Two Vinton County residents charged with murder in 2 year old death
Three people were arrested in McArthur after a 2 year old boy Briston Figueroa died from a major head injury. Dustin Hutchison and Shannon Patterson face murder involuntary manslaughter reckless homicide endangering children and tampering with evidence charges. Dorothea Morrison is charged with endangering children.
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Ohio Health O' Bleness Hospital
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Federal Hocking field renamed after longtime supporters
The Federal Hocking Middle High School football field is named the Lester and Betty Green Field in honor of Lester Green a board member and Betty Green for 48 years of support. The Greens boosted the district athletic program with fundraising, transportation, game help, and student-athlete assistance as recognized at the board meeting.
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Betty Green
Lester Green
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Dan Torrence
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Seniors and freshmen survey life at Athens High School
The Messenger follows a group from freshmen to seniors as they navigate friendships and changes across Athens County. Senior Lilly Michigan and Noah Clouse roam Athens High School for their final days while freshman SEE STUDENT ON PAGE A2 marks the start of a year-long look at student life and transitions.
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Anna Leatherwood
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Rutter Field
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Athens High School Goes Gold for Childhood Cancer Awareness
Athens High School seniors Katie Johnson Cameron Kasler Brock Steward and Andy Kostival lead a Go Gold Fund fundraiser at AHS for childhood cancer awareness supporting the Go Gold Fund and Amanda Lasure Fund, named for a sophomore receiving Hodgkins lymphoma treatment.
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Andy Kostival
Amanda Lasure
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