Needy mother-in-law drama prompts family crisis in Dear Abby column
Readers seek guidance as a long marriage unravels amid a needy mother-in-law, a suspicious mother, and a frail father. The letters reveal alleged kissing, potential infidelity, and a risk of self harm, with call for therapy and boundaries.
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Abby
Babe
M.ll
Hell
Neil
Florida
Brad Pitt
Dwayne
Rock” Johnson
George Clooney
Peoples 50th Wedding Anniversary Celebrated
David and Linda Reeves Peoples of McArthur mark their 50th wedding anniversary this Saturday. They wed Oct 3 1965 at Verlin Storms home, officiated by the late Jerry Griffith Sr. Parents of Dan Steve Larry Tim and Angela Miracle, with 13 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Linda is a housewife. David pastors Vinton Chapel and works as a bookkeeper for Vinton County Senior Citizens. a retired Meigs Mines coal miner and Vietnam War veteran.
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David
Linda Reeves Peoples
McArthur
Verlin Storms
Jerry Griffith Sr
Dan
Steve
Larry
Tim Peoples
Angela Miracle
Linda
Vinton Chapel
Vinton County
Meigs Mines
Wilkesville
Obituaries from Athens and nearby towns highlight multiple passings
Obituaries note the deaths of Mary Berry 88 in Florida after a fall, Frances L. Stimmel 96 in Logan, Olive F. Dye 88 in Wellston, and Martha Lynn Gearheart 53 in McArthur. Details include birthdates, family survivors, and funeral arrangements by local undertakers Cardaras and McWilliams.
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Logan
Frances L. Stimmel
Hocking Valley Community Hospital
Cardaras Funeral Home
Wellston
Olive F. Dye
Holzer Medical Center
Jackson
McWilliams Funeral Home
McArthur
Marsha Lynn Gearheart
Community event listings and meeting notices
A compilation of local meetings and events across Athens area venues including immunization clinic hours at Parks Hall, senior volleyball, multiple Alcoholics Anonymous groups, line dancing at 3 Star Center, low cost spay neuter registration at Market on State, free Thursday and community dinners, mental health support groups at Appalachian Behavioral Healthcare, Open Stage for area students at Federal Valley Resource Center, Al-Anon and Narcotics Anonymous meetings, and the Haunted Forest at Congo Community Park with contact numbers.
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Parks Hall
Alcoholics Anonymous
Athens First Methodist Church
S. College St
Senior Citizens Center
Glouster
Athenshumane.org
UCM
N. College St
Stewart Wesleyan Church
S. College Street
Holy Cross Catholic Church
Republic Ave
Athens
The
National Alliance On Mental Illness
Appalachian Behavioral Healthcare
Hospital Drive
Namiathensohio.org
Federal Valley Resource Center
Stewart
United Methodist Church
Central Ave
Al-Anon
Church of the Good Shepherd
University Terrace
Narcotics Anonymous
Baker Center
West Mulberry Street
Nelsonville First Methodist Church
W. Columbus St
Athens area event calendar highlights weekend activities
Saturday Breakfast at Nelsonville American Legion Post 229 open 8 to 11 a.m. Yard sale at Living Word Church of God 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fiber Faire at Athens Community Center 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with $3 admission and free for children. The Other Side of One's Heritage at Multicultural Genealogical Center 1 p.m. Athens County Community Singers perform at Indian Mound Festival 3:30 p.m. Halloween Costume Exchange at Baker University Center 2 to 5 p.m. Detailed listings and full calendar available at The Messenger website.
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Nelsonville
American Legion Post
Living Word Church of God
Infirmary Road
McArthur
Athens Area
Multicultural Genealogical Center
Marion Street
Chesterhill
Nancy Aiken
Athens County Community Singers
the Plains
Congo Community Park
Museum Plan Moves to New Southeast Ohio Depot
The project envisions restoring the 1916 look of the building with pews removed and the sanctuary repurposed for community events while maintaining the raised pulpit. The existing sanctuary remains usable for up to three years after sale. Asbestos will be encapsulated rather than removed. Exterior changes include a handicap ramp and an elevator on the parking lot side. The new museum space will double, with phased renovations guiding a spring 2016 reopening as the Southeast Ohio dep Ebato ry Cepter.
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Newell
O'Grady
Southeast
Ohio
Ohio Lottery Draw Summary Card
Ohio Lottery results list daytime and nighttime picks with numbers 466 and 5883 for Pick 3 and Pick 4 respectively. Rolling Cash 5 numbers 2076 and a night Pick 3 set 394 appear alongside 17 23 34 36 37.
Athens Police and Fire Reports Across September Week
Police logged multiple thefts and property damage in Athens and surrounding areas from Sept 27 to Sept 28. Items stolen include a Jeep Liberty contents, a kayak, drills, tools, and remodeling lumber. Fire units responded to power outage, brush fire, and an elevator rescue. a dead squirrel caused the outage.
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Athens Police Department
Fern Street
Athens
Maplewood Drive
Ohio
Athens Fire Department
Mulligan Road
AEP
Coventry Lane
Longview
Hebbardsville Road
Albany
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Dear Abby
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Athens H.S. Crowns
CLEAH
Prince Athens High School
Dylan Cochran
Saddie Stock
Griffin Lawrence
Maya Kraus
Trimble HS
Justice Jenkins
Morgan Arbell
Trimble High School
Nniversaries
David and Linda Peoples
Mary Berry
Hawthorne Rehabilitation
Brandon
Milton
Eunice Hughes
Dick Hughes
Clair E. Berry
Dick Berry
Diane
Mobile
Alabama
Sarah Berry- Barden
Douglas Sr
Valrico
Lois Ann Smyser
Richard II
Marshallville
Berry
Kathie Charleville
Joey
Kelly Morgan
Rob
Andrew Berry
Jessica
Becky Cullen
Shawn
Douglas Barden Jr
Angelica
Heather Lee
Jedediah
Tim Smyser
Mistee
Chrissy Smyser
Ohio University
Pi Beta Phi Sorority
PEO Sisterhood
O’ Bleness Hospital
Red Hat Society
PEO
Jagers and Sons Funeral Home
Jagersfuneralhome.com
Frances Stimmel
Marsha Gearheart
Kkerr
Athensmessenger
Kathy Kerr
Athens Messenger
P.O
Athens Community Center
E. State St
Athensareafiberfaire
Gmail
Baker University Center
Bobcat
Sustainability
Ohio.edu
Messenger
Athensmessenger.com
Ohio Lottery
S. Green Drive
Lucis Hall
Athens County Sheriff's Office
Elm St
Big Bailey Run Road
Millfield
Caninello
Misty Lane
Bean Road
Frank McDougalle
Kevin Collins
Toledo
Margaret Creek
Hocking River
Washington Road
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