Birth mother may face loan repaid by daughter says readers
Letters to Dear Abby debate enforceability of oral college loan agreements under Georgia law. Some readers cite Ted Turner case and possible documentation like emails or notes. Advice ranges from legal action to seeking pro bono bar help and elder services in Georgia.
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Community Meeting Listings For Athens Area
Listings note that meetings must be submitted four days before events and provide contact details. Items include a free community dinner at Nelsonville First Presbyterian Church 69 E Washington St from 5 to 7 pm, plus multiple Alcoholics Anonymous Narcotics Anonymous and Celebrate Recovery sessions at local churches with times and locations.
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Nelsonville First Presbyterian Church
E. Washington St
Alcoholics Anonymous
Athens United Methodist Church
S. College St
Athens Community Church
Columbus Road
Crosstalk Cafe
Sheila Knudson
Narcotics Anonymous
McArthur Presbyterian Church
High St
Christ the King Catholic Church
Mill St
Mill and
Stewart Streets
Free smoke detectors offered in Amesville event
On September 26 the American Red Cross of Southeastern Ohio teams with the Amesville Volunteer Fire Department to provide free smoke alarms and installation, fire safety tips and escape planning to residents. The service will expand to other Athens County communities. residents can call 593-5273 to request a smoke alarm.
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Red Cross
Athens High to host parent teacher conferences and open house
Athens High School sets parent teacher conferences on September 30 and October 7 from 4 30 to 8 p m with an open house on Sept 30 from 4 to 4 30. Schedule appointments via guidance office at 797 4521 ext 226.
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Midkiff Family Reunion Set for October in Langsville
A Midkiff family reunion is planned for Sunday October 11 at Star Grange Hall Langsville. Social hour starts 11 30 a.m. Lunch served 12 30 p.m. Menu includes shredded chicken sloppy joes hot dogs buns drinks and table service. Attendees should bring dishes to share. For information call Linda Montgomery at 669 4245.
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Langsville
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Chip and Seal Halted Near Madej Home in Health Risk Suit
Cindi and Bob Madej sue County Engineer Jeff Maiden to stop chip and seal work on Dutch Creek Road near their residence citing potential life threatening health risks from emulsion. Judge Lang imposes a one mile restraint around the Madej property and schedules further orders. The couple seek over $25,000 for civil assault and wrongful death claims if the project proceeds.
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Seniors share hopes and plans for future year
The Messenger profiles Athens County seniors reflecting on last year in high school. McCulloch, Hurd and Osborne discuss bittersweet feelings, college plans, and future ambitions with involvement in National Honor Society Spanish and history clubs as well as volleyball and internships. Osborne eyes dual majors and volleyball beyond graduation. Assistant notes the ongoing series highlighting graduating seniors from local high schools.
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Number of U S children in foster care up sharply
National figures show 415 129 children in foster care as of September 30 2014 up from about 401 000 the year before The peak was 524 000 in 2002 The rise follows a long term decline driven by policy shifts and improved family support Officials cite concern and say they are studying the causes Rafael Lopez of the Administration on Children Youth and Families notes the rise Adoption readiness remains steady with 108 000 children available up from 104 493 in 2013 About 50 644 youths aged out in 2014 roughly unchanged from 2013 and 22 392 youths left foster care without permanent placement
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Obituaries from Shawnee and surrounding areas
Obituaries note Larry D. Stiles 61 of Canal Winchester formerly Shawnee died Sept 22 2015 at Mount Carmel East Hospital Columbus. Survived by wife April Taylor Stiles sons Steven and Michael siblings and many relatives. Funeral Sept 26 at Shawnee Mission Church with interment Shawnee Cemetery. Also listed are Delbert Hill 74 Little Hocking and David Eugene Hardway 62 Coolville. Sharon Rose Gillett Wingo 73 Albany died Sept 17 2015 with services Sept 25 in Athens County.
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W. Walnut St
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Delbert Hill
White- Schwarzel Funeral Home
Coolville
David Hardway
David Eugene Hardway
Marietta Memorial Health Systems
Belpre
White-Schwarzel Funeral Home
Albany
Sharon Rose
Slippery Rock
Gillett Wingo
Gallia County
Athens County
Harold and
Mary West Gillett
Canaan Twp
Ohio
Sharon
Terry Wingo
James
Betty) Gillett
McFarland
Wis
Teresa
Brian) Taylor
Tina Willard
Kingman, Ariz
Josh Wingo
Michael Donohue
Elisabeth Conant
Jennifer Warren
Robert Conant
Timothy Donohue
Marissa Gillett
Miranda Gillett
Cory Gillett
Tabitha Taylor
Robert Taylor
Nicholas Malesko
Ryan Jacob
Jeffery Jacob
Virginia Ruth
Tampa
Fla
Barbara Nicholas
Craig, Colo
Sue
George) Otten
Marietta
Francis Tate
the Plains
Lucy Grantham
Nelsonville
Norma
Craig) Downey
Forest Grove
Ore
Sandy
Jerry) Evener
Athens
Ted
Randy) Gillett
Wanda Whitesall
Bonita Reeder
June Hanning
Hughes-Maquin Funeral
Phil Foster
Athens Memory Gardens
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Warden praised as search begins after resignation
The warden was praised for running the jail efficiently and dealing well with staff, public, and board. A new warden search will begin. Corrections officer Carl Durst, 49, of Crooksville, resigned and is indicted on one count of sexual battery for alleged conduct with an inmate on August 27 while supervising him. He is free on a $250,000 bond with ankle monitor and must stay in Ohio awaiting October court appearance.
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Ohio Lottery Wednesday Picks and Numbers
Daily lottery results for Wednesday show Pick 3 019 Pick 4 9681 Night Pick 3 856 Night Pick 4 3907 and Rolling Cash 5 9 20 29 30 31. Information available at The Athens Messenger website.
Fury over 5000 percent Daraprim price hike sparks outrage
In Trenton and beyond patients and politicians condemn Turing Pharmaceuticals chief Martin Shkreli after Daraprim price jumps from 13.50 to 750 per pill. Hillary Clinton calls it price gouging and proposes reforms while industry groups warn of rising costs amid reduced competition.
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