmers nonprofits test vegetarian chili for Athens City Schools
Farm to School Night fundraiser at Eclipse Company Store featured Cara Haughey and Sean Kiser tasting chili guiding a plan to replace a portion of meals with locally grown ingredients. The aim is a weekly local meal at Athens City Schools, expanding from the pilot project.
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Cara Haughey
Athens City
Sean Kiser
Kiser
Eclipse Company
Obituaries: Mentor Junior and New Marshfield residents noted
Obituary notices honor 81 formerly of Mentor Junior 91 of New Marshfield with page reference A6. The brief item records two local residents’ passing and directs readers to the page for full notices.
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Mentor
New Marshfield
Field of Screams brings frightful notes to Murphy's Farm woods
The Field of Screams Halloween attraction runs Fridays and Saturdays through Halloween at Murphy's Farm near Torch, featuring Wicked Woods and a haunted corn maze accessed by hayrides. About 20 actors perform nightly, with age restrictions and a family-friendly Sunday option called Family Friday. Admission is 15 dollars general, group rates apply, Friday children 5 dollars, adults free. Location details provided.
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Murphy's Farm
John Murphy
Murphy
Wicked Woods
Masonic
Vienna
West Virginia
Osborne Road
John and
Mike Murphy
Debbie Murphy
Torch Road
Torch
Field of Screams
Coolville
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