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Suspended Athens County Sheriff May Be Getting A New Attorney
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The attorney who has been representing suspended Athens County Sheriff Patrick Kelly in his criminal case has asked to be removed, stating that another lawyer will take over. Columbus attorney… Read More
Commissioners Oppose Balderson Energy Bill
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Legislation that would freeze Ohio's renewable energy and energy efficiency mandates is being opposed by the Athens County Commissioners. On Tuesday, the commissioners signed a letter to be submitted as… Read More
Athens City Council Files Court Cases Against Richland Avenue Businesses
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Athens City Council filed court actions Wednesday against three Richland Avenue businesses to obtain construction easements for the major street improvement project that will take place this year. Cases were… Read More
City Council Files Court Cases Against Richland Avenue Businesses
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Athens City Council filed court actions Wednesday against three Richland Avenue businesses to obtain construction easements for the major street improvement project that will take place this year. Cases were… Read More
Property Owners Sue Buckingham Coal Co.
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Owners of a piece of land in Trimble Twp. have filed a lawsuit against Buckingham Coal Co., claiming that Buckingham polluted their property and mined non-coal minerals without compensating them…. Read More
Bids Opened For Sewer Plant Project In The Plains
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Bids for improvements to The Plains sewage treatment plant were over the engineer's estimate, but it's still possible a contract can be awarded. Construction bids from two companies — Righter… Read More
Commissioner Wants Meeting With Fed Hock And Holzer
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Athens County Commission President Lenny Eliason said he wants representatives of Holzer Health System and Federal Hocking Schools — two entities at odds over a tax exemption request — to… Read More
Fed Hock To Further Challenge Holzer Tax Exemption
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Federal Hocking Local Schools will challenge a determination that Holzer Clinic in Athens is eligible for a real estate tax exemption. Supt. George Wood said he talked with the school… Read More
Beautification Day, Cleanup Events Set For Weekend
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Athens County could look a bit more pristine come Monday morning. A number of cleanup events — including Athens Beautification Day — are being held this weekend, and there will… Read More
Democrats To Vote On Interim Sheriff
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A interim Athens County sheriff is to be selected Tuesday evening by the Athens County Democratic Central Committee to serve while a criminal case is pending against suspended Sheriff Patrick Kelly…. Read More
County Bridge Project Moving Forward
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A new bridge should be in place on Athens County Road 85 (Big Run) before the end of the year, told the county commissioners on Tuesday. The Athens Messenger reports… Read More
Athens County Bridge Project Moving Forward
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A new bridge should be in place on Athens County Road 85 (Big Run) before the end of the year, County Engineer Jeff Maiden told the county commissioners on Tuesday…. Read More
Jail Commission Able To Move Forward With Roof Project
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State legislation approved this week makes it possible for Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail in Nelsonville to move forward with a much-needed roof repair. The legislation allows Ohio’s regional jail commissions… Read More
County Commission Scheduled To Replace Pat Kelly As Sheriff
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UPDATE 1:15 p.m. Athens County Sheriff Patrick Kelly confirmed Wednesday morning that he will not contest his suspension from office while a criminal case is pending against him. "After consulting with… Read More
Athens County Commissioners Approve Lieutenants’ Labor Contract
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A labor contract for lieutenants and the captain at the Athens County Sheriff's Office was approved Tuesday by the county commissioners, with a change. There is still disagreement over whether… Read More
Habitat For Humanity To Salvage Materials At Future Site Of Tim Hortons
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Habitat for Humanity of Southeast Ohio will be given an opportunity to salvage materials from the former Pizza Hut building that will be demolished to make way for a Tim… Read More
Students Remove Graffiti From Downtown Buildings In Athens
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More than 30 Ohio University students did their part Saturday to make Athens look better by volunteering to remove graffiti downtown. The Targeting Area Graffiti (TAG) task force organized the… Read More
Questions Surround Labor Contract Between County And Sheriff’s Office
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A counter proposal to make changes the Athens County Commissioners would like to see in a proposed labor contract will be suggested to Sheriff Patrick Kelly this week, according to… Read More
County, City Go With Local Firm For Electric Aggregation
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By a split vote Tuesday, the Athens County Commissioners decided to go with a newly formed local company to guide the county through electric aggregation. The city of Athens, which… Read More
Athens City, County Go With Local Firm For Electric Aggregation
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By a split vote Tuesday, the Athens County Commissioners decided to go with a newly formed local company to guide the county through electric aggregation. The city of Athens, which… Read More
Negligence Alleged Against Children’s Hospital, OU Medical College
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The father of a young Athens-area boy has filed medical negligence claims against Nationwide Children's Hospital, the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine and other defendants. Danny Metts II,… Read More
Commissioner Says Law Governing Sheriff’s Possible Suspension Needs Changed
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An Athens County commissioner says he will pursue changes in the state law under which the suspension of Sheriff Patrick Kelly is being considered. Commissioner Lenny Eliason said he has… Read More
Lottery Commission Given More Time To Move From OU Building
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The Ohio Lottery Commission — which apparently is hoping to relocate into a yet-to-be-completed office building — will be allowed to keep its regional office in an Ohio University building… Read More
Appeals Court Upholds Inman Conviction In Logan Murder Case
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An appeals court has upheld the 2013 conviction of William Inman in the aggravated murder of his estranged daughter-in-law. Inman was convicted in the 2011 death of Summer Cook Inman,… Read More
Athens County Commissioners Raise Concerns About Labor Contract
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Action on a labor contract for the Athens County Sheriff's Office was further delayed by the county commissioners Tuesday. The proposed three-year contact, which covers the office's lieutenants and captain,… Read More
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