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Historic Preservation Tax Credits Going To Nelsonville
NELSONVILLE — Nearly $2 million in historic preservation tax credits have been approved by the Ohio Development Services Agency for restoration work on former Nelsonville school buildings that will be… Read More
Albany Doesn’t Meet Demands, Wants More Time From School District
ALBANY — The village of Albany didn’t meet the demands outlined in a letter sent by Alexander School Board President Fred Davis, but it was unclear Wednesday how the school… Read More
County Pondering Whether to Ask For Return of Grant Funds
The Athens County Commissioners postponed a decision Thursday on whether to seek repayment from the Nelsonville Restoration Foundation of grant funds used for projects at former school buildings in the… Read More
Former Sheriff Seeks Stay in Civil Case Filed by County
Former Athens County sheriff Patrick Kelly is asking that a civil lawsuit filed against him by Athens County be put on hold until the appeal of his criminal conviction is… Read More
Services At Nelsonville Healthcare Facility Announced
NELSONVILLE — With a goal of opening in the fall of 2016, plans for the OhioHealth Nelsonville Health Center are coming together. On Wednesday at a reception in Nelsonville, OhioHealth… Read More
Agreement Approved to Fund Recycling Facility
An agreement calling for Athens-Hocking Solid Waste District to provide funding to help create a materials recovery facility was approved Monday by the district’s board. The nonprofit Athens-Hocking Recycling Centers… Read More
Fired Deputy Files Defamation Lawsuit Against Witnesses
A fired Athens County sheriff’s deputy has filed a defamation lawsuit in Athens County Common Pleas Court against the people who provided information that led to his dismissal. Sheriff Rodney… Read More
Kelly to Give Deposition From Prison
A federal judge has given permission for a deposition to be taken of former Athens County sheriff Patrick Kelly in prison. Kelly is being sued in federal court by a… Read More
Agency Approves Tax Credits for Former Nelsonville Schools Remodel
NELSONVILLE — A project to redevelop the former Nelsonville High School and Junior High into apartments will move forward now that the Ohio Housing Finance Agency has approved tax credits… Read More
Expanded Local Restaurant Planned for Old Dairy Queen
NELSONVILLE — Plans are firming up for a Nelsonville restaurant to move to a new location. The former Dairy Queen building on Canal Street in Nelsonville has been purchased by… Read More
RSVP Gets Transportation Contract Despite Protest
A bid protest was rejected Thursday by the Athens County Commissioners, who decided to award a contract for transportation services to be provided by the Retired Senior Volunteer Program. A… Read More
Judge: Clumm Can’t Seek New Trial on 1977 Murder Conviction
An Amesville-area man convicted in 1977 of the aggravated murder of his wife has failed to show he is entitled to seek a new trial, an Athens County judge has… Read More
County Signs Water-Testing Agreement
An agreement for baseline water testing near an injection well site was signed Thursday by the Athens County Commissioners. The $15,637 contract is with Ohio University’s Voinovich School of Leadership… Read More
Trailer Park May Become New Parcel
An ordinance is expected to be introduced at Monday’s Athens City Council meeting that would vacate the subdivision where the former Pine-Aire Village trailer park was located near The Plains…. Read More
Athens Teen Survives Bear Attack in NC
A 16-year-old Athens youth was hospitalized after being attacked by a bear Saturday while backpacking in Great Smoky Mountains National Park in North Carolina. “He’s OK. He’s going to be… Read More
Federal Agency Seeking Civil Penalty from Former Citizens Bank President
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. is seeking a $105,000 civil penalty against the former president of the Citizens Bank of Logan, Bryan Starner, alleging that he violated Ohio lending limits… Read More
Dairy Queen Plans Dethroned in Nelsonville
NELSONVILLE — A Lancaster businessman has dropped plans to reopen the Nelsonville Dairy Queen, but there are discussions taking place about a local restaurant moving there. Boyd Warner, a 37-year… Read More
Restaurant Planned for Columbus Road in Athens
The owners of the Burrito Buggy are in the process of opening a restaurant on Columbus Road in Athens. Located at the site of the former Columbus Road Diner, the… Read More
City of Athens Seeking Dismissal of Sewer Line Lawsuit
Having prevailed in part of a lawsuit against it, the city of Athens is asking a judge to dismiss the remainder of the case. The Messenger previously reported that assigned… Read More
New Microbrewery Set to Open this Saturday in Athens
More than a year’s work will come to fruition this Saturday when Devil’s Kettle Brewing in Athens has its grand opening. “My first two batches are already in kegs,” said… Read More
New Site Being Sought for 9 West Athens
Two men who hoped to open a music venue in a Stimson Avenue building are searching for a new location. The Messenger reported earlier this month that Steve Irwin and… Read More
OhioHealth Explores Options for Former Nelsonville Hospital Facility
Options for the future use of the former Doctors Hospital Nelsonville are being explored by OhioHealth, and the end result could be a multi-use facility. On Thursday, a brainstorming session… Read More
Nelsonville Charter Repeal Initiative Declared Invalid By Council
City Council voted Tuesday to declare as invalid an initiative petition for the November election that sought repeal the city’s charter form of government. The vote was 5-0, with Council… Read More
Million Dollar Glouster Lawsuit ‘Resolved’
A settlement has been reached in a lawsuit in which a jury, at one point, had awarded $1.04 million in damages against former Glouster officials. David and Jennifer Dolan, who… Read More
Burr Oak Coal Appeal Ruled In Favor Of Feds
The state of Ohio did not have the authority to enter into a lease that allowed Buckingham Coal Co. to mine beneath Burr Oak State Park, a federal appeals court… Read More
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