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County court seals warrants for housing authority
The order, by Athens County Common Pleas Court Judge Patrick Lang, sealed a warrant to search the AMHA premises at 10 Hope Drive and another to search the premises of 10 Hope Drive “maintenance.”
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Athens features in Ohio University alum’s new award-winning memoir
Prince Shakur’s new memoir traces his development from family roots in 1960s Jamaica, to familial trauma and loss, explorations of identity, political radicalization and global travels.
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Former city manager to pay Nelsonville restitution
The amount Scott Frank owes the city is exactly equivalent to the total amount the city paid Frank’s child in 2022 for working at the Nelsonville city pool.
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Scott Frank resigns as Nelsonville city manager
Scott Frank, the controversial Nelsonville city manager, resigned from that position on Friday.
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BCI fired new Meigs County sheriff, ex-Nelsonville PD chief in 2019 for unbecoming conduct
Scott Fitch was terminated from the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation in 2019 for unbecoming conduct.
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Ohio University found not liable for officer’s 2005 abuse of a minor
An Ohio Court of Claims judge ruled last week that Ohio University is not liable for repeated sexual abuse Alison Arocho suffered by one of its police officers in 2005.
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Winter storm could cause power outages in Athens County
The National Weather Service has good news and bad news for Athens County, with a white Christmas forecast—along with dangerously cold and icy conditions.
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Hocking College controversy: Caucus reconvenes, replaces board member
Hocking Valley Bank CEO Tammy Bobo was appointed to the Hocking College Board of Trustees by a caucus of school board presidents last night, following a process marred by controversy. It is unclear whether she will accept the appointment.
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Official Athens County election results show reduced voter turnout
A lower percentage of Athens County voters participated in the 2022 election than in the last midterms, according to official election results. The results confirmed the election victory of incumbent Athens County Auditor Jill Thompson.
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Ohio University on trial: Is OU liable for officer’s abuse of Alison Arocho?
Ohio University stood trial in the Ohio Court of Claims related to its former officer’s repeated sexual abuse of a minor from 2005 to 2006.
