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Athens Receives Armory Grant
By: Sara Brumfield | Athens Messenger
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The city of Athens may be one step closer to bringing new life to the former National Guard armory on Carpenter Street as it was recently awarded a grant to… Read More
Council Holds First Hearing On CDBG Program
Athens City Council held its first public hearing on the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) on Monday. The federally funded program makes the city eligible for about $75,000 to… Read More
Boil Order in Effect for Parts of Athens
Portions of the City of Athens are under a boil order until 2 p.m. tomorrow, April 7. Affected areas include Morrison Elementary and Beacon School on West Union Street (State… Read More
Sheriff Smith Added to Lawsuit
By: Steve Robb - Athens Messenger staff reporter
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Athens County Sheriff Rodney Smith has been added as a defendant in a federal lawsuit filed by a former deputy sheriff. The Athens Messenger previously reported that an attorney representing… Read More
Students Construct Path To Information At Stroud’s Run
By: Sarah Hawley | Athens Messenger staff reporter
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Those visiting Strouds Run State Park near Athens will have a new place to find information before venturing out onto one of the park’s numerous trails. Located near the trailheads… Read More
Waterline Work Could Affect West Side of Athens, Athens Mall
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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The City of Athens will be completing two waterline repairs on Monday, according to a release by city administrators. “There is a possibility of intermittent water outages for customers at… Read More
Deputy Remembers K9 Ryder
By: Sarah Hawley | Athens Messenger staff reporter
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Best friend, partner, guardian angel. Those were just some of the words Deputy John Kulchar used on Friday to describe Athens County Sheriff’s Office canine Ryder. Ryder, along with his… Read More
Fundraiser for Deputy Reaches More Than $10,000
By: Susan Tebben
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A fundraising page posted to benefit an Athens County Sheriff’s Deputy who lost his home, belongings and his canine partner, Ryder, has raised more than $10,000 in less than 24… Read More
Arson Ruled Out in Fire That Claimed Life of K9
By: Susan Tebben
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Update 4:07 p.m.: A memorial service has been scheduled for April 15 at 1 p.m. at Christ Community Wesleyan Church in Albany. No graveside services will be held. Though the… Read More
New Mural Depicts Region’s Labor History
By: Sara Brumfield | Athens Messenger
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A Bronx mural artist and students from the Ohio University printmaking department have depicted the region’s labor history in a new mural in downtown Athens. Artist Chris Stain was brought… Read More
Uptown Bars Ready For Moms
By: Sarah Guinn | Athens Messenger
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The matriarchs are in town for Ohio University’s Moms Weekend, and Athens bars and restaurants are ready for them. Beer cheese soups, prime rib burgers and rainbow shots are on… Read More
Canine Officer Dies In Fire
By: Athens Messenger staff reports
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Update 4:26 p.m. – Athens County Sheriff Rodney Smith said a memorial service will be planned for canine officer Ryder, but no details are available. A beloved member of the Athens… Read More
Bats Regular Part of Athens Wildlife
By: Taylor Petras
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The McDavises aren’t the only residents in Athens finding bats in their house. Jocelyn Chiu, an Ohio University senior, was relaxing in her bed one Sunday evening when she saw… Read More
Out With The Old, In With The ‘New’
By: Sara Brumfield | Athens Messenger
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The performance space at ARTS/West was filled with tables heaving with clothing items over the weekend as part of the 7th annual Cat’s Pajamas Clothing Exchange. The event allows community… Read More
Athens Police Department Annual Report Shows Quieter City
By: Sarah Hawley | Athens Messenger staff reporter
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The numbers are in and it looks like the Athens Police Department has achieved one of its main goals for 2014. The 2014 annual report released this week by the… Read More
Non-Profit Education Center Closes, Language Center Changes Hands
By: Steve Robb - Athens Messenger staff reporter
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The Athens-based nonprofit Appalachian Progressive Education Center, which over the years has offered language classes and arts and anti-bullying programs, has ceased operation. However, its Athens Language Center remains… Read More
MedFlight Launches First Responder Mobile App
By: Sarah Hawley | Athens Messenger staff reporter
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A new mobile application launched by medical helicopter company MedFlight will help connect first responders to MedFlight crews and dispatchers in situations where a helicopter may be needed. The MedFlight… Read More
Maryland Man Pleads Guilty to Athens Fraud of $800,000
By: Steve Robb - Athens Messenger staff reporter
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A Maryland man pleaded guilty in federal court Friday to stealing more than $1.1 million though a scheme in which the conspirators pretended to be romantically interested in the victims…. Read More
Quote To Test Landfill Records Presented To Commissioners
By: Steve Robb - Athens Messenger staff reporter
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A consultant quoted a price of $5,145 to do testing to find out if records dug up from a landfill as part of the Patrick Kelly investigation pose a safety… Read More
Alexander Schools Looks Forward To New Athletic Complex
By: Sarah Guinn | Athens Messenger
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The Alexander Local School District, in a joint venture with Holzer Health System, has designed an all-encompassing Alexander Community Wellness Center meant to benefit students and community members. The 22,000… Read More
Officials, Public React to Kelly Sentence
By: Sara Brumfield | Athens Messenger
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With former Athens County Sheriff Patrick Kelly being sentenced to seven years in prison on Friday, many say they are glad the case is over, but note that no one… Read More
Former Sheriff Pat Kelly Sentenced to 7 Years In Prison
By: Susan Tebben
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The former Athens County Sheriff who was found guilty on 18 felony counts including corruption and theft in office charges will now spend seven years in prison on the charges…. Read More
Meeting Set For Appointment Of Sheriff
By: Athens Messenger staff reports
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Athens County Democrats are scheduled to meet this coming Wednesday to appoint a replacement for former sheriff Patrick Kelly, according to County Democratic Chairman Alan Trout. Rodney Smith has been… Read More
Athens and Ohio University Officials Encourage Safe Festing
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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Ohio University and Athens city officials are urging students to make smart decisions during the upcoming Spring Festival season. In a press release Ohio University President Roderick McDavis and Athens… Read More
Snow Causes Level 3 Snow Emergency, County Closures
By: Susan Tebben
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A Level 3 snow emergency in Athens and surrounding counties has led to the closure of various county buildings and roads around the area. At about 6 a.m. on… Read More
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