Will ATVs Be Permitted on Nelsonville Streets
Nelsonville may allow ATVs side-by-sides and golf carts on streets 35 mph or less unless the city opts out. State rules change Jan 1 2017 removing preclusions. Athens Sports loaned a side-by-side to the city, while officials note Canal Street remains undecided and the council will consider public input.
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Larry DI Giovanni
Athens
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Nelsonville
Athens Sports
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Mostly Sunny Weather With High 82 and Low 71
The forecast calls for mostly sunny skies today with a high of 82 degrees and a low of 71. No precipitation is expected, and winds should be light. Various city areas may experience comfortable afternoon temperatures and mild evening conditions.
Enforcement numbers down over holiday weekend
The Athens post of the State Highway Patrol reported 344 enforcements and 362 non-enforcement contacts over a four day Labor Day weekend, with 13 impaired driving arrests and 72 seat belt violations. Four injuries occurred in 21 crashes. no fatalities.
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Max Norris
Messenger
Athens Post
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Norris
OUPD probes two rape reports during Labor Day weekend
The Ohio University Police Department is investigating two rape reports from Labor Day weekend. The first occurred at 3:42 a.m. Saturday at Pickering House with an acquaintance as the alleged offender, and the second at 12:08 a.m. Sunday at Bush Hall involving another acquaintance. Both cases are under investigation, following similar reports to Athens Police Department last week.
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Athens
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Three apply for Nelsonville police chief post
Three people filed applications to become the next chief of the Nelsonville Police Department. City Manager Gary Edwards confirmed that current Chief Jason Wallace resigned effective September 30. The reason is unknown and the city was posting the position with an application deadline of 5 p.m. Friday. See chief on page A2.
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Nelsonville
Taylor Sappington
Ed Mash
ATV
Jason
Wallace
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