Athens Messenger Contacts and Editorial Roles
Athens Messenger address Route 33 North and Johnson Road in Athens Ohio lists contact emails for editor Joe Higgins design editor Josh Wilder and others. It provides phone and staff emails including Monica Nieporte president Ike Weiss production manager and Jeff Bunch advertising director for reader correspondence and advertising inquiries.
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Trump as the bogeyman who exposes gender bias
The piece argues that Donald Trump disrupted politics like a risky tech. He exposed sexism in Clinton criticism and forced a national reckoning on women’s leadership. His attacks on women reveal the double standard, as male cleverness is praised while female competence is questioned.
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Edwards Faces Fluctuating Stances On Abortion And Trump
The Athens News coverage notes Jay Edwards wavered on abortion and presidential endorsement. On abortion he claims to defend sanctity of life yet says arguments exist on both sides. On Trump he states no official endorsement but hints voting for him. The piece argues Edwards lacks principled clarity, praising Sarah Grace as sole principled choice.
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Gracees Policies Maker Her Best State Rep Candidate
A political endorsement urges voters in the 94th Ohio House district to support Sarah Grace over Jay Edwards. It cites ARCs regional rankings, critiques funding cuts, and condemns Trump alignment as signs of unqualified leadership, urging policy focus and regional benefit.
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Ohio district candidate skips local tea party meeting
A Meigs County Tea Party member faults a State Representative candidate for not attending after promises to speak. The writer notes messages to both candidates during the primary and cites a Sept. 27 encounter with Sarah Grace, who later did not attend due to a concurrent Ohio University debate. The piece condemns the candidate for unwillingness to listen to voters and warns against bigotry.
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Portman Ad Attacks Strickland Highlighted by Campaign Money
George Sherman of Athens argues that Portman ads label former governor Strickland responsible for Ohio’s 2006 2010 woes while ignoring Strickland’s Rainy Day Fund actions. He notes Koch money backing Portman and questions why Strickland’s side does not counter with funded responses. He cites Strickland’s background and Tea Party rise in 2010 and urges Ohio Democrats to counter with their own funding.
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Alexander schools levy urged for Nov ballot
Richard Lewis of the Ohio School Boards Association urges Alexander Local School District residents to support a 1.5 percent earned income levy that would raise 2.56 million dollars annually and stabilize funding as state support declines. The district faces a deficit growing beyond 1.7 million in three years despite staff attrition savings of over 6 million since 2008-09.
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Letter contrasts Jay Edwards with Sarah Grace in Athens News
A reader criticizes Jay Edwards letter to the editor for repeating platitudes and contrasts it with Sarah Grace’s clearer policy statements. The writer questions endorsements of limited life protections and cites Kasich’s defunding of Planned Parenthood as showing GOP shift. Roe v. Wade reference frames the debate.
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Letters to the Messenger Open for Submissions
The Messenger invites readers to send letters to the editor limited to 400 words. Political emails must arrive by November 2 and include a signature with name and hometown. A phone number is required for verification. Mail to P O Box 4210 Athens Ohio 45701 or email jhiggins athensmessenger.com.
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