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Former Athens High School Teacher Begins Prison Sentence
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The former Athens High School social studies teacher who pleaded guilty to sexual battery against a student reported to the Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail to begin his prison sentence. Isaac J. Thomas, 35, is currently housed in the Correctional Reception Center for the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation, where new inmates are processed after entering the… Read More
Man Allegedly Sold 100 LSD Doses to Confidential Informant
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An Athens man was arrested Friday after he allegedly sold drugs, including 100 doses of suspected LSD, to a confidential informant for the Athens Major Crimes Unit. Benjamin P. Finkel, 21, was charged with trafficking in LSD, trafficking in marijuana and possession of LSD, all felonies of varying degrees, according to a news release by… Read More
Fire Department to Provide Smoke Detectors
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The Athens Fire Department is trained to respond to all sorts of fires, but now they are part of a new attempt to prevent fires from claiming lives. Starting Monday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., the fire department will provide up to two smoke detectors per household to anyone who needs them. They are… Read More
OUPD Officer Allegedly Assaulted
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An Ohio University Police Department officer was injured while attempting to arrest an allegedly disorderly Athens man. Camden R. Pierce, 20, of 12 N. McKinley Ave., was being arrested Monday for alleged disorderly conduct when he allegedly assaulted Officer John Stabler. The incident allegedly occurred at Pickering Hall on the OU campus, according to a… Read More
Man Dies In Thursday Morning Crash In York Twp.
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A 70-year-old male is dead after a one-vehicle crash on Thursday morning in York Twp. The man was the only occupant of a black SUV that collided with a tree on Elm Rock Road in Nelsonville, across from the York Twp. Volunteer Fire Department. There were no witnesses to the crash, but residents of the… Read More
Homecoming Sexual Assault Leads to Five-Year Prison Sentence
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A Michigan man that was charged in a sexual assault that happened during Ohio University’s 2013 Homecoming has pleaded guilty in Athens County Common Pleas Court and been sentenced to five years in prison. Dedrick D. Peterson, 31, of Ann Arbor, pleaded guilty to three counts of sexual battery on Friday. Peterson was indicted on… Read More
Sexual Assault Reported to Athens Co. Sheriff’s Office
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A female alleged that she had been sexually assault after a date two weeks ago, according to the Athens County Sheriff’s Office. The office is seeking more information about the man accused in the incident. The woman said the alleged sexual assault happened about two weeks ago, after the two had gone to the Athena… Read More
Man Named in Kelly Bill of Particulars One of Few Not Subpoenaed
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With the criminal trial of Athens County Sheriff Patrick Kelly less than a week away from starting — and with more than 60 subpoenas issued for witnesses — there are still some seemingly connected with the case who have not been subpoenaed. Kelly has been charged in Athens County Common Pleas Court with 25 counts,… Read More
Final Fridays Stay Hot And Cold
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The combination of hot and cold features will be back for this month’s Final Friday in the Nelsonville square. The “Fire and Ice Festival” was so popular last year that organizers decided to bring back the theme this year. To open the 2015 event, which happens the last Friday of every month except December, work… Read More
Fire Destroys Albany Home
By: Sara Brumfield | Athens Messenger, Susan Tebben | The Athens Messenger
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A fire claimed the home and Christmas presents of an Albany family, along with the life of the two dogs that alerted them to the fire. The fire broke out at 5904 State St. in Albany early Thursday morning. Four Albany Fire Department trucks with 12 firefighters responded to the rental home at 3:23 a.m.,… Read More
Athens Police Violence Against Women Act Refunded
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The refunding of a grant for the Athens Police Department will allow for the continuation of nearly 20 years of work against violence directed at women. The department's grant application for Violence Against Women Act 2014 funding was approved by the Ohio Office of Criminal Justice Services, according to Police Chief Tom Pyle. The funding… Read More
Rape That Allegedly Occurred 3 Years Ago Reported
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A rape that allegedly occurred three years ago on the Ohio University campus was reported to police on Tuesday. Because the investigation is still ongoing into the case, police are not talking about details of the alleged incident, according to Lt. Tim Ryan of the Ohio University Police Department. The initial report filed with the… Read More
“Uptown For The Holidays” Gingerbread Contest Winners Announced
