Old Settlers Reunion Keeps Labor Day Tradition Alive
Old Settlers reunion in Jacksonville marks eighty eighth year of family pageantry and entertainment over Labor Day weekend. Organizers including Becky Koons-Petty praise successful event with a new ride company, strong bands, and Alexis Gomez from American Idol contributing to the celebration. SEE OLD SETTLERS ON PAGE A10.
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Free screening of Creative Abundance set for Thursday
Ohio University Barbara Geralds Institute hosts a free 7 p.m. screening in Schoonover Auditorium with doors at 6 30 p.m. The documentary follows Athens artist Patty Mitchell and Susan Clouhy as they explore transforming sheltered workshops into creative spaces and social innovation in the disability services field.
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Athens
Patty Mitchell
Norwich Consulting Service
Susan Clouhy
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Diouhy
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Barbara Geralds Institute For Storytelling and Social Impact
Lynn Harter
Patty
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Weather Today Sunny High 90 and Low 68
Mostly sunny forecast for today with a high near 90 degrees and a low around 68. Winds light to moderate. Local conditions expected to be dry with no precipitation. Temperatures peak in the afternoon, then ease after sunset.
Obituaries for Ruth Brooks and others in Ohio community
Obituary notices list Ruth Brooks 88 formerly of Logan Janice Ennis 90 Nelsonville Morton Holmes 83 Logan Evelyn Lehman 95 Arthur Benedum 62 McArthur Robert Reed 84 Wellston Vernon Brown 89 Londonderry Gregory Bishop 56 Norma Seitz 90 all from the local community in a neon year listing on Page A5.
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Logan
Janice Ennis
Nelsonville
Morton Holmes
Evelyn Lehman
Arthur Benedum
McArthur
Robert Reed
Wellston
Vernon Brown
Londonderry
Gregory Bishop
Norma Seitz
Athens Eats! draws crowd despite brief shower at Ohio University
The Athens Messenger sponsored Athens Eats! drew dozens to Tail Great Park on the Ohio University campus for an afternoon of local food and drinks. Music from local bands kept spirits high despite a rain break for stage drying. Athens Messenger Events Director Andrea Lewis said the event aims to unite community and businesses, with Will Drury of The Cajun Clucker praising the first year efforts.
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Drury
Athens Eats Car Show Draws Around 20 Vehicles
The Athens Eats car show at Tail Great Park drew about 20 vehicles despite rain. Three men and their cars won prizes after a day filled with other festivities. See car show on page.
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