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Court Opts Not To Reinstate OU Student While Lawsuit Is Pending
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A federal court has denied a temporary restraining order that would have allowed an Ohio University student to attend class while his lawsuit is pending against OU. Sophomore Michael Marshall… Read More
Unwanted Texter Wants Back Into OU
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A federal court should not order a suspended Ohio University student to be reinstated while his lawsuit against OU is pending, the university is arguing. The Messenger previously reported that… Read More
OU against reinstating student during lawsuit
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A federal court should not order a suspended Ohio University student to be reinstated while his lawsuit against OU is pending, the university is arguing. The Messenger previously reported that… Read More
Radford Road Safety Study Being Discussed
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Consideration is being given to doing a comprehensive safety study on Athens County Road 19 (Radford), a road where three people were killed last year in traffic accidents. As a… Read More
Bike Path Grant Application Withdrawn, Another Pending
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An application to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources for funding to help build a bike path extension from Athens to Athens County Road 24A (South Canaan) has been withdrawn…. Read More
OU Student Sues University Over Texting
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Ohio University is being sued in federal court by a student who claims he should not have been suspended for texts he sent to a female student. He disputes OU’s… Read More
One-Day Delay Should Result In Lawsuit Victory, OU Prof Claims
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A former Ohio University faculty member who is suing OU is asking a federal court to decide the case is his favor because the university was one day late in… Read More
Building Purchased for Recycling Facility in The Plains
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Purchase of a site for a proposed recycling facility at Theisen Industrial Park near The Plains has been completed. Chris Chmiel, chairman of the board of Athens-Hocking Recycling Centers Inc.,… Read More
Records Culled From Landfill In Kelly Case Causing Concerns For County
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Athens County officials are trying to figure out what to do with some smelly — and possibly contaminated — records that were recovered from a landfill during the investigation of… Read More
County Will Try To Recover Compensation Given To Kelly
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The Athens County Commissioners voted unanimously Thursday to file a civil action against former sheriff Patrick Kelly to try to recover compensation Kelly received while under suspension awaiting trial. Kelly… Read More
Prokos Submits Plans For Stimpson Avenue Building
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Plans for a banquet hall and bar on Stimson Avenue have been substantially approved by the state and submitted to the city of Athens. The building where the banquet hall/bar… Read More
Commissioners Postpone Discussion on Recouping Former Sheriff’s Pay
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The Athens County Commissioners want clarification of a state law before deciding whether to pursue the salary paid to former sheriff Patrick Kelly while he was under suspension awaiting trial…. Read More
County Treasure Considers Plan For Dealing With Tax Delinquency
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Athens County Treasurer Bill Bias is considering action that could result in the county being compensated for millions of dollars in unpaid taxes. The idea is that the county would… Read More
Proposed Distribution Of $1 Million OU Settlement Is Filed
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The father of a deceased Ohio University student is slated to receive $585,343 under a proposed distribution of a $1 million lawsuit settlement. The Messenger reported last month that Ohio… Read More
Judge To Take Second Look At Divorce Granted To Same-Sex Couple
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The divorce of a same-sex couple was finalized Tuesday in Athens County Common Pleas Court, but Judge George McCarthy said a hearing will be held on whether the ruling should… Read More
Phillips Retains Ohio House Seat In Offiicial Vote Count
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State Rep. Debbie Phillips, D-Albany, retained her 94th District seat during the official vote count of general election results completed Friday, and widened her margin of victory over Republican challenger… Read More
Alert System For Schools Ready To Activate
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An emergency alert system for some Athens County schools was activated Wednesday, according to County 911 Director Dan Pfeiffer. Alexander Local Schools, Beacon School and Tri-County Career Center received grants… Read More
Commissioners Opting To Move 911 Tower
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A deal that was offered to the Athens County Commissioners for renewal of a land lease for a 911 tower was rejected Tuesday by the commissioners. The decision will mean… Read More
Commissioners Offered Deal for 911 Tower Site
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A Haga Ridge Road property owner told the Athens County Commissioners on Thursday that he will renew a lease of his land for a 911 tower if the county buys… Read More
Internship Program Being Started At Dog Shelter
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An internship program is being set up at the Athens County Dog Shelter for developmentally disabled clients of PersonnelPlus, but there is potential for it to expand to other county… Read More
Commissioners Donate Easement For Bike Path Extension
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The Athens County Commissioners agreed to donate an easement for construction of the Columbus Road bike path spur being pursued by the city of Athens. City officials met with commissioners… Read More
Contract Talks Headed To Fact-Finding
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Negotiators have been unable to reach agreement on a new labor contract at the Athens County Engineer's Department and the talks are now headed to fact-finding. Under that process, each… Read More
OU Wins Judgment in Cold Dorm Case Filed By Student
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A judgment in the Ohio Court of Claims has gone against an Ohio University student who claimed she was made ill by her cold dorm room. Paige Shoemaker of Grove… Read More
University Settles Wrongful Death Case For $1 Million
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Ohio University has reached a $1 million settlement in a wrongful death lawsuit involving the 2010 death of an OU student. Andrea Robinson died from bacterial meningitis and a lawsuit… Read More
Surgical Center Proposed For University Estates
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University Estates, conceived as a mixed-used development but so far including only residential uses, could be getting its first business. The Athens Planning Commission recently gave site-plan approval for an… Read More
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