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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 2016
Page
2
Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers and a high near 64. Humidity around 72 percent and southwest winds 8 to 10 mph. Tonight expects a slight shower chance with low about 61. Record highs and lows noted for context.
Homeless advocates and the Ohio Democratic Party filed a high court emergency appeal seeking to block rules that could disqualify thousands of absentee and provisional ballots for minor mistakes. The appeal questions Ohio’s Secretary of State Husted’s order to count provisional ballots with minor errors if identity and eligibility can be verified, arguing it may be reversed by a state court. Justice Elena Kagan asked for a response by Monday.
Steven Lee Perry 62 of Hamden died October 25 2016 at home after a long illness. He was born April 22 1954 in Logan son of Betty Perry and the late Orlan Darrell Perry. He married Debra Kaye Pierce Perry 43 years ago and is survived by son Jeremy and daughter Jessica, grandchildren Darrin Kelcie Zane Logan Lydia, siblings, mother in law Helen Pierce and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral October 29 at Calvary Assembly of God McArthur with burial at Elk Cemetery. Donations to Calvary Assembly of God Children’s Church. Steve Banik 52 of Redtown died October 26 2016 at home after choosing a peaceful life with family. He is survived by his wife Wendy and their children Felicia Fussner Casey Banik grandchildren Ethan Josie Bryce, brothers Paul James Luke Edward Pete and Mark, sisters Judy Susan Barb Annette Mary Erica, a niece Kerri Parsons and friend Brian Shust. Funeral October 29 at Bishopville Church of Christ with burial at an area cemetery. Contributions to Chix-4-A-Cure. Arrangements by Morrison Funeral Chapel.
Kristi Goss a former Garland County administrative assistant was arrested on six counts of fraudulent use of a county credit card. Prosecutors say about $200,000 in charges included Razorbacks tickets a diamond bracelet pet insurance and a dog tuxedo bought from Amazon. A gag order request was filed.
Miller used women to advance his drug operation, promising gifts to recruit and control them. Several women were arrested and charged. He pleaded guilty in Meigs County to trafficking in heroin and fleeing, receiving a two year sentence. Athens County case runs concurrently with Meigs. A $6 million bond was set when arrested in March, and he remains jailed.
Carson requested a $25,000 bond with 10 percent allowed for Smathers, a local resident with family ties, but Judge George McCarthy kept the bond denial due to public safety risk. A mental evaluation was ordered. Smathers faces charges of sexual assault on a 9-year-old at his home with July and August alleged offenses. Pretrial set for November 22 and jury trial for January 10. journalist Larry Di Giovanni contributed.
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