Athens County roots and a dairy barn journey
Jane Forrest Redfern, executive director of Dairy Barn Arts Center in Athens, grew up in Columbus, lived in Athens County off and on, and settled in Athens in 2004. She recalls joining OU as a baritone player in the 110, carrying the Ohio flag, interning in Dayton, and later moving back to lead Rural Action before taking the Dairy Barn post.
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Athens County arts leader reflects on Dairy Barn and county sights
Three years into leading the Dairy Barn Arts Center I aimed to boost its financial resilience and modernize. The speaker urges visitors to see the Dairy Barn on the National Register, Court Street, and rural towns like Trimble, Glouster, Albany, and the farms nearby. They advocate more opportunities and funding for entrepreneurs to grow small businesses and share a passion for dancing at weddings and celebrations.
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Athens County pride prompts photos and posts online
The Athens County community invites residents to share a photo or message celebrating hometown pride. Post on Facebook with the hashtag iamathen sco or email nominations to info athensmessen ger.com to nominate others.
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Trash truck fire blocks Columbus highway during morning rush
A trash truck caught fire on a downtown Columbus highway closing parts of I 70 and nearby ramps. No injuries were reported as firefighters extinguished the blaze and traffic rerouted. Authorities said ramps were shut to allow emergency access and traffic began to flow again by midmorning. Cause was not immediately known.
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Mayor Profile Highlights Local Service and Change
Former mayor of Buchtel and longtime public servant served four years as mayor, seven on the Nelsonville York School Board, and roles as a police officer and juvenile probation officer. He moved to Glouster nine years ago aiming to improve the village for the next generation, including his son.
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School boards gear up as districts prepare for vacancies
Trimble district will elect two new board members with President Kathy Trace seeking a four year term and Rob Miller pursuing a seat though not on the ballot due to certification issues. Athens City Schools sees Scott Nisley not running. Rusty Rittenhouse and Roger Brown seek seats, while Federal Hocking members Blasky and Torrence are unopposed. Alexander-R Rex Robinson and Scott Walton key for the educational service center board. Jay North filed but lacks certification.
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Contested township races dot Athens County ballots
Voters in half of Athens County's 14 townships face contests for trustee or fiscal officer on Nov. 3. Amesville, Bern, Canaan, Carthage, Lodi, Rome, York, and others host multi candidate races with unexpired term contests and several uncontested filings.
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Amesville
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David Bennett
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Canaan Twp
Russell Halbirt
Michael Yan
Lodi
Larry
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William Earl Barnhart
Trimble
Geoff Moore
Troy
Donald Allen Welch
Waterloo
William Gould
Carthage
Coolville
Gayle Buckley
Dorothy L. Cox
Rhonda Meeks
Shade
Jonetta Niggemeyer
Guysville
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Roseanna Hines
Athens
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Bern
Denise Tate
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Leesa Gilders
Dover
William Russell
Lee
Joyce Bobo
Willard Dunfee
Tia Barrett
James Neal Ford
Kimberly Russell
York
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Deer crashes into campus building chasing student at MSJ
Mount St. Joseph University student Kenny Mitchell escaped a hallway chase when a deer burst through a Seton Center window at Delhi Township school, sprinting to a loading dock where he was knocked aside. Witnesses saw the sprint and exit. family reports no serious injury and officials say minor damage occurred.
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Firewood supplies tighten as prices rise this winter regionwide
Region sees shorter firewood inventories and higher prices due to past ash tree removals and ongoing pest control. Providers like Neville Landscape & Tree Service in Holland and Lumber Jacks Quality Firewood in Ottawa Lake note 2 to 3 percent price increases. Denser woods such as red and white oak burn longer, while dryness checks remain advised for buyers.
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Hocking faculty grievances seek return to prior scheduling policy
The HCEA files multiple grievances against the college alleging violations of the collective bargaining agreement. Key points include restoring the previous on-campus hour policy, ceasing disciplinary actions over hours, removing disciplinary records, and improving communication channels. Additional filings accuse improper placement during hiring and required notice, with several 2015 grievances about terminations for credential issues and contract status changes.
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