Dead Run zombie obstacle race heads to Vinton County
Adams Publishing Group promotes a Dead Run in McArthur Vinton County with a 10 am 12 pm and 2 pm flights on Saturday October 24. Participants chase flags through an outdoor obstacle course with no contact and race proceeds fund a new horse barn at Vinton County Fairgrounds. Registration starts at 65 with discounts to 50 for early registrants and reduced rates for seniors military and public servants.
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Controversy Over Title 31 Inspections in Nelsonville Debate
Council members clash over Title 31 rental inspections with Greg Smith citing a $203000 General Fund shortfall and high costs for full-time code inspectors. Betty Jo Parsley defends the intent to protect renters as drafted by the Planning Commission amid concerns about unsafe maintenance by landlords.
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Take Back Event Yields About Eighty Pounds of Drugs
About 80 pounds of prescription medication were collected at the Athens Police Department during the 10th National Prescription Drug Take-Back event. The program, part of nationwide efforts in 48 states, aimed to dispose of unwanted medicines safely, with DEA reporting 2,691.7 pounds collected at 39 district locations.
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Two more rapes reported on OU campus
Ohio University police logged two additional sexual assaults on campus over the weekend, bringing the semester total to eight. Victims described unwanted conduct by a male acquaintance in private settings. investigations continue.
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Vehicles Broken Into in Jacksonville Area
Athens County deputies logged weekend reports of five Jacksonville residences entered overnight Saturday. At 4 N Sixth St a woman found rummaging and small change stolen. Three South Seventh St homes reported similar thefts of change. East Palmer St victim said a few items were taken while others were rummaged. Prints lifted from one scene sent for testing. Call 740 5936633 with tips.
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Candy plan shifts Court Street parking and parade closure
City officials debated timing for Court Street parking and 4 p.m. road closure for a Halloween trick or treat event. Parking meters will be bagged at 2 p.m. on Oct 26, with cars removed by 4 p.m. Signage will warn of the closure, and the event will start at 5 p.m. Council members emphasized safety concerns and supported a street closure. A working group to study downtown closures was proposed.
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Five seek Lodi Two trustee seat after Bircher death
Five candidates filed for the Lodi Two vacancy in Athens County after Trustee David Bircher died in an all terrain vehicle crash earlier this month. The unexpired term ends December 31 2017 with results certified by November 20 2017.
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