Termination hurdle looms for Athens DDs superintendent
Athens County Board of Developmental Disabilities pushed toward severance with Superintendent Eric Young after a performance review. The board unanimously approved a tentative severance contingent on prosecuting attorney approval. Young has been on paid administrative leave since June 4 amid an internal investigation and a committee review.
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Annexation plan stalled by veto over water service
Athens proposed 47 acre annexation for residential and commercial development is delayed after Mayor Paul Wiehl vetoed a resolution to provide city water sewer and police and fire protection. The site lies in Le-Ax Water District, triggering a release or fee dispute. Developer Gary Gitlitz aims to refile once water terms are settled. project value exceeds 10 million with medical offices and condominiums planned.
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Two Arrested Over Theft of Metal Roofing in The Plains
Athens County Sheriff reports two area residents facing one count of receiving stolen property each, a fifth degree felony. Bobby Blackstone of Athens, 30, and Victor Haynes of The Plains, 40, allegedly stole thousands in new roofing and Haynes sold about 920 pounds knowing it was stolen. Bond set at 5000 with 10 percent. Both not in jail.
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Chair of Honor unveiled at Boston Field
The Chair of Honor at Nelsonville York High’s Boston Field was unveiled to honor POW and MIA personnel from World War II Korea and Vietnam. Ed die Van Bibber of the American Legion explained the chair, mounted on wheels, will be stored after games and displayed in the high school auditorium during basketball season. Local officials, Rolling Thunder Chapter 3 Ohio, and school leaders attended the ceremony held Friday in observance of National POW MIA Recognition Day. For information, contact Glenford Dugan Post 229 at 740 753 9084.
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Ohio couple, both 83, found dead in apparent murder suicide
Lancaster police report an 83-year-old woman and her 83-year-old husband died from gunshot wounds in a home welfare check. The man called a relative to say he had shot his wife and would hurt himself, prompting officers to respond around 1 a.m. Wednesday. The woman died at the scene. the husband died later at a hospital.
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Nelsonville City Council Regular Meeting Set
Nelsonville City Council will hold its regular meeting Monday September 28 at 7 PM in council chambers. The public is urged to attend.
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Athens County Board to certify Lodi Two Trustee petitions
The Athens County Board of Elections will hold a special meeting Friday September 25 at 4 p.m. to certify nomination petitions for the Lodi Two Trustee unexpired term ending December 31, 2017 for the November 3 general election ballot. A public test for the Nov. 3 election is scheduled October 3 at noon.
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