Judge rules Hilltop liable in Nelsonville blasting case
A judge in Athens County Common Pleas Court found Hilltop Energy Inc liable for damage to the Nolan home caused by blasting for the Nelsonville bypass project. The decision focuses on liability with damages and additional issues to be scheduled in a hearing.
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Michael
Susan Nolan
Pleasantview Avenue
Athens County Common Pleas Court
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Beaver Excavating Co
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Hilltop
Nolan
L. Alan Goldsberry
Overdose victims donate growing share of organs in Ohio
In Toledo area hospitals overdose deaths fuel more organ donations. Brandon Morris died in 2015 after a heroin overdose, but his liver saved another life. Life Connection of Ohio reports rising overdose donor shares from 3 percent in 2013 to 19 percent in 2015 and 18 percent in 2016, as program notes highlight broader trends in western Ohio.
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Toledo
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Laurie Clemons
Brandon Morris
Northwest
George Henderson
Associated Press
Portman shifts stance on Trump amid Ohio ads
In Columbus, Senator Rob Portman faces sharp criticism over the timing of ending his Trump endorsement. Democrats call him gutless as he pivots to Mike Pence while write-ins complicate voting. A new Democratic spot accuses Portman of cowardice for backing Trump after the sexual remarks controversy.
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Ohio
Trump
Columbus
U.S
Rob Portman
Donald Trump
Portman
American Bridge
Antonia Webb
Mike Pence
Ted Strickland
Joe McCarthy
George Wallace
Alabama
Athens County Land Tranfers Totals Include Numerous Home Purchases
A wide list of Athens County land transfers shows numerous residential deeds and parcels changing hands. Buyers include Christopher Fox, Russell Klinebrier, Roger Sams, White Oak Holdings Ltd., TORK LLC, and many others with prices ranging from a few thousand to over two hundred thousand dollars. The record includes foreclosures and sales across Nelsonville Chauncey Athens Albany The Plains Glouster Coolville Millfield New Marshfield and surrounding areas.
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DGC Properties LLC
W. Franklin St
Nelsonville
Christopher Fox
Kenneth
Ruth Birchfield
Welling
Chestnut St
Russell Klinebrier
Shirley Northrop
Coolville
Roger Sams
Betty Murrey
Joann Barnhart
Spring St
Chauncey
White Oak Holdings Ltd
Scare tactics target pigeons at Athens County Courthouse
In Athens County the clock tower noise maker, heard every four minutes, aims to chase pigeons from the Courthouse roof and reduce droppings on the Washington Street steps. Commissioner Charlie Adkins says the device moved pigeons upward and will be repositioned outside the tower to try to drive them away. Clerk Ann Trout offers help, joking about hourly horn blasts to deter birds.
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Athens
Athens County
Charlie Adkins
Washington Street
Adkins
Ann Trout
Trout
AEP Access to Environmental Education Mini-Grant Program Opens
The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio invites applications from educators and 5013 nonprofits in 32 Appalachian Ohio counties for grants of 500 to 1500 dollars. About 26000 dollars total funding is available for projects engaging youth with local natural resources and sharing lessons locally. Applications are due November 11. details and past recipients are on AppalachianOhio.org.
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Nelsonville
Foundation For Appalachian Ohio
AEP
Appalachian Ohio
Foundation
AppalachianOhio.org
Athens water boil order issued for several streets
A water boil order issued Monday at 2 30 p m for Dalton Avenue between Avon Place and Eden Place and Grand Park Boulevard between Dalton and Jacobs Drive remains in effect until Tuesday at 4 p m.
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Athens
Dalton Avenue
Avon Place
Eden Place
Grand Park Blvd
Dalton
Jacobs Drive
Water boil order issued for Buchtel after major break
A water boil order is in effect in Buchtel due to a major water line break. Officials warn of a water outage until repairs are completed and the order remains until further notice.
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Buchtel
Sewer project closes street on West Hills Drive
Athens city announces a storm line replacement will close the northern side of West Hills Drive between Elizabeth and Walker Streets from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, with no through or emergency traffic allowed and motorists urged to avoid the area.
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West Hills Drive
Elizabeth
Walker Streets
City of
Athens
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