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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 2016
Page
2
Weather brief notes sunny skies with a near record high of 86 degrees and humidity around 69 percent. Light winds and a record high of 89 from 1948 noted. Tonight mostly clear with a low near 59 and a north wind about 5 mph.
Avon Minn police say Officer Jason Falconer confronted a knife attacker at Crossroads Center, saving shoppers. Chief Corey Nellis praised Falconer, a part time officer and firearms instructor, whose actions likely prevented further harm as nine victims were stabbed. A witness recalled diving to the floor and thanking Falconer for risking his life.
The 18th annual Pawpaw Festival in Southeast Ohio drew judges for a Best Pawpaw competition featuring new cultivars. Visitors from Loveland Colorado and Holland traveled far while activities included a Renewable Energy Regatta and a large cardboard sculpture attempt. Local organizers credit Albany roots and the event’s expansion to wider pawpaw interest.
OU Campus Recycling volunteers built a towering cardboard chateau on campus reaching 18.4 feet, besting a 14 foot previous mark. Four towers totaled 49.9 by 53.3 feet using more than 17 000 boxes. donations supported Rural Action and local schools, with all material recycled afterward.
Bobbie Lynn Burchfield Williams 57 of Millfield Ohio died September 18 2016 at her Millfield residence. Born March 1 1959 in Athens to Pearl and Florence Burchfield she is survived by fiancé Larry Hook Sr daughters Amy Shumway Michele Williams and April Williams Schrader grandchildren stepchildren sisters and many nieces and nephews Funeral services 1 p.m. Thursday at Warren Brown Funeral Home Nelsonville with Rev Scott Heskett officiating Burial Hilltop Cemetery calling hours Wednesday 2 4 and 6 8 p.m. Condolences to www brownfuneralservicen et
Julie Littler, full name Julie Ann Littler, 75, of Athens died Sunday September 18, 2016 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus. A memorial service will be announced later. Arrangements are with Jagers & Sons Funeral Home in Athens.
A public notice directs readers to visit Athens Messenger online at AthensMessenger.com to view an archive of obituaries and announces the availability of the obituary collection through the site for extended access and research.
Four defendants were sentenced to life in prison for the murder and kidnapping of Waynesboro Reserve Police Capt. Kevin Quick, who disappeared February 1, 2014, with his body later found near Richmond after being shot. Daniel Mathis received life plus 132 years, Shantai Shelton and Mersadies Shelton life plus 82 years each, Kweli Uhuru life plus 10 years.
Ohio lottery results list Monday draws. Day Pick 3 4 5 0, Day Pick 4 1 0 4 9, Night Pick 3 2 1 5, Night Pick 4 9 8 8 4, Rolling Cash 5 9 11 14 26 29.
Ohio gas prices edge higher from last week but remain below last month. The statewide regular price averaged 2.17 per gallon in Monday’s AAA Oil Price Information Service and WEX survey, up from 2.07 a week earlier. Last month it was 2.19 and a year ago 2.31. National average stood around 2.21, up from 2.18 a week earlier and 2.14 last month. The national figure was 2.30 a year ago.
OU students outline a non partisan Voter Friendly Campus plan to hold a town hall debate for Athens County areas and nearby districts. The event aims to inform students about state and local issues amid a polarized 2016 election and offers a platform for candidates to present views and solutions. The 94th Ohio House district covers most of Athens County, western Washington, eastern Vinton, and all of Meigs County.
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