Couple seeks road safety fixes before county panel
A Coolville area couple asked Athens County Commissioners for action on safety issues on County Roads 64 and 56 where residents say drivers left of center while cresting hills. They criticized County Engineer Jeff Maiden for unresponsiveness as the agency flags tight funding, patching delays, and winter damage. The panel will relay concerns to Maiden, who notes high winter costs and reduced staff while citing completed and planned projects and grant support. Commissioners approved a $400,000 State Issue funds application to pave Road 20 and a slip repair on Road 33B, with cost shares and bidding arranged.
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Athens Middle School teachers win Thomas Edison STEM award
Three Athens Middle School teachers Stephanie List Mary Ann Hopple and Kristen Diki received the Thomas Edison award for excellence in STEM education for the 2014 2015 school year. Principal Kara Raines praised their roles coordinating the science fair district science day and MathCounts activities.
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Door to door scam report in Athens targets utilities
Athens Chief of Police Tom Pyle warns of a possible scam from a person claiming to represent Entrust Energy and AEP Ohio and Columbia Gas. The individual lacked company logos, could not provide documentation, asked to see bills, and noted name, address, and account numbers on a form. The group is not registered with code enforcement or Athens County aggregation.
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Referred records fail to quiet critics in charter flap
In Columbus Democrats press for an independent probe into altered charter school sponsor evaluations after the Education Department releases thousands of records. Rep. Teresa Fedor of Toledo says ousted School Choice Director David Hansen warrants a deep, independent review. The documents show no evidence Kasich or Superintendent Richard Ross directed the changes.
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Ohio elections chief defends ballot invalidation move
Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted faced challenges in three counties over anti-fracking ballot proposals. His lawyers argued the petitions fail to meet constitutional and state-law requirements, asserting the court should dismiss the complaint as the secretary was applying clear authority. Plaintiffs seek an expedited ruling before the upcoming November election.
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Developers propose mixed use offices and condos near Route 682
Columbus developer Gary Gitlitz seeks annexation into Athens for 47 acres off Route 682 and Luhrig Road to enable a planned unit development. plan includes two to three medical and professional office buildings around a pond and 15 to 20 condos priced 200000 to 250000. project estimate 10 to 15 million depends on demand and finishes. annexation hearings set by Athens County on Oct 20 and Sept 14 discussions by city council. nine owners listed including Ronald and Sandra Hope of Albany. No PUD application yet filed.
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Athens County DC board member resigns over conflicts
A member of the Athens County Board of Developmental Disabilities resigns citing employment conflicts. Terry Conry missed four meetings, triggering grounds for dismissal under Ohio law. The Athens County Commissioners must appoint a replacement within 60 days per the code.
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Athens County Board of Developmental Disabilities to meet special session
Athens County Board of Developmental Disabilities will hold a special meeting at 6 30 p m on Tuesday September 8 at Beacon School to consider appointment employment dismissal discipline promotion demotion or compensation of a public employee or official.
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Historical society to vacate church for 180 days of renovations
O Grady described a 180 day occupancy post closing with renovations to the church building and relocation of 60 000 artifacts the society library and other items. Interim Pastor Jeff Bartlett said worship can continue in the current building until a new church is built after acquiring property on Church Hill Drive off Radford Road.
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