Amesville mayor Gary Goosman on roots, roots, and rural growth
Gary Goosman, director of senior programs for Corporation for Ohio Appalachian Development and Amesville mayor, discusses origins in Cincinnati, schooling at Ohio University, a move back to the area nine years ago, and a plan to boost jobs and tourism while cherishing community and a garden filled life.
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Corporation For Ohio Appalachian Development
Amesville
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Athens County
Cincinnati
Athens
Ohio University
Marietta
San Francisco
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Athens County invites pride via photos and posts online
Residents are urged to share a photo or message celebrating living in Athens County. Post on Facebook with the hashtag iamathensco or tweet an image from Athens. You may also email info athensmessen ger.com to nominate others.
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Appeals argue 10 year term for woman in four drug cases
The Fourth District Court of Appeals in Athens County heard oral arguments over Elizabeth Powell, 27, formerly of Columbus, Pomeroy and The Plains, serving 10 years eight months after four Athens County drug cases. Powell challenges underlying sentences and possible remand for re sentencing amid res judicata questions as prosecutors push to uphold and finalize penalties. A decision will follow at a later date.
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Fourth District Court of Appeals
Athens County
Elizabeth Powell
Columbus
Pomeroy and
the Plains
Powell
Francisco Luttecke
Origi
Meg Saunders
Luttecke
Saunders
12Th District Court of Appeals
Student sues OU over cost of non existent license courses
Alison Sawmiller of Convoy Ohio files in the Court of Claims alleging OU adviser Deb Rezebek urged two courses for an alternative Family and Consumer Sciences license not recognized by the Ohio Department of Education. She seeks 2991 dollars for summer 2013-14 course priced at 1485 dollars and fall 2014-15 course priced at 1506 dollars.
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University
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Convoy
Ohio
Court of Claims of Ohio
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Babysitter charged in death of infant grandson
Cincinnati authorities say Kathy Huff, 32, of Cleves, while under heroin influence, babysat her 4 month old grandson Killian Rowan and both were found unresponsive. Huff was indicted on involuntary manslaughter and child endangering. Deputies found Huff unresponsive in a bathtub and the infant unresponsive elsewhere. Prosecutors described the death as a drowning after Huff used heroin and bathed the child. The infant died October 16.
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Cincinnati
Hamilton County
Joseph Deters
Kathy Huff
Cleves
Huff
Killian Rowan
Ohio fracking tax study urges phased changes with trigger
A Columbus based study group on Ohio severance tax recommends gradual implementation or a trigger to adjust oil and gas taxes. The 56 page report aligns with Kasich’s view of a low tax burden but avoids specific rate hikes. It notes revenue could support infrastructure and stresses market conditions affect new revenue.
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Columbus
Ohio
John Kasich
Kasich
Bob Peterson
Tax Commission
Peterson
Protesters face appeal after disorderly conduct ruling
The court grappled with whether a brief street protest on Court East Washington and College blocked traffic. Judges debated hindrance, witness sufficiency, and whether a permit was needed for street marching. Original guilty pleas by Marzec, Tussing and Amireh carry 30‑day sentences stayed with one year good behavior plus 30 hours community service. appeals forthcoming.
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East Washington Street
College Street
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McGee
Hoover
Stanley
William Grim
Athens
Matthew McFarland
Adele
Marzec
Tussing
Amireh
Grim
Shawley
Athens County audit earns state award for distinction
A state audit of Athens County received a clean report from Auditor Dave Yost, qualifying the county for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction. Yost praised taxpayers' expectations for accurate records and the county's accountability. Wayne National Forest officer Luke Johnson and his dog Hondo won top honors at the 2015 Bluegrass K-9 Narcotics Trials in Mount Sterling, Kentucky, Oct 2–5, on a 24-team field with a point-based scoring system.
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State Auditor’s
Dave Yost
Auditor of State
Yost
Wayne National Forest
Luke Johnson
Hondo
Mount Sterling
Kentucky
Strickland and Turner to speak at Athens fall dinner
Frances Strickland wife of Senate candidate Ted Strickland and Nina Turner former Ohio Senate minority whip and current Ohio Democratic Party Engagement Chair will headline the Athens County Democratic Party fall dinner. The event is Thursday Oct 29 at 6 30 p m at the Athens American Legion Post 21 520 W Union St. Albany leaf drop off is Saturday Oct 31 from 9 a m to noon at the sewer plant 6060 E Clinton St call (740) 698 6127 for info.
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Nina Turner
Athens County
Democratic Party
Strickland
Ted Strickland
U.S. Senate
Turner
Ohio Senate
Ohio Democratic Party
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