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ODNR: Another Project Is Needed At Dow Lake Dam
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Although a project to repair Dow Lake Dam near Athens is getting under way, it won’t bring the dam into compliance with minimum design flood standards, according to the Ohio… Read More
Dow Lake Dam In Athens To Get Rehabbed
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A $2.9 million repair of Dow Lake dam near Athens is slated to get under way this week. Although the dam at Strouds Run State Park was recently named a… Read More
Taylor, Smith Vying For Potential Appointment As Athens County Sheriff
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With the withdrawal of one contender, the potential selection of an interim Athens County sheriff appears to be focusing on two candidates — Jack Taylor and Rodney Smith. On Thursday,… Read More
Athens County Commissioners Want Meeting With Sheriff On Labor Contract
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The Athens County Commissioners want to talk with Sheriff Patrick Kelly about a proposed labor contract before considering its approval. On Thursday, Kelly emailed the commissioners asking why they tabled… Read More
Contract Awarded For Demolition Of Nelsonville And New Marshfield Houses
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A contract for demolition of three houses was awarded Tuesday by the Athens County Commissioners, who opted not to go with the low bidder. The $16,005 contract was awarded to… Read More
Athens County Bike Path Committee Wants Crack Repairs Made
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Members of the Hockhocking Adena Bikeway Committee want to get a crack repair effort under way this year, and discussed it Tuesday with the Athens County Commissioners. The commissioners own… Read More
Former Athens County Commissioner Arrested On Domestic Violence Charge
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A former Athens County commissioner who while in office was charged twice with — but not convicted of — domestic violence was arrested Saturday on a charge of domestic violence…. Read More
Shop Talk: Catching Up with Blue Eagle Music’s Frank McDermott
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Frank McDermott had no intention of owning a music store when he came to Athens, but has owned Blue Eagle Music on Court Street since 2006. “Initially I taught guitar… Read More
City Of Athens Wins Lawsuit Over Storm Sewer Problems
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The city of Athens has won a 2010 lawsuit filed against it by the owners of a Columbus Road dentistry building where there have been persistent problems with storm water… Read More
Employees taking time off hampers recycling center
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Staffing issues at the Athens-Hocking Recycling Center helped prompt the calling of a special meeting of the Athens-Hocking Solid Waste District board for Wednesday. Roger Bail, director of operations and… Read More
County Adopts Dangerous Wild Animal Response Plan
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A plan on how to respond to an emergency involving release of a dangerous animal or snake was adopted Tuesday by the Athens County Commissioners. The plan was presented by… Read More
Wrong Election Date Not Expected To Kill Fracking Initiative In Athens County
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Athens County election officials have asked for written legal opinions on whether an alteration made to an initiative petition would prevent the anti-fracking measure from being on the November ballot…. Read More
Solid Waste District Tables Separation Resolution But Approves Portions Of It
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A resolution to separate the Athens-Hocking Solid Waste District from the nonprofit entity that runs recycling programs in the two counties was tabled at Monday's district board meeting. However, the… Read More
Judicial Race Only Primary Election Contest, Hecht Files For County Auditor
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A judicial election will be the only contested race for Athens County office in the May primary election, and there will only be two in the November general election —… Read More
BCI Affidavit Gives More Details Of Allegations Against Kelly
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State investigators interviewed more than 50 people during their investigation of Athens County Sheriff Patrick Kelly, according to an affidavit filed with the Ohio attorney general's request to have Kelly… Read More
What’s Ahead For Athens County Sheriff Pat Kelly?
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After learning Friday he had been indicted on 25 criminal counts, Athens County Sheriff Patrick Kelly said he plans to show up for work and do his job. “Business will… Read More
Museum Will Take Time To Find New Director
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Athens County Historical Society and Museum will not move quickly to find a new director, instead using the delay as an opportunity to save some money, according to board President… Read More
Engineer Finds Another Company For Insurance Change
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An alternate company has been found to handle medical claim reimbursements for Athens County Engineer's Department employees, and Engineer Jeff Maiden said he is hoping to get a contract with… Read More
Status Of Special Grand Jury Unclear After Thursday’s Session
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UPDATE 11:19 a.m. Grand jurors looking into allegations relating to Athens County Sheriff Patrick Kelly left the Courthouse Thursday afternoon with the public having some unanswered questions. Will they be… Read More
Grand Jury Reconvenes Wednesday
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UPDATE 10:11 a.m. A special Athens County grand jury believed to be looking into matters involving Sheriff Patrick Kelly continued to meet Wednesday at the Athens County Courthouse. On Tuesday, the… Read More
Tentative Agreement Reached On Insurance Switch For County Engineer Union Workers
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A tentative agreement has been reached for switching unionized workers to a different health insurance policy that Athens County Engineer Jeff Maiden says would, on an annual basis, save his… Read More
O’Bleness Health System Joins OhioHealth
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UPDATE 12:55 p.m. “I’m Greg Long, and I’m the president and (chief executive officer) of OhioHealth O’Bleness Hospital,” Long said from a podium in the hospital’s cafe. The room full of… Read More
Permanent Budget Approved By Athens County Commissioners
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A $13.2 million permanent general fund budget for 2014 was adopted Tuesday by the Athens County Commissioners. The action comes after the County Budget Commission certified slightly more money than… Read More
Nelsonville Hospital Eliminating Surgery Services
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Doctors Hospital of Nelsonville will no longer be providing surgery services, effective Feb. 1. Hospital administrator LaMar Wyse said three jobs — two registered nursing positions and an operating room… Read More
Injection Well Permit Appealed, Maybe
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A local anti-fracking group announced today that it has appealed the Troy Twp. injection well permit issued last month by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. However, an ODNR spokesman… Read More
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