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County Commissioners Ask For Injection Well Moratorium
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State officials are being asked by the Athens County Commissioners to put a moratorium on the issuance of new injection well permits. Whether it has any impact may be determined… Read More
State Budget Won’t Include More Fest Authority
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Language intended to give sheriffs more authority over music festivals like Number Fest did not make it into the state budget bill. State Rep. Debbie Phillips (D-Albany) and State Sen…. Read More
Rep. Phillips Likely To Retain Seat After Recount
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The official vote count Monday in Washington County has both Democrat incumbent Debbie Phillips and Republican challenger Yolan Dennis picking up additional votes in the race for the Ohio House… Read More
Holzer Hasn’t Paid Second-half Taxes On Athens Clinic
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Holzer Health System currently has unpaid property tax bills totaling nearly $322,000 on its Athens clinic, according to figures from the Athens County Treasurer’s Office. As The Messenger has previously… Read More
Frech Brings Misconduct Allegations Against Him To Light
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A pre-disciplinary conference is scheduled for next week concerning allegations that Jack Frech, director of the Athens County Department of Job and Family Services, has committed misconduct. The conference is… Read More
Athens And County Move Forward With Formation Of Council Of Governments
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Southeast Ohio Public Energy Council, the organization formed by the city of Athens and Athens County to pursue electric aggregation, isn't changing its name but is altering its structure. On… Read More
Athens County Coroner Resigning
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Athens County Coroner Harold C. Thompson has submitted a letter of resignation to the county commissioners. Commission President Lenny Eliason said the commissioners are expected to act on the resignation… Read More
Advisory Group Being Formed For Materials Recovery Facility
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An advisory committee is being formed to assist Athens-Hocking Recycling Centers Inc. with the task of developing plans for a materials recovery facility. On Monday, Athens County Commissioner Chris Chmiel… Read More
Moonville Rail Trail Getting Funding, But More Needed
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Progress is being made toward funding construction of a priority bridge for the Moonville Rail Trail, but more financial assistance is needed. The recreational trail, which extends from Zaleski in… Read More
Charge Against Former County Commissioner Dismissed
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A domestic violence charge against a former Athens County commissioner was dismissed recently in Athens County Municipal Court. Mark Sullivan, 55, was charged in February with domestic violence against his… Read More
Judgeship Race Was Close, But Not Campaign Spending
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Post-primary campaign finance reports again showed Pat Lang outspending Todd Grace in the race for Athens County Common Pleas Count judge. As the Messenger previously reported, Lang, who won the… Read More
Athens-Based Business Incubation Association Considers Move
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The National Business Incubation Association headquartered in Athens will be establishing a training center, but it apparently won’t be in Athens. Jasper Welch, president and CEO of NBIA, said the… Read More
Brew Week Winner Opening Brewery In Athens
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Cameron Fuller's success in last year's Ohio Brew Week competition in Athens was the nudge he needed to finally decide to pursue a goal he has — opening a craft… Read More
Federal Hocking Weighs Options On Holzer Tax Exemption
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Federal Hocking Local School District has 30 days to respond to a ruling that Holzer Clinic of Athens is eligible for tax-exempt status, but the likelihood of overturning that decision… Read More
Texas Roadhouse Draws Nearly 900 Job Applicants
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Nearly 900 people have applied for jobs at the Texas Roadhouse restaurant slated to open in Athens on March 24. The restaurant will have 160 jobs available and has already… Read More
Prisoner Denied Parole in Murder of OU Student
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A man convicted of the 1993 murder of an Ohio University student has been denied parole and his release will not be considered again for five years, according to a… Read More
Prosecutor: County Commissioners Can Appoint Acting Interim Sheriff If It Becomes Necessary
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The Athens County Commissioners have been given a legal opinion from the county prosecutor that they would have the authority to appoint an acting interim sheriff until the Athens County… Read More
Malawista Out As Potential Sheriff Appointee
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One fewer person is available for possible appointment as sheriff if Athens County Sheriff Patrick Kelly is suspended during his criminal case. David Malawista, who had indicated to the Athens… Read More
Local Attorney Gets Reprimand From Ohio Supreme Court
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Athens attorney Susan Gwinn has been given a public reprimand by the Ohio Supreme Court that relates to her two convictions on misdemeanor falsification charges stemming from a 2008 bid… Read More
Commissioners OK plan for funding sheriff’s advocate position
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Funds have been found to retain the domestic violence victims advocate at the Athens County Sheriff’s Office for the remainder of this year while word is awaited on whether grants… Read More
AG Asks Court To Compel Sheriff To Comply With Subpoena
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A court order is being sought by the Ohio Attorney General’s Office to compel Athens County Sheriff Patrick Kelly to comply with a grand jury subpoena. A motion seeking the… Read More
Investigators Question Scrapping Of Sheriff’s Office Truck
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State investigators have been making inquiries about the scrapping of an Athens County Sheriff’s Office truck. Sheriff Patrick Kelly told The Messenger he spoke about it Thursday with agents of… Read More
Dragons Spotted At Dow Lake, But It’s All Ship-Shape
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A fisherman stood in his boat Saturday, watching intently as a canoe maneuvered around the boat launch at Dow Lake near Athens. Normally not a sight worth noticing, but this was not… Read More