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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 2016
Page
2
Georgia mobile home fire kills six including four children
A Georgia mobile home fire started by an improperly installed wood stove killed six people in Trion, including four children. Investigators ruled the blaze accidental, citing proximity of the stove to a wood panel wall as the cause, with Milton Bradley Jones and Demi Josephine Jones among the deceased and 5-year-old Clair McKenzie Jones, 3-year-old Lola Rosanna Jones, 3-month-old Olivia Josephina Jones, and cousin Jada Marie Kendrick among the victims. Another fatal house fire in Gwinnett County left five dead. its cause remains undetermined though linked to the back deck area pending investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trion
Georgia
Glenn Allen
Atlanta
Allen
Milton Bradley Jones
Demi Josephine Jones
Clair McKenzie Jones
Lola Rosanna Jones
Olivia Josephina Jones
Jada Marie Kendrick
Gwinnett County
Tommy Rutledge
Target recalling 127K Halloween gel clings over choking risk
Target is recalling about 127000 decorative gel window clings sold nationwide in August and September for about 1. The clings can separate exposing a decal and two button batteries posing a choking hazard to children. Consumers should remove them and return to Target for a full refund. No injuries reported. The recall is announced by the U S Consumer Product Safety Commission.
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Minneapolis
U.S
Consumer Product Safety Commission
CPSC
Target
Tinyurl.com
Californians eyeAlpaca farm venture after Phoenix Hill visit
A couple from Southern California expresses growing interest in alpaca ownership after touring Phoenix Hill Farm with Marilyn and Bruce Wentworth. They cite small space needs, climate adaptability, and rapid industry growth. Alpacas welcome familiar faces with hay but are generally not petting targets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Phoenix Hill Farm
Marilyn
Bruce Wentworth
Wentworths
Stacie
Bruce
NAMI Walks Highlight Community Support in Athens
Eight years in office as state representative, Phillips urged vigilance on mental health funding in Ohio. Athens area noted for inclusivity and care as NAMl Walk the Walk participants from Ohio University and Hocking College praised. Michelle Dicken, Beasley Mill tenant, highlighted for yearly participation wearing a court jester hat to emphasize that mental health awareness is not a joke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillips
Ohio
Athens
Patterson
Ohio University
Hocking College
Michelle
Dicken
Beasley Mill
Nagy
West Union Street
Grandma Gatewood bio inspires new children’s book
Ohio University Press author from Celina wrote a picture book about Grandma Gatewood. Houts researched in Gallia County and explored Gatewood’s life, the Buckeye Trail, and her gardening achievements while tying in her own hiking experiences in the Hocking Hills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houts
Celina
Ohio
Hocking Hills
Richard Rowe
Old Man’s Cave
Rowe
Grandma Gatewood
Gallia County
Ohio University Press
Jeffrey Kallet
OU Press
Rocks
Buckeye Trail
Obituaries for Sherman Hopkins Jr and Becky Hart in Ohio area
Sherman Hopkins Jr a 77 year old Athens resident died October 21 2016. A UM Ohio University alumnus and former adjunct professor he served in multiple administrative roles and supported Prison Ministry Gideons and local clubs. Becky Hart by contrast died October 22 2016 after a long period of service to credit unions and charity causes in Ohio. Her 24 years at the Ohio Credit Union League and leadership in Appalachian Ohio funded scholarships and community programs. Cremation for Hopkins and a funeral service for Hart were announced with memorial gifts directed to charity funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman Hopkins, Jr
Athens
Laurels of
McArthur
Sherman V
Elizabeth Leonette “Nettie” Tinkham Hopkins
McArthur High School
Ohio University
Ohio University College of Business
Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Mature of
Tri-County Mental Health Service
Sherman
Gideons International
Athens Jaycees
S.E. Ohio
Bass Club
Natalie
Lynn) Black
Hilliard
Jeffery Hopkins
Newport
Kentucky
Gregory Hopkins
Joel
Ellen) Hopkins
Rockledge
Florida
Valerie
Job) Vranish
E. Grand Rapids
Michigan
Jonathan (Lorelei) Hopkins
Raleigh
North Carolina
Katelyn Black
David Black
Jasper & Orion
Columbus
Romola Hopkins
Jagers & Sons Funeral
Elk Cemetery
c/o
Athens Gideons
P.O. Box
Jagersfuneralhome.com
Becky Hart
Cathy Hart
Bob Raser
Gearld Hart
Helen Hart
Perry
Michele Hart
Cora
David Perry
Golda
Ray Hart
Becky
Ohio Credit Union League
Westside Free Store
Ronald McDonald House
Central Ohio
Ohio Credit Union Foundation
Foundation For Appalachian Ohio
Southeast Ohio Food Bank
Garrett-Cardaras
W. High St
Jeff Perry
Vinton County
Foundation of
Appalachian Ohio
Public Square
Nelsonville
Ohio
Obituary: Mary Kieffer 73 of Murray City Ohio
Mary Kieffer 73 of Murray City Ohio died October 23 2016 at home born March 13 1943 in Jacksonville Ohio daughter of Alvin and Edna Malone survived by husband Leon Pearl Kieffer married March 25 1963 children Scott Paula Angela Lisa Rick and many grandchildren great granddaughter sister and brother in law and many nieces and nephews funeral 1 pm October 28 2016 Brown Funeral Home Murray City with Rev Ernie Perkins burial Salem Cemetery calling hours October 27 2016 2 4 and 6 8 online condolences at brownfuneralservice net obituary archive at Athens Messenger online
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Helen Kieffer
Murray City
Ohio
Mary
Jacksonville
Alvin
Edna Malone
Leon Pearl Kieffer
Scott
Charla) Kieffer
Paula
David) Kennard
Nelsonville
Angela Thompson
Lisa
Roger) Lyons
Rick
Debbie) Kieffer
Columbus
Jim Campbell
Jim Kierns
Brown
Ernie Perkins
Salem Cemetery
Brownfuneralservice.net
Charles Shuster Dies at 63 in Stockport October 2016
Charles Michael Shuster, 63, of Stockport, died Friday October 21, 2016 at Fairfield Medical Center Lancaster. Matheney Funeral Home, McConnelsville, is in charge of arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Michael Shuster
Stockport
Fairfield Medical Center
Lancaster
Matheney Funeral Home
McConnelsville
Ohio Lottery Monday Picks Card
Ohio lottery results list daily draws with numbers for Day Pick 3 six nine zero Day Pick 4 two one zero one Night Pick 3 seven zero one Night Pick 4 seven three three six Rolling Cash 5 one eleven twenty three thirty two
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Rolling Cash
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