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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 2015
Page
1
A total perigee lunar eclipse occurred Sunday under cloudy skies. Photographer Mikio Olin captured telescope shots during a break, with images from 11:44 p.m. to 12:05 a.m. The next similar event is slated for October 8, 2033, a rare sequence last seen in 1910, 1928, 1946, 1964, and 1982.
Albany village and Alexander Local School District remain at odds over sewer hookups for a new bus garage and wellness center. School Board President Fred Davis says he favors preparing or filing a lawsuit if talks fail, while Mayor Tim Kirkendall proposed a meeting to seek a compromise without annexation.
At Lake Snowden the Athens County Antique Machinery Show drew enthusiasts like Bill Arnold and Bob Baughman who describe steam engines and portable sawmills as lifelong interests. The event showcased a 1916 steam engine and other vintage equipment, underscoring a shared commitment to preserving industrial history.
An appeals court upholds 78 year old Thomas Shifflet of Glouster in sex offenses involving children. It reverses the sentence, ordering resentencing after the jury found him guilty on one count of gross sexual imposition and not guilty on a misdemeanor. The case involved multiple young victims and Alford pleas on several charges.
Country Night Lights debuted at The Venue outside Athens drawing an animated crowd of 8 000 to 10 000. Fans sang along to Sam Hunt Chase Bryant Easton Corbin Brooke Edan and others for nearly nine hours despite rain forecasts. Law enforcement kept the event safe as attendees shared videos calling it a great weekend.
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