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Rebuilding Union Street Becoming A Group Effort
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Owners whose West Union Street buildings were damaged during a November fire in Athens have decided to take a unified approach to rebuilding. “We decided it would make more sense… Read More
Funds Sought to Fix Up Athens’ Historic Fire Truck
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Athens firefighters are asking for the public’s help in preserving a bit of history and to help them to be better equipped to teach safety to children. The Athens Fire… Read More
City, County May Become Buyer of Solar Farm Electricity
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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
Kelly Won’t Pay for Transcripts of Trial
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Former Athens County sheriff Patrick Kelly, who was convicted of 18 criminal charges in Athens County Common Pleas Court, will not have to pay for trial transcripts needed for appealing… Read More
Inspector General Asks for Records Related to OU President’s New Residence
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The Ohio inspector general has asked Ohio University for records related to a lease-purchase agreement entered into for a new residence for OU President Roderick McDavis. Inspector General Randall Meyer… Read More
Alexander Schools Sued Over Bus Crash
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Alexander Local School District is being sued in Athens County Common Pleas Court because of a 2013 school bus accident. Louise Barr of Route 356, New Marshfield, filed the lawsuit,… Read More
Childrens Services Levy Approved Despite Low Turnout for Election
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ATHENS, Ohio – Three-fourths of the voters — and there weren’t very many of them — cast ballots in favor of the Athens County Children Services levy in Tuesday’s primary… Read More
Nelsonville Fire Rekindles Memories Of Past Blazes
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“I cried,” is how Judy Sinnott of Nelsonville described her reaction when the Public Square was hit Saturday night by a fire, a blaze that Sinnott said also fueled “a… Read More
PHOTOS: 2015 Ohio University International Street Fair
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Cultural diversity and international flavors were celebrated Saturday on Court Street as Ohio University and the Athens community experienced the cultures, food and music of the International Street Fair. The… Read More
Convicted Sheriff Sued By County
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Athens County has filed a civil lawsuit against former sheriff Patrick Kelly to seek recovery of $85,406 in salary and benefits received by Kelly while he was under suspension. Kelly… Read More
Groundwater Tests Considered Near Injection Wells
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A proposal to do baseline groundwater testing at a K&H Partners injection well site near Torch is being considered by the Athens County Commissioners. K&H Partners of West Virginia received… Read More
Sheriff Smith Added to Lawsuit
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Athens County Sheriff Rodney Smith has been added as a defendant in a federal lawsuit filed by a former deputy sheriff. The Athens Messenger previously reported that an attorney representing… Read More
Kelly Appeals Sentence And Contempt Order
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Former Athens County sheriff Patrick Kelly filed notice Thursday that he is appealing his conviction on 18 felony charges and has asked to be freed while the appeal is pending…. Read More
Nelsonville Gets FEMA Grant for House Demolition
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NELSONVILLE — The city of Nelsonville has been awarded a $186,801 grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to acquire and demolish homes in flood hazard areas. Up to nine… Read More
Athens Couple Use The Sun To Power Their Home
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They are concerned about the effects of global warming, so it might seem a bit odd that William and Carol Beale have a house where an array of electric appliances… Read More
Dutch Creek Residents Petition For Road Repairs
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Petitions with signatures of more than 60 residents and property owners on Dutch Creek Road have been presented to the Athens County Commissioners in an effort to get road and… Read More
Non-Profit Education Center Closes, Language Center Changes Hands
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The Athens-based nonprofit Appalachian Progressive Education Center, which over the years has offered language classes and arts and anti-bullying programs, has ceased operation. However, its Athens Language Center remains… Read More
Local Businesses Vie For Prize in Start It Up Nelsonville
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Five Nelsonville businesses have entered a competition for a $10,000 prize that will help them develop and grow. The prize is being offer by Start it Up Nelsonville, a competition… Read More
Two Deals To Buy Abrio’s Fall Through
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After the failure of two potential sales of the former Abrio’s restaurant in Athens — including one to open an IHOP restaurant — permission is being sought to sell the… Read More
Maryland Man Pleads Guilty to Athens Fraud of $800,000
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A Maryland man pleaded guilty in federal court Friday to stealing more than $1.1 million though a scheme in which the conspirators pretended to be romantically interested in the victims…. Read More
Quote To Test Landfill Records Presented To Commissioners
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A consultant quoted a price of $5,145 to do testing to find out if records dug up from a landfill as part of the Patrick Kelly investigation pose a safety… Read More
Nelsonville Plans History Tours
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People who want to learn more about Nelsonville’s past can take part in history tours that will be held this coming Friday and April 24. Students in the Natural and… Read More
Drilling Permit Issued For Injection Well In Troy Township
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K&H Partners has been issued a state permit to drill its third injection well in Troy Twp. “The injection well permit was issued to K&H today and the Ohio Department… Read More
Federal Judge Blocks Former Deputy’s Subpoena For Athens Police Records
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A federal magistrate judge has granted the Athens Police Department’s request to quash a subpoena seeking apparently sealed records. The records relate to the 2011 prosecution of Joel Kelly, son… Read More
Judge: Another Constable Needed At Athens County Courthouse
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The Athens County court system is in need of an additional constable, the county commissioners were told Tuesday by Common Pleas Judge George McCarthy. “We’ve been working on a three-person… Read More
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