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The winners of the 2014 Uptown for the Holidays Gingerbread Competition are pretty familiar with the feeling. Both grand prize winners were champions last year, including Nancy Mingus, who defended her title, taking the $500 grand prize in the professional category. Grand prizes were awarded to those that depicted an Athens city or county historical… Read More
Reinstated Deputy Fired Again
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Seven months after an Athens County Sheriff’s Office deputy was reinstated upon winning an appeal of his termination, that deputy has again been terminated. Deputy Shannon Sheridan was fired on Monday after an investigation done by the Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office and a pre-disciplinary hearing conducted by a local law firm showed he had violated… Read More
Firefighters Need Help With Christmas Baskets
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The Nelsonville and York Twp. fire departments are asking their communities to donate funds to help them distribute food to those that need it most. The Christmas basket program started in 1948 when firefighters took 14 food baskets to families who didn’t have enough to make a holiday dinner for themselves and their families. “They… Read More
Gingerbread Competition Spices Up
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First-timers to the Uptown for the Holidays Gingerbread competition are probably nervous enough about finishing one structure, but after a recent tragedy in Athens, Sarah Boumphrey decided to go big or go home. Not only will she be building her workplace, Cutler Hall, but Boumphrey has been working furiously on a second gingerbread piece, a… Read More
One Year Later: Still No Arrests In Walmart Arson
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It was one year ago today that Walmart officials and local shoppers were wondering whether Black Friday sales would go on as planned. A fire, later ruled an arson, damaged parts of the Walmart in Athens and forced the closure of the East State Street store for about 24 hours. The investigation into the fire… Read More
Is Found Copper Wire Connected To Sheriff’s Case?
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Two spools of copper wire were found at the Athens County 911 Center that may or may not be connected to the criminal case of suspended Athens County Sheriff Patrick Kelly. The spools were found last week as work was ongoing on consoles in the 911 Center. Athens County Interim Sheriff Rodney Smith said the… Read More
OU School Of Music Professor Emeritus Dies After Being Struck By Car
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A retired professor and musician died after being hit by a car while crossing Radford Road on Friday. Richard D. Syracuse, of Athens, was crossing the road at about 9:40 p.m. when a Dodge Grand Caravan driven by Sarah A. Harkins, of Athens, struck him, according to a press release by the Ohio State Highway… Read More
OU, City Find Roles In Fire Aftermath
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Both the city of Athens and Ohio University were immediately a part of the Union Street fire response, and both entities are continuing to play their role in the assistance of displaced students and help for displaced businesses. The city is working to be a liaison for businesses in the aftermath of the Sunday fire… Read More
Structures Of Union Street Buildings Still Being Assessed
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Athens City Code Enforcement Officer John Paszke was hesitant to take the stage at Monday night’s meeting of the business owners from Union Street. But when he did, he was able to tell owners the status of every building that burned during an early morning fire on Sunday that tore through Jack Neal Floral, Kismet… Read More
Business Owners Discuss Future After Fire And Help For Employees
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We will rebuild. That was the general consensus of a meeting of business owners affected by the Union Street fire that took place in Athens early Sunday morning. The meeting, held at Arts/West on West State Street on Monday night, was to open the doors to new business opportunities and ways to help employees who… Read More
Charity Overwhelms In Wake Of Union Street Fire
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Charity efforts began almost immediately after flames erupted and destroyed five buildings on Union Street Sunday morning. Those efforts include area organizations as well as online movements. The American Red Cross brought toiletries for the more than 30 displaced Ohio University students and provided coffee and breakfast for the emergency responders. What they would have… Read More
Six Injured and Dozens Displaced Because of Union Street Fire
By: Joe Higgins | Athens Messenger, Susan Tebben | The Athens Messenger
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Six people were injured, 30 Ohio University students were displaced and five buildings suffered extensive damage as a result of an early morning fire on Union Street in Athens. The buildings housing Jack Neal Floral, Campus Sundry, Smoke Zone, The Union and Jackie O's Public House were all damaged by the fire which started around… Read More
Officials: Bullying Survey Shows Need For Communication
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Bullying is definitely a problem in the area, according to a survey of area students conducted by the Athens County Sheriff's Office. The survey was posted online from Oct. 28 to Nov. 2 asking elementary, middle school and high schoolers about their thoughts and experiences with bullying. Athens County Interim Sheriff Rodney Smith said… Read More
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