Local Athens Messenger Contact and Staff Inquiries
Contact details for the Athens Messenger are listed with Route 33 North and Johnson Road Athens Ohio. Phone, email, and staff roles include Monica Nieporte president Joe Higgins editor Josh Reith design editor Jeff Bunch advertising director Ike Weiss production manager and general inquiry email info athensmessenger com.
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Joe Higgins
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Editorial: Registering drones falls short of needed safety
The editorial argues the planned recreational drone registration by the Obama administration is insufficient to curb rising UAV use. It urges mandatory transponders and geo fencing, notes enforcement gaps, and calls for faster rules for commercial operators to unlock safer, broader drone use. It warns the cost and effort are minor compared with safety benefits, and mentions Amazon as an investor in drone tech.
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Quote highlights China middle class outpacing America
Commentator notes new research suggesting China's middle class is larger than the United States and more Chinese enjoy the so called American Dream, prompting reflection on domestic economic conditions and global manufacturing.
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China
America
Election letters deadline at noon for Athens area
The Messenger invites letters to the editor on the November 3 election. Limit to 300 words and sign with name and hometown. Include a phone number for verification. Mail to P O Box 4210 Athens OH 45701 or email shiggins athensmessenger.com. All letters may be edited. Deadline is today at noon.
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Race policing and mistrust in modern law enforcement
Commentary on the Ben Fields school incident and broader pattern of police violence in schools. Notes video of a black student being restrained, historical racial tensions, and declining public trust evidenced by Gallup data. Argues for addressing enforcement flaws before expanding laws. previews future column on policing history.
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Ben Fields
Columbia
South Carolina
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Mother Jones
Derek Lopez
Northside Alternative High School
San Antonio
Lopez
Alvarado
Northside
Gallup
U.S
All Day Breakfast Sparked by McDonalds Debate
A letter argues against all day breakfast, mocking McDonalds and warning the nation about obesity. The author cites Ecclesiastes on seasons, laments constant dining choices, and links breakfast timing to politics and sports while stressing health and restraint.
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