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City, County May Become Buyer of Solar Farm Electricity
By: Associated Press, Steve Robb - Athens Messenger staff reporter
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Developing a solar farm in Athens County would necessitate finding a buyer for the electricity, and local officials are exploring having that buyer be Athens city and county government. “That… Read More
First Responders Called To Incident At AMS
By: Sarah Hawley | Athens Messenger staff reporter
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One person was transported to local hospital and a second was cited by police following an incident on Sunday morning at Athens Middle School. The Athens Police Department, Athens Fire… Read More
McDavis Takes Changes at OU in Stride
With Ohio University’s Vice President for Student Affairs leaving in July and Executive Vice President and Provost Pam Benoit trying to leave – one has to wonder what these changes… Read More
Benoit No Longer a Candidate for Chancellor’s Job at University of Colorado
Ohio University’s executive vice president and provost is no longer being considered for the chancellor’s job at the University of Colorado Denver. Pam Benoit was the sole candidate for the… Read More
OU Dance Prof Wins Presidential Teacher Award
A professor in Ohio University’s School of Dance, Film and Theater has won the university’s Presidential Teacher Award. Tresa Randall, associate professor of dance, was named a Presidential Teacher for… Read More
Demo Derby to Benefit Area Fire Departments
By: Sarah Hawley | Athens Messenger staff reporter
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Crashing and smashing for a good cause. The Richland Area Volunteer Fire Department and the Jacksonville Volunteer Fire Department will once again host a demolition derby to benefit the two… Read More
Athens High Students Pull In Scholarships
Twenty-four Athens High School students received McClure Scholarships and awards at a recent ceremony. Scholarship recipients were: Kaitlin Baker, Emmalyn Brown, Janelle Brannan, Shannon Finnearty, Danila Grijalva, Ashton Horsley, Brandon… Read More
OU Looking for New VP for Student Affairs
President Roderick McDavis just sent the following email about one of the university’s top administrators: “Ryan Lombardi, our Vice President for Student Affairs, has accepted the position of Vice President… Read More
Ohio Elections Commission Requests $50K to Make Payroll
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – The state elections commission needs authority to spend an additional $50,000 this year as the agency struggles to make payroll. Philip Richter, executive director of the… Read More
OSU Shortfall Sparks Cuts
By: Associated Press
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Spending cuts are expected next school year at Ohio State University due to a projected $10 million budget gap in the university’s largest college. The Columbus Dispatch reports Monday that… Read More
Incinerator Wants to Clarify EPA Report
By: Associated Press
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The operator of a hazardous-waste incinerator in eastern Ohio says the plant isn’t a health risk to its neighbors. The statement comes after a report this past week said that… Read More
Former Sheriff’s Secretary Sentenced for Theft
By: Sarah Hawley | Athens Messenger staff reporter
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A woman once trusted to handle funds for the Meigs County Sheriff’s Office has been sentenced to community control for stealing a reported $76,000 of that money. Mary Kimes, 46,… Read More
Forget Me Not 5K Draws Crowd Despite Rain
By: Sarah Hawley | Athens Messenger staff reporter
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A little rain did not dampen the spirit of runners and walkers who turned out on Saturday morning to pay tribute to a local guidance counselor and educator. An estimated… Read More