Athens Messenger Staff Contact and Editorial Roles
Established 1825 Athens Messenger provides contact details and staff roles for president editor design and advertising. It lists Monica Nieporte as president Joe Higgins as editor Wendy Van Sickle as design editor Jeff Bunch as advertising director Ike Weiss as production manager and provides email addresses for editorial reports and general inquiries.
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Mandel seeks defunct Iran amendment to flag headlines
Editorial notes Ohio State treasurer Josh Mandel pushes a constitutional amendment to bar state funds from investing in firms with active business in Iran or other state sponsors. The proposal would keep current divestment aims but risk retirement fund returns, with Mandel seeking publicity amid Iran deal debates.
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Columbus Dispatch
Charter initiative at least deserves a vote
Editor admonishes Athens County debate on fracking and a proposed Bill of Rights change, urging civility and majority rule. The piece defends open discussion, warns against roadblocks, and calls for a future vote to resolve environmental and governance concerns amid strong public passions.
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Athens County Bill of Rights Committee
Citizens Bill of Rights Committees
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Letters to the Editor Guidelines from The Messenger
The Messenger invites letters limited to 400 words, signed with name and hometown, and a verification phone number. Letters may be mailed to P O Box 4210 Athens Ohio or emailed to shiggins at Athens Messenger dot com. All letters may be edited for publication.
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Shiggins
Athensmessenger.com
Clock clocking injustice sparks support for Ahmed
A 14-year-old Texas student Ahmed built a clock and brought it to school. Teachers mistook it for a bomb, police questioned him, and he faced suspension before Irving police announced he would not be charged. Online support and POTUS praise followed.
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Larry Body
Why Do You Want to Be President in This Moment
A columnist weighs why many candidates seek the presidency addressing the burden of office, skepticism toward political elites, and voter sanity. It questions motives, highlights Trump tariff talk amid constitutional limits, and urges readers to evaluate why a leader would take on a nation’s burdens for their children’s future.
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