Nelsonville pig caper ends with owner reunion
Nelsonville police chased a loose pot bellied pig named Bacon on Scott Street. Officer Meeks and City Manager Gary Edwards corralled the animal with help from Meredith McGinnis, then arranged for its return to the owner and eventual veterinary appointment.
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Fire destroys unoccupied 10069 Featherstone Road home in Stewart-A area
Firefighters from Rome Two along with Richland Area Amesville and Athens EMS and Red Cross battled a makeshift one story home on Featherstone Road, fully engulfed with total damage. The structure owned by Richard Stobart was unoccupied, with Michael Stobart reporting the blaze at about 1 30 p.m. Investigators led by Fire Chief Jeremy Snedden will determine the cause, with possible state Fire Marshal involvement. no injuries reported.
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Athens County History: Homecoming Halloween Parade in Athens
The Athens County column notes Ohio University hosts homecoming aligned with Halloween weekend and a parade beginning at Lindley Hall. Advertising items include Clover Farm 23 cent sale groceries and Gem Pharmacy Halloween chocolates. Local sports mention Nelsonville High now Nelsonville York Buckeyes vs Jackson Iron Men in Southeastern Ohio League Friday night.
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New Jaws of Life equipment helps in rescue in Nelsonville
Nelsonville Fire Chief Harry Barber and firefighter Drake Chilcote respond to a submerged car call on Burr Oak Boulevard rescuing an elderly woman trapped neck deep in water. The crew used $25,000 portable Jaws of Life, enabling swift access, cooling, and a helicopter airlift to a medical facility. Barber notes the device paid for itself.
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Mussel die-off alarms central Ohio biodiversity
Biologists and officials investigate dying mussels along miles of Big Darby Creek in central Ohio. Clubshell and northern riffleshell species are affected as experts survey and collect samples, with causes unknown and weeks needed for answers. The creek, a National Scenic River, is a biodiversity hotspot and key heritage site, prompting urgency from environmental groups.
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Ohio
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Anthony Sasson
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Columbus Dispatch
John Tetzloff
Darby Creek Association
America
Tetzloff
Darby
Jo Ann Banda
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Tom Watters
Ohio State University
Allegheny River
Pennsylvania
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