Athens Messenger Contact and Staff Directory 1825 Established
The Athens Messenger lists its origin in 1825 and provides contact details for the Athens, Ohio office. It includes the newsroom leadership Monica Nieporte and Joe Higgins, along with staff roles Josh Wilder design editor Jeff Bunch advertising director Ike Weiss and production manager Ike Weiss, with email addresses and phone numbers.
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Monica Nieporte
Mnieporte
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Joe Higgins
Higgins
Josh Wilder
Jeff Bunch
Ike Weiss
Voters urged to demand full budget on proposed tax issue
Three weeks before election, city administrators offer only piecemeal projections for the nearly 38 million from a 2 mill permanent income tax over 20 years. The mayor seeks trust for issue 1 with limited budget detail. Critics point to inconsistencies between claimed revenues and earlier projections and call for a comprehensive, public budget before voting on November 8.
Trump profile labeled a complex, controversial figure
The letter writer Bob Sheak of Athens presents a sweeping negative portrait of Donald Trump. It accuses him of narcissism misogyny anti-Muslim views and harsh rhetoric while praising strong military spending and wall policies. The piece cites business failures and alleged tax strategies as part of a broader critique.
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Mado
ISIS
Fox News
Atlantic City
Trump University
Wall Street
China
U.S
Saudi Arabia
Japan
South Korea
Bob Sheak
Athens
County Road 20 praised after long repair project
A longtime East Scatter Ridge resident commends County Engineer Jeff Maiden and his staff for fixing CR 20. The letter notes the project will improve road conditions for decades and praises the team for accessibility and dedication.
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Jeff Maiden
East Scatter Ridge
Maiden
Questions linger after PTO funds discrepancy at East Elementary
Reader questions the timing of a 1651 dollar bank deposit after a May book fair while Sarah Grace was treasurer and the account activity after she left the post on June 30. The letter cites IRS concerns, unauditable books, and delayed record access through September, urging accountability and answers.
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Sarah Grace
East Elementary Pto
Grace
Messenger
PTO
Letters to the Editor Guidance and Signatures
The Messenger invites letters up to 400 words. Please sign with your name and hometown. Include a phone number for verification.
Grace Grace for Ohio State Representative election card
Jeffrey Risner urges support for Sarah Grace as Ohio's next state representative citing infrastructure upgrades including roads bridges water systems and wastewater treatment and broadband expansion as essential for jobs and education with a call to vote for Grace and promises to fight for funding and progress.
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Sarah Grace
Ohio
Ms. Grace
Jim Rhoads
Jeffrey Risner
Athens
Edwards for State Representative Jay Edwards strong regional advocate
John L. Sullivan of Buchtel endorses Jay Edwards for Ohio Statehouse, urging Southeastern Ohio voters to support his candidacy. Sullivan highlights Edwards as a strong voice willing to act for regional issues despite political challenges.
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Athens County
Ohio
Southeastern
Jay Edwards
John L. Sullivan Buchtel
Grace for State Rep in Southeast Ohio
A supporter urges voters to back Sarah Grace for the State House, praising her as a wife mother businesswoman and cancer survivor who would fund rural schools bring quality jobs and keep families in Southeastern Ohio. The letter contrasts her commitment with her opponent and endorses voting on November 8.
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Sarah Grace
State House
Sarah
Ohio
Athens
Ohio University
House of Representatives
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