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Engineering OK’d For Route 50 Sewer Project
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Further engineering on the proposed Route 50W sanitary sewer project was authorized Tuesday by the Athens County Commissioners. The commissioners authorized HDR Engineering of Columbus to do 30 percent of… Read More
Commissioners Tour Former Nelsonville High School, Seek Solution To Window Project
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A six-month extension for spending some grant money is being sought by the Athens County Commissioners while efforts are made to come up with a workable project to replace some… Read More
Holzer Officials Ask Commissioners Not To Rescind Charity Care Memo
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Officials of Holzer Health System told the Athens County Commissioners on Tuesday that rescinding a 2012 memorandum relating to charity care would hurt lower-income people, and said the memo has… Read More
Ohio Supreme Court Declines To Hear Glouster Towing Case
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The Ohio Supreme Court has declined to hear appeals from a civil case in which a Glouster towing company was awarded $1.04 million in damages against former village officials. However,… Read More
Holzer Hasn’t Paid 2nd 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
Dismissal Expected In Federal Lawsuit Against OU
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An Ohio University police lieutenant has agreed to the dismissal of a federal lawsuit against OU, but wants to reserve the right to refile it. Lt. Christopher Johnson sued the… Read More
Trimble Gets More Funding For Water Project
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Another piece of funding has fallen into place for Trimble’s proposed $1.86 million water distribution system replacement project. U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown announced Tuesday that the Appalachian Regional Commission has… Read More
Athens County Awarded $ 1 Million For Housing Projects
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Athens County has been awarded $1 million to partner with Athens and Nelsonville on housing-related projects. At their meeting Tuesday, the Athens County Commissioners voted to accept the award of… Read More
Police Lieutenant Loses One Of Three Lawsuits Against OU
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The State Personnel Board of Review acted properly when it declined to hear an appeal of an Ohio University police lieutenant’s suspension, a Franklin County judge has ruled. Lt. Chris… Read More
Insurance Increase For County Less Costly Than Expected
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The cost of providing health insurance to Athens County government employees in 2015 will go up less than projected, but will still cost significantly more than this year. At their… Read More
Athens County Public Libraries Seek A Levy For The First Time
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Although Athens County Public Libraries are seeking approval this November of their first-ever levy, the library system is not in a unique situation. Libraries statewide have been turning to local… Read More
Hopewell Health Centers Hopes To Add Medical Care To Athens Facility
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Federal funding will be sought to add a physician's office to Hopewell Health Centers' mental health facility in Athens. If funding is approved, a primary care office would be added… Read More
Construction of Duplexes Near The Plains Proposed
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A Lemaster Road resident is proposing construction of seven duplexes in what he hopes will be the first phase of a larger development. Jeff Tope met with the Athens County… Read More
Construction Of Duplexes In The Plains Proposed
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A Lemaster Road resident is proposing construction of seven duplexes in what he hopes will be the first phase of a larger development. Jeff Tope met with the Athens County… Read More
Energy Attorney Agrees To Advise Local Aggregation Effort
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An attorney who specializes in energy and public utility law has been engaged by the Athens County Commissioners to provide advice on electric aggregation. Glenn Krassen is a partner in… Read More
Student Apartment Project Granted Zoning Code Variance
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Developers of a proposed student apartment building were granted a variance from the zoning code Tuesday by the Athens Board of Zoning Appeals. The variance was needed in order for… Read More
Commissioners Approve Payment On Ammunition Bill
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Payment of $5,646 toward an ammunition bill was approved Wednesday by the Athens County Commissioners, as the county continues to try to resolve the $22,592 a Columbus company has previously… Read More
Electricity Suppliers Submit Proposals For Aggregation Program
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The Southeast Ohio Public Energy Council, the organization pursuing electric aggregation for the city of Athens and Athens County, is currently reviewing proposals from electricity suppliers. Five companies responded to… Read More
ARTS/West May Be Temporary Home For Church Relocation
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It's been a decade since church services were held in the building that now houses ARTS/West in Athens, but it may soon be happening again on a temporary basis. New… Read More
OU Asks For More Time To Respond To Free Speech Lawsuit
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Ohio University has asked a federal court for more time to respond to a lawsuit, telling the court that negotiations are taking place to try to resolve the case. The… Read More
Proposal Submitted For Redeveloping Gas Station Site
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A proposal has been submitted to the city of Athens for redeveloping the Court Street site now occupied by Dale’s BP. Athens Code Director John Paszke confirmed that documents have… Read More
Athens County Might Seek Grant For Command Vehicle
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Athens County officials are considering applying for federal funds to purchase a command vehicle for use at emergencies and at events that require increased security. Fred Davis, director of the… Read More
Commissioner: No Emergency Room In Nelsonville’s Future
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OhioHealth is firm in its decision not to have an emergency room in Nelsonville in the future, according to Athens County Commission President Lenny Eliason. “That decision is over with,”… Read More
Athens EMS Adding A Full-Time Position
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Athens County EMS will add another fulltime squad member, the county commissioners decided Tuesday. The move is an effort to reduce overtime costs and add more stability to scheduling. Athens… Read More
New Wine Bar Will Help Athens Get Uncorked
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A wine bar named Athens Uncorked is being developed in the city, and co-owner Kathryn Blake said the goal is to be open this fall, hopefully by late September. "We… Read More
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