Warner Appeals Delay in Jail Escape Case
Warner's court-appointed counsel Jack Young of Portsmouth has 72 hours to file motions challenging indictments. Athens County Assistant Prosecutor Michael Nolan notes objections usually occur before pleas. Warner pled innocent by reason of insanity. Lima State Hospital evaluation found him sane. Trial site change granted Sept 6 due to pre-trial publicity concerns.
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Michael Nolan
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Indian Kissinger Red Cloud Negotiates in Washington
Red Cloud a Sioux warrior and negotiator traveled to Washington in the 1860s to meet with cabinet officials and discuss tribal affairs. His visits reflect pivotal diplomacy between Sioux leadership and the U.S. government during that era.
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Washington
Local Weather Summary and Extremes Across Cities
Yesterday max 77 min unknown. today low 54 and 9 am humidity 83 percent. Precipitation 0 yesterday, 2.41 inches this month, 31.03 inches this year with a -0.54 inch deviation. Sun set 7:30 pm. rise 7:16 am. Pressure 30.30 inches and rising. Data from Ohio University Geography Dept. and U S Observer C L Colmer with city readings for Kansas City to Washington.
Athens Police names top candidate for sergeant vacancy
Sergeant Test David Cogar has been certified as the top candidate for the vacant sergeant post but will decline the offer. Mayor Barrett plans to meet with Cogar then request Civil Service certification of another officer. Ronald DeVeau notes a 200 point test, 30 point efficiency, and up to 20 point seniority in the scoring.
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Athens Police Department
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Cogar
Civil Service Commission
Commission
Ronald DeVeau
Ted Jones
DeVeau
Hunter Shot At Dow Lake
An Athens youth, Ronald Cooksey 16, is in good condition at O'Bleness Memorial Hospital after being accidentally shot in the right arm. The shooter was his hunting companion Dennis Meredith 16 as they hunted groundhogs near Dow Lake at about 1 15 p m. Meredith fired a 16 gauge shotgun striking Cooksey close range, blowing the large bone in the arm in two. No charges will be filed.
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Boyd Williams
Williams
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Casey) Jones
John Wright
Portsmouth
Jones
United States
Wright
Athens
O’bleness Memorial Hospital
Ronald Cooksey
N. Congress St
Dennis Meredith
the Plains
Athens County Sheriff's Deputies
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Cooksey
Athens Stays In Class 6 On Fire Insurance Rating
The city of Athens remains in class 6 for fire protection, per a report by the Insurance Services Office in Columbus. Mayor Donald Barrett says the city is near high class 5 today, with little change to industrial rates though some shifts may follow. Recommendations include adding a fire inspector, more on duty personnel, water system updates, hydrant inspections, a new pumper, revised training, and updated fire codes. Goldsberry will draft immediate and long range steps. Year Of The Press notes printing history in Norway starting 1643.
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Insurance Services Office
Columbus
Donald Barrett
Barrett
Civil Service Commission
Phillip Goldsberry
Goldsberry
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