Irma Threatens Florida as Path Shifts Toward Peninsula
Hurricane Irma, a Category 3 storm with 120 mph winds, increases to a possible Category 4 before approaching the Bahamas and Cuba. Forecasters warn of potential impacts on the Florida Peninsula and Keys later this week as residents stock up and evacuations begin in some islands.
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U N ambassador calls for sanctions on North Korea allies
United Nations and United States officials debate stronger penalties for nations trading with North Korea after a claimed hydrogen bomb test. Nikki Haley accuses Kim Jong Un of begging for war and urges expanded sanctions hitting all trading partners, citing China’s 80 percent trade share. Russia and China advocate a peaceful resolution with a suspension plan, while U.N. sanctions target Pyongyang’s export revenues.
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Houston neaighborhood cleans up after massive flood Texas storm
A Houston neighborhood fights a vast cleanup after epic rainfall. Volunteers from the Ahmadiyya Muslim community remove drywall insulation and debris while families gut damaged homes. Officials warn of health risks from mold and sewage as recovery could cost 120 to 180 billion dollars and take years.
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Harvest Festival Arts And Stories Draw Community Support
The festival showcased locally sourced food from Athens Farmers Market and featured apple pie and eating contests. Rain affected Friday and Saturday turnout, but Sunday offered ideal weather for the event’s peak day with Appalachian storytellers Travelling Taees Burnett and Mike Kubisek sharing tales between musical acts. Burnett and colleagues ran a storytellers tent, promising repeated variations each telling as they aim to return next year and grow community support for a staple celebration.
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Junie Columbus dies. longtime Nelsonville resident
Junie Columbus of Nelsonville died Friday September 1 2017 at Monterey Care Center Grove City. Born June 22 1938 in Athens County he was the son of Gerald and Margaret Bentley. He served in the Army Viet Nam era and worked as a maintenance mechanic for Kal Kan Pet Food. He was an Elder at Columbus RLDs Church Restoration Branch and is survived by his sons Mike and David Bentley, daughter Deborah Riffe, grandchildren and great grandchildren, sister Peggy Ann Bentley, and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services are set for September 9 2017 at Souers Cardaras Funeral Home Nelsonville with visitation September 8. Interment Greenlawn Cemetery Nelsonville. He was predeceased by his wife Zita A. Bentley in 2008.
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Peg” Rogers Bentley
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Larry
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Texas
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Sarah Maria) Bentley
Ilinois
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Travis Bentley
Chad Bentley
Christopher Bentley
Lucas Bentley
Elias Bentley
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Josh Riffe
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Farrah Munson
Christi
Kelly Kunkler
Mudrak
Taylor
Trinity
Alexandria
Josh Jr
James
Landon
Aiden
Aubreigh
Peggy Ann Bentley
Ralph
Carolyn) Keplar
Orrville
Ruth Keplar
Phyllis Crosser
Gilennia Keplar
Souers-Cardaras
Fayette St
Sam Oliver
Greenlawn Cemetery
Cardaras.com
Ohio Lottery Picks and Virginia Bowland obituary
Ohio Lottery results listed for Day and Night draws in Pick 3 and Pick 4 as well as Rolling Cash 5. Virginia Bowland, 95, of Nelsonville, died Sept. 1, 2017 in Logan after a long life in Nelsonville, survived by nieces, nephews, and many friends, cremated per her wishes and interred at New Serite.
Labor Day Car Show Benefits Education With Free Entry
The free public event drew many to the lawn as bands performed during Labor Day weekend. Car show participants paid their entry, with proceeds benefiting Newspaper in Education. Organized by The Messenger, it was presented by Mark Porter Autoplex and Aircraws Heating and Cooling, with support from Holiday Inn Express Athens, Athens County CVB, and Smiling Skull Saloon.
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Athens
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