Judge rules city immunity in personal injury suit in Athens
A judge dismissed the personal injury claim against the city of Athens in a case brought by Brad A. Wharton LLC doing business as Broney's Alumni Grill over a 2015 basement flood. The court kept officials in the case only in their official capacity, stepping toward a broader liability assessment while the city’s immunity question remains unresolved. The suit seeks 21,119 for property damage and cleanup costs with the broader claim totaling over 25,000 dollars.
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Steve Patterson
Paul Wiehl
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Ohio
Athens County Sheriff Office first in area certified under state standards
The Athens County Sheriff's Office becomes the first in the area to receive Ohio state certification for police standards. The Ohio Collaborative Board announced in January it would certify agencies across nearly 1000 departments, focusing on use of force, deadly force, and recruitment. ACSO is one of about 70 agencies certified, with an on site review due within two months and certification continuing through 2016.
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Ohio memorial seeks funds to maintain post 9/11 fallen
Sunbury Ohio veterans families and groups push for a permanent funding plan for the Ohio Fallen Heroes Memorial. They seek up to 1 million dollars to establish a legacy trust to cover 25,000 dollars annual maintenance and 600 dollars per new marker for the 283 markers honoring Ohioans killed in combat since 9/11. Local supporters warn the privately funded site could fall into disrepair without sustained funds.
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Ohio shelter euthanizes over 50 dogs amid distemper scare
The Franklin County Dog Shelter in Columbus says it euthanized more than 50 dogs after distemper was found and a prolonged quarantine would be inhumane. Dogs showed severe respiratory and other issues. more may be euthanized. Remaining dogs will be isolated for four to six weeks and not available for adoption. The shelter will review intake procedures to prevent future outbreaks.
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Columbus
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Franklin County
Fired Ohio State band director appeals in 2nd lawsuit
Ohio State fired marching band director Jonathan Waters asks the Sixth Circuit to overturn a judge’s August ruling that he failed to prove reverse discrimination after a female employee faced cheerleading squad allegations. Waters, fired July 2014 for ignoring a sexualized band culture, also challenges a state court decision on a separate defamation suit.
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City to pay 780000 after girl shot by police
Columbus to approve a 780000 settlement to the Ellis family after four year old Ava Ellis was wounded in June 2015 when an officer fired at a dog outside a Whitehall home. Police say the dog was retreating. the family argues the shot was reckless with children nearby.
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Michigan man to stand trial in Athens County
Jelani Walker a 36 year old Michigan resident is set for trial in Athens County Common Pleas Court on felony drug charges. He faces one count each of aggravated trafficking in drugs aggravated possession of drugs and possession of cocaine. Walker was at a Monday pretrial hearing with attorney Jim Wallace who was appointed after previous attorney Thomas Gerken withdrew.
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Athens County
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Thomas Gerken
Gerken
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Plains
Cochran Transportation Services
Gas prices dip in Ohio at start of workweek
Ohio gas prices ease for the week with regular gas averaging 2.07 dollars per gallon in Monday's AAA, OPIS, and WEX survey. The decline from 2.16 dollars a week ago and 2.10 dollars last month shows fuel costs easing. Last year at this time the average was 2.24 dollars.
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Ohio
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Rocky Brands chief resigns amid leadership shift
Rocky Brands announces the resignation of its president and CEO with Brooks named interim chief executive officer.
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Nelsonville
Athens
Albany sets Sept 14 meeting to review sewer code
Albany ordinance committee will meet Wednesday Sept 14 at 6 p.m. to review the sanitary sewer code of rules and regulations.
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Athens SWCD to Hold September Board Meeting Thursday
The Athens Soil and Water Conservation District will hold its September board meeting this Thursday, Sept. 15, at 3 p.m. in the Ag Natural Resource Service Center at 69S Plains Road in The Plains. Attendees should call the office at 797-9686.
